Carpet Installation Cost in Charlottesville, VA

What is the cost to Install Carpeting in Charlottesville, VA?

Knowing the carpet installation in Charlottesville costs is important to being able to effectively plan and budget your project. While there are general nationwide numbers available, they usually do not include local factors that may impact the final price, which may include: local hourly labor wages, materials costs, as well as productivity rates. There may be certain Charlottesville permits required by local state and city laws, which can raise the total cost as well.

Our numbers show that on average in 2014 total carpet installation Charlottesville costs have been $740.90 to $918.13.

To breakdown that number by square foot the averages are $3.70 to $4.59 per square foot. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Charlottesville which are typical of carpet installation projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to install carpeting in Charlottesville, VA, as well as any applicable delivery charges.
3. Any applicable project preparation (necessary components, machinery and surface preparation) and cleanup fees.

Please note that our figures do not include:

1. Charlottesville permits required for carpet installation projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Charlottesville city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Charlottesville, 22901 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in Albemarle county, Virginia.
4. Charlottesville general contractor fees, if used for the project. Such fees usually add another 15% to the total. Using a general contractor is generally not required for Charlottesville carpet installation projects.

Carpet Installation Charlottesville Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $198.54 to $212.74 - typical hourly labor costs seen for carpet installation Charlottesville projects in 2014.
2. $51.06 to $55.29 - typical costs associated with Charlottesville carpet installation projects in 2014. This figure may include surface sealants, fasteners, manufacturer recommended underlayment and adhesives, as required.
3. $32.78 to $46.58 - hot melt seaming tool, 20' stretcher and carpet edge trimmer costs, as well as any other necessary equipment and machinery.
4. $458.53 to $603.52 - Charlottesville retail costs typically seen for 200 square feet of carpet installation.

Use these figures as rough guidelines, in order to do preliminary budgeting. We always recommend contacting several local Charlottesville contractors that specialize in carpet installation projects. Getting estimates from several pros will help you get a better idea of local costs to install carpeting in Charlottesville. Please use our “Get Estimate” button to get real free quotes from local companies.