Is $2,500 to carpet installation (initial estimate) a fair price?
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The homeowner is questioning the carpet area measurements provided by Lowe's contractors. Their own MeasureSquare calculation suggests 194-195 sq. ft. is sufficient including waste, while the contractor's first estimate was 250 sq. ft. and the second remeasure came back at 275 sq. ft. The project involves a small hallway, a closet, and 15 stairs.
Quote Details
Installation of carpet for a small area and stairs. - Hall 1: 86 sq. ft. actual size (93.0 sq. ft. recommended material) - Stair 1st to 2nd: 80 sq. ft. actual size (156.0 sq. ft. recommended material) - Hall 1 Clos 1: 8 sq. ft. actual size - Total recommended material: 252 sq. ft. - Includes 3.0 sq. ft. cut tolerance
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Category
Flooring
Price
$2,500
Quote Date
April 10, 2026
Flooring material
Carpet
Square footage
252
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