Carpet and flooring in Flemington
Flemington sits about 4 km north-west of the CBD, between North Melbourne and Ascot Vale, with the Moonee Ponds Creek on its eastern edge and the racecourse beside the Maribyrnong River, where racing began in 1840. It’s about 29 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. Its housing began with small Flemington cottages, and its local shops are along Racecourse Road at Newmarket.
When you compare carpets, the weight is one of the most useful numbers on the label.
Carpet weight, explained
- What it is: the amount of yarn in the carpet, usually given in ounces. More yarn generally means a denser, harder-wearing carpet.
- Why installation costs differ: heavier carpet takes more work to stretch and fit. Installation is $11/m² for carpet up to 40oz, $12.30/m² over 40oz and $13.60/m² over 65oz.
- Weight isn’t everything: the fibre, the density and how tightly the yarn is twisted matter too. A dense, lower carpet can outlast a heavy, loose one.
- Not sure of the weight? The price guide shows the full $11–$13.60 range, and the quote is exact once you’ve chosen.
Our guide to choosing carpet covers fibres and pile types.
About CarpetAce
- Family-owned, with more than 40 years in flooring.
- Founded in 2010 by Tony Chalhoub, a carpet installer for more than 20 years.
- Every job measured and quoted by people who know how to install it.
- Rated 5.0 from more than 300 Google reviews, with floors in thousands of Melbourne homes.
What the flooring costs
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Carpet, entry level | From $20.50 |
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, mid-range | $43.50 |
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, high-end | $68.30 |
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Premium wool carpet | About $110 |
Carpet installation is $11–$13.60/m², depending on weight, plus 10mm underlay at $6–$10/m². Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Flemington flooring questions
Is a heavier carpet always better?
Not always. A heavier carpet has more yarn, but density and fibre matter as much. We’ll compare ranges with you at the measure.
What weight suits a hallway?
A dense carpet in a resilient fibre, such as solution-dyed nylon or wool. Density matters more than height in busy walkways.
Do you lay floors in Flemington’s cottages?
Yes: carpet, engineered timber and hybrid, over original boards or a newer subfloor.
From first call to finished floor
Book a time that suits you, Monday to Saturday between 7am and 7pm. We bring the mobile showroom to your home, help you narrow down the samples and measure up. You’ll have a written quote by email within 24 hours, and once you’re happy with it, our installation team takes it from there.
Nearby areas we service
Other suburbs near Flemington that we cover: Kensington, Travancore, Ascot Vale, North Melbourne, Moonee Ponds and Parkville. 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 Flemington.