How much does it cost to get carpeting put down professionally?

Question

I'm cheap so I bought two carpets from Walmart @ $40 ea, only to find out that I needed 2 more, so I'm wondering if I wasted my money or is professional carpeting a couple hundred dollars. The space I wanted to carpet is about 12 by 15.

Answer 1

If you measurements are really exact at 12x15 then this is 20 yards of carpet.

I do not know where you live - but in Florida you can have this size room installed with carpet and padding for about $350-400.

You can also just buy carpet only from your local carpet dealer, maybe around $200, then use your exsisting padding and install it yourself (renting a Knee Kicker).

Your original purchase of carpet from Wal-Mart - bring it back for a refund.

Good Luck.