This carpet replacement cost calculator prices the full cost to replace carpet — old carpet removal, haul-away disposal, new pad, new carpet and labor.
Enter your room size below to estimate carpet, padding and professional installation cost. The worked example beneath the form is produced by the same calculation the tool runs.
Inputs: 300 sq ft (20 × 15 ft) with old carpet removal and haul-away. Removal billed at $1.50 per sq ft of ordered carpet.
Total estimated cost: $1,888 – $2,762 (typical mid-point $2,325). Labor and disposal use the Midwest rate; enter a ZIP code in the tool to switch regions. You can download this breakdown as a PDF from the live tool.
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Raw floor area | 300 sq ft (33.3 sq yd) |
| 2. Add 10% waste factor | 330 sq ft ordered |
| 3. Carpet material | $990 – $1,650 |
| 4. Padding | $215 – $281 |
| 5. Installation labor | $238 – $386 |
| 7. Old carpet removal & haul-away | $446 |
Replacing carpet costs $3.50-$11.00/sq ft installed in 2026, including old carpet removal ($0.25-$0.50/sq ft), disposal ($50-$150 haul-away), new pad, new carpet, and labor.
Most residential carpet lasts 7-12 years. High-traffic areas need replacement every 5-7 years; bedrooms can last 12-15 years with regular care.
Yes — most retailers charge $0.25-$0.50/sq ft to remove old carpet and $50-$150 flat for disposal. A 1,500 sq ft home adds $425-$900 in removal costs.
Only if it's under 5 years old, undamaged, and the same density as new carpet requires. Most pros recommend replacing pad together with carpet — it's only $0.30-$0.80/sq ft.
Replacing carpet in a 12x12 bedroom costs $540-$1,374 in 2026 — that's the standard $500-$1,300 install plus $40-$74 in removal and disposal.