Free UK Tool 🇬🇧 GBP · m²
Calculate carpet costs in GBP for any UK room. Enter dimensions in metres or feet. UK labour rates, underlay, gripper rods, door threshold bars, and 20% VAT all included.
| Carpet Type | Carpet/m² | +Underlay | +Fitting | Total/m² inc. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene (budget) | £5–£10 | £4–£6 | £3–£5 | £14–£25 |
| Nylon / Twist pile | £10–£20 | £4–£7 | £3–£6 | £20–£40 |
| 80/20 Wool blend | £18–£35 | £5–£8 | £4–£7 | £32–£60 |
| Pure Wool / Axminster | £30–£80+ | £6–£10 | £5–£9 | £49–£119+ |
Regional Calculators
Common Questions
UK carpet retail prices: Budget polypropylene: £5–£12/m², Mid-range nylon/twist pile: £10–£25/m², 80/20 wool blend: £18–£40/m², Pure wool Axminster: £30–£100+/m². These are carpet-only prices. Add £4–£8/m² for underlay and £3–£6/m² for professional fitting.
A typical UK 3-bedroom house has ~55 m² of carpeted area (3 bedrooms + landing + stairs): Budget: £1,100–£2,200, Mid-range: £2,200–£4,400, Premium wool: £4,400–£11,000+. All prices include carpet, underlay, fitting, and 20% VAT. Ask for whole-house quotes for best prices.
Twist pile (most popular in UK homes): individual fibres twisted and cut — durable, hides footprints, suitable for most rooms. Loop pile (Berber): fibres looped — very durable, good for hallways/stairs, can snag. Cut and loop: combination — textured patterns, hides marks well. For UK family homes, twist pile nylon or wool blend is the most popular choice.
Retail carpet prices displayed in UK showrooms are usually inclusive of 20% VAT. However, fitting quotes from contractors may be quoted ex-VAT, especially from smaller sole-trader fitters who may not be VAT-registered. Always clarify whether the quote is inclusive or exclusive of VAT before accepting.