Square footage is only the start
A large empty room with loose padding may be easier than a small upstairs room with glued carpet and heavy furniture. The estimate should account for the work at your actual property.
- Stretched carpet or glued carpet
- Carpet, padding, and extra layers
- Stairs and landings
- Furniture and occupied rooms
- Tack strips and staples
- Parking, loading, and disposal volume
Good photos help
Wide room photos show the amount of work. Close photos at a doorway, stair, or loose edge can show how the carpet is attached. Some jobs still need an in-person look.
Compare the same work
One price may include padding, tack strips, cleanup, and haul-away while another covers only the carpet. Ask what comes out, what stays, and what leaves the property before choosing.