Flooring
Carpet and Subfloor: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every carpet and subfloor job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Carpet InstallationTypical $2,800 · Flooring contractor · DIY 3/5 | $1,200 – $6,500 |
|---|---|
| Carpet ReplacementTypical $2,800 · Flooring contractor · DIY 3/5 | $1,200 – $6,500 |
| Carpet CleaningTypical $280 · Flooring contractor · DIY 3/5 | $120 – $650 |
| Subfloor ReplacementTypical $2,400 · Carpenter · DIY 2/5 | $900 – $6,000 |
| Subfloor RepairTypical $528 · Carpenter · DIY 2/5 | $198 – $1,320 |
| Floor Leveling InstallationTypical $1,600 · Flooring contractor · DIY 2/5 | $600 – $4,200 |
Carpet
Carpet InstallationTypical $2,800 · Tier 2Carpet ReplacementTypical $2,800 · Tier 2Carpet CleaningTypical $280 · Tier 3
Variants: Nylon · Polyester · Berber · Plush