How Much Does Carpet Fitting Cost in Brighton? (2026 Price Guide)

If you're planning a new carpet, vinyl or LVT floor in Brighton, Hove, Portslade or Shoreham, one of the first questions is always: how much will it actually cost? Prices vary a lot depending on the room, the material and the fitting work involved, so here's a straightforward breakdown to help you budget before you get a quote.

What affects the price

A few things drive the final cost of any flooring job:

• Room size and shape — awkward layouts, bay windows and lots of doorways all add fitting time

• Material choice — carpet, laminate and LVT all sit in different price brackets

• Underlay and floor preparation — an uneven subfloor may need levelling before fitting

• Stairs — these take longer to fit than open floor space and are usually priced separately

Typical carpet costs (supply and fit)

As a general guide across the UK in 2026, carpet supply and fitting together typically runs from around £20 to £76 per square metre, depending on the quality of carpet chosen. Labour alone (fitting plus underlay) is usually in the region of £8–£12 per square metre on top of the carpet itself.

Putting that into room terms:

• A standard bedroom: roughly £550–£650

• A standard lounge: roughly £550–£650

• A single straight staircase: roughly £150–£250

For a full house, most 2-bedroom properties come in somewhere between £700 and £1,400 all-in, while 3-bedroom homes are typically £1,000–£2,000+, depending on carpet quality throughout.

How LVT and laminate compare

If you're weighing up carpet against a hard floor:

• LVT (luxury vinyl tile) typically runs £40–£100 per square metre supply and fit, and tends to last 15–30 years — a good option for kitchens, hallways and busy family areas thanks to its water resistance.

• Laminate typically runs £22–£65 per square metre supply and fit, lasting around 10–25 years, and is often the more budget-friendly hard-floor option.

• Carpet typically lasts 8–15 years and remains the warmest, quietest underfoot option, particularly for bedrooms and living rooms.

Getting an accurate price for your home

General guides are a useful starting point, but the only way to get a real number is a measure-up, since every room and every staircase is different. At Village Flooring Brighton we bring samples straight to your door with a free home visit, so you can see and feel the options in your own space before committing — and if you've already had a quote elsewhere for the same product, our Price Match Guarantee means we'll do our best to match it.

Covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Lancing and Steyning — get in touch for your free, no-obligation quote.

Call 07581 317081 or email villageflooringbrighton@gmail.com.