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.