Cost to Carpet a Whole House in 2026: 1,000–3,000 Sq Ft Pricing
A typical 3-bedroom house costs $3,780–$9,720 to carpet in standard nylon, including padding and professional labour. Here’s the full breakdown from 600 sqft apartments to 3,000 sqft homes.
Whole House Carpet Cost, Quick Reference
600 sqft apt, standard$2,100–$4,050
1,200 sqft (3BR), standard$3,780–$7,290
2,000 sqft, standard$5,880–$11,340
Professional removal (1,200 sqft)$840–$1,920
Multi-room discount5–15%
Crew size / installation time2 people, 1–2 days
Whole House Carpet Cost by Home Size
Costs below cover carpeted area only (bedrooms, hallways, stairs). Kitchens, bathrooms, and hard-floored living areas are excluded. Estimates include material, standard padding, and professional labour.
Home size
Carpeted area
Budget (polyester)
Standard (nylon)
Premium (wool)
600 sqft apt
~500 sqft
$1,400–$2,400
$2,100–$4,050
$3,250–$8,000
1,000 sqft
~700 sqft
$1,960–$3,360
$2,940–$5,670
$4,550–$11,200
1,200 sqft (3BR)
~900 sqft
$2,520–$4,320
$3,780–$7,290
$5,850–$14,400
1,500 sqft
~1,100 sqft
$3,080–$5,280
$4,620–$8,910
$7,150–$17,600
2,000 sqft
~1,400 sqft
$3,920–$6,720
$5,880–$11,340
$9,100–$22,400
2,500 sqft
~1,700 sqft
$4,760–$8,160
$7,140–$13,770
$11,050–$27,200
3,000 sqft
~2,000 sqft
$5,600–$9,600
$8,400–$16,200
$13,000–$32,000
Room-by-Room Breakdown: 3-Bedroom House Example
This breakdown uses standard nylon grade at national average rates (excluding removal).
Room
Size
Standard nylon cost
Master bedroom
14×16 (224 sqft)
$625–$2,580
Bedroom 2
12×12 (144 sqft)
$400–$1,650
Bedroom 3
10×12 (120 sqft)
$335–$1,380
Hallway
3×15 (45 sqft)
$135–$435
Stairs
14 steps
$196–$560
TOTAL
TOTAL (excl. removal)
$1,691–$6,605
Multi-room discount: Carpeting 3+ rooms in one visit typically saves 5–15% on materials and sometimes labour. Always ask: “What discount do you offer for doing the whole house in one visit?”
New Carpet vs Replacing Existing: Full Cost Comparison
Home size
New install (std)
+ Pro removal
+ DIY removal
Disposal (DIY)
900 sqft
$3,780–$7,290
$630–$1,440
+$0
$100–$200
1,200 sqft
$5,040–$9,720
$840–$1,920
+$0
$150–$300
1,400 sqft
$5,880–$11,340
$980–$2,240
+$0
$175–$350
DIY removal for a whole house is worth considering seriously. Removing carpet from 1,200 sqft of bedrooms and hallways takes a team of 2 people roughly 4–6 hours, and saves $840–$1,920 in professional removal costs. Rent a roll-off dumpster ($200–$400) or check municipal bulk-pickup schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical 3-bedroom house has roughly 900–1,200 sq ft of carpeted area (bedrooms, hallways, stairs). At standard nylon grade (including padding and labour), expect $3,780–$9,720 for 900–1,200 sqft. Budget polyester: $2,520–$5,760. Premium wool: $5,850–$19,200. Add $630–$1,920 for professional removal of existing carpet, or DIY it and save most of that.