Carpet Fitting by Vetted & Insured Local Fitters
Post your carpet fitting or flooring job free and get matched with one vetted, insured local fitter for a free, no-obligation itemised quote. Most jobs are quoted within a few hours — from Dublin to Galway.
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What does a carpet fitter do?
Supply-and-fit carpets, underlay, gripper, and stairs — old carpet removal included. Vetted, insured local fitters across Ireland.
Carpet fitters supply and install carpet, vinyl, LVT (luxury vinyl tile), and laminate flooring. A carpet fitting job covers measuring, lifting the old flooring, prepping the subfloor (filling, levelling, screed where needed), fitting underlay and gripper, cutting and seaming the new flooring, finishing edges with thresholds and skirting reveal, and fitting door bars between rooms. Stairs are a specialism of their own — whipped edges, bound runners, and tight tuck-ins around nosings separate a good fitter from an average one. A skilled fitter on a typical 3-bed install delivers tight seams, no visible joints, and no rippling — the kind of finish that looks the same in 5 years as on day one.
For Irish homeowners replacing flooring, the choice is usually between carpet (lounges, bedrooms, stairs), LVT or laminate (kitchens, halls, and some bathrooms), and engineered timber for premium living areas. Modern LVT competes well with timber on look at lower cost and is more forgiving of subfloor imperfections. Carpet remains best for noise, warmth, and softness underfoot in bedrooms and living rooms. Whatever you choose, the quality of the carpet fitting matters as much as the flooring itself — accurate measuring, proper subfloor prep, and the right underlay decide how the floor looks and wears years down the line.
Common carpet fitter services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish carpet fitters on Jobiit typically handle.
- Carpet supply and fit
- Stair carpet fitting (whip and bind)
- Vinyl flooring install
- LVT (luxury vinyl tile) install
- Laminate flooring install
- Engineered timber flooring
- Underfloor heating compatibility
- Subfloor preparation and levelling
- Door bar and threshold fitting
- Old flooring removal and disposal
How much does a carpet fitter cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Flooring pricing varies by material, room size, and how much prep the subfloor needs. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges, supplied and fitted, including underlay and standard prep — so treat them as a guide rather than a quote, since access, waste from awkward room shapes, and stairs all move the final price.
Mid-range carpet supplied and fitted runs €25–€45 per square metre including underlay. Premium wool or polyamide carpets are €45–€80 per m². LVT (click-lock) is €30–€55 per m² fitted. Laminate is €22–€40 per m² fitted. Engineered timber is €55–€95 per m² fitted. A typical 3-bed semi recarpeted throughout (lounge, dining, bedrooms, stairs, landing) totals €2,200–€4,500 fitted. Subfloor levelling adds €15–€35 per m² where needed. Before any work starts, insist on a free, itemised quote that separates materials, underlay, fitting, and removal of old flooring — it keeps the price easy to check and avoids surprises on the day.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, and urgency. On Jobiit your matched trader sends one fully itemised quote (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
Why hire your carpet fitter through Jobiit
We built Jobiit to fix what's broken about finding tradespeople in Ireland.
Verified & insured traders
Every trader on Jobiit passes a government-ID check and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take a single job.
Secure payments
Pay through the app or using tap-to-pay, securely with Stripe.
No lead fees, ever
Free for homeowners. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs only — never per lead.
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How we vet every trader
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ID verification
Every trader passes a government-issued ID check before they can quote on jobs.
- 2
Insurance & qualifications
Public liability insurance, trade-specific qualifications, and registrations are validated and kept current.
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Real reviews, no fakes
Reviews can only be left after a paid, completed job. No anonymous ratings.
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Dispute resolution
In-app dispute process with mediation by our support team if you and your trader can't agree.
Carpet Fitters in Dublin, Cork, Galway & across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, vetted local carpet fitters take jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Carpet Fitter FAQs
Do I need to lift the old flooring myself?
No, the fitter handles it as part of the install — including disposal. Some fitters charge separately for tip-runs (€50–€120 per van load). If you want to save, you can lift the old carpet yourself but leave the underlay and gripper rod for the fitter to assess. Old vinyl on concrete sometimes needs scraping and prep that takes specialist tools, so usually best left to the fitter.
Underlay — does it really matter?
Yes. Cheap thin underlay flattens within 2 years, leaving a carpet that feels lifeless. Mid-range PU foam underlay (Cloud 9, Tredaire) keeps its body for the carpet's lifetime, adds noise reduction, and acts as insulation worth half a BER point. Spending €4–€6 per m² on underlay is the single best value-add in a flooring job — the difference is felt every day.
Should I choose carpet or LVT for stairs?
Carpet on stairs is warmer, quieter, and forgiving of slips. LVT or laminate on stairs is sleeker but louder and potentially slippery in socks. Most Irish homeowners go carpet on stairs even with hard flooring elsewhere. Stair carpet costs €40–€90 per stair fitted including underlay and gripper, depending on style (whipped, bound, or runners with side reveals).
Is laminate over underfloor heating OK?
Yes if both products are rated for it — most modern laminate and engineered woods are. Check the manufacturer spec for max floor temperature compatibility (usually 27°C surface). LVT specifically designed for UFH is the safest choice — it conducts heat well and won't expand significantly with temperature changes. Avoid solid timber over UFH; movement can cause cupping and joints opening.
How long does the install take?
A full 3-bed semi carpet install (4 rooms, hall, stairs, landing) typically takes 1–2 days. LVT or laminate is 1–3 days depending on prep. Furniture-out is fastest but most fitters can move furniture room-by-room if you work with them — add half a day. Allow 24 hours before walking on freshly fitted LVT to let the click-lock settle.
Will my number be passed around to multiple flooring companies?
No. When you post a carpet fitting job on Jobiit, it goes to one vetted local fitter — the closest, best-rated match — not a call list. Jobiit doesn't run a bidding marketplace where dozens of businesses compete for your details, and messaging happens in-app. Your matched fitter sends a free, no-obligation itemised quote, and most homeowners receive one within a few hours. Posting is completely free for homeowners.
Your questions, answered
New to Jobiit? Here's how hiring through the platform works.
Is it free to post a job and get a quote?
Yes — Jobiit is 100% free for homeowners. Posting a job costs nothing, and there are no booking fees, service charges, or subscriptions. You only ever pay the price on your trader's itemised quote. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs — never you.
Are the traders vetted, insured, and qualified?
Every trader passes a government-ID check (via Stripe Identity) and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take jobs on Jobiit. Trade-specific registrations — like RGI for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical — are validated, and we monitor insurance expiry automatically.
How fast will I hear back?
Most homeowners receive their free, itemised quote within a few hours of posting. Your job is matched to one available local trader — so you get a real quote quickly, not a queue of callbacks to sit through.
Will my phone number get passed around?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-selling site — we don't hand your details to a list of businesses that then compete to call you. Your job is matched to one vetted trader, and messaging happens in the app, so you stay in control of the conversation.
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