Carpet and flooring in Cranbourne West
Cranbourne West runs from the railway and Monahans Road west to the Western Port Highway, with Thompsons Road to the north and Ranfurlie golf club to the south, in the City of Casey. It’s about 32 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. The area between Evans and Monahans Roads was built up in the 1990s, and newer estates followed the 2010 Cranbourne West plan.
Most homes here are built on a concrete slab, and a new slab needs checking before a new floor goes down.
New homes on concrete slabs
- Moisture first: moisture is the biggest risk over concrete. A new slab can take a long time to dry, so we check it before any timber or hard floor goes down.
- Floating floors such as hybrid and engineered timber go over a moisture barrier where the slab calls for one.
- Glued timber needs a dry, flat slab, so the timing depends on how the slab has dried.
- Carpet goes down on gripper strips and underlay, and it warms up a slab floor considerably.
- Humps and dips: hard floors need a flatter surface than carpet, so any levelling is quoted at the measure.
Read our guide to the best floor coverings over concrete.
Masters of the craft
CarpetAce was founded in 2010 by Tony Chalhoub, who has been laying carpet for more than 20 years. Every job is measured and quoted by people who install floors, so nothing gets lost between the quote and the job. We’re family-owned, with more than 40 years in flooring and a 5.0 rating from more than 300 Google reviews.
Supply prices for Cranbourne West homes
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Terra Mater Resiplank hybrid, 7mm / 8.5mm / 9.7mm | $45 / $55 / $65 |
| Engineered oak, plank or herringbone | From $89 |
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, mid-range | $43.50 |
| Triexta carpet | About $68.30 |
| Vinyl plank, 5mm | About $45 |
Hybrid and vinyl plank install at $28/m²; engineered timber at $28/m² floating or $35/m² glued; floor preparation is quoted at the measure. Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Frequently asked questions
How soon after handover can floors go in?
It depends on the slab and the floor. Carpet can usually go in straight away; for timber and hard floors, we check the slab’s moisture first.
Is carpet warmer than hybrid on a slab?
Yes. Carpet over 10mm underlay feels noticeably warmer than a hard floor on concrete, especially in winter.
Can you replace the builder’s carpet?
Yes. We take up the old carpet and underlay for about $8/m² and lay the new carpet the same day.
What to expect
- A free measure at your home, with the samples brought to you.
- Advice from people who install floors, not just sell them.
- A written quote emailed within 24 hours of the measure.
- Removal of the old floor and furniture moving, if you need them.
Nearby areas we service
We also lay floors in nearby Cranbourne, Lyndhurst, Skye, Cranbourne North, Sandhurst, Langwarrin and Cranbourne South. See every suburb we service.
Talk to us
Call Tony and the team on 0425 552 816 or send an enquiry to book a free measure in Cranbourne West.