Basic
$2.22 – $7.12 per sq ft
Olefin level-loop Berber in solid colors with lighter face weight, 3/8 in. 6 lb rebond pad, standard tack strip
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How Much Does Berber Carpet Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply and install Berber (loop-pile) carpet with pad, per square foot of floor.
Berber Carpet in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $2.62 to $8.37 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Berber Carpet in Washington, District of Columbia
$2.62 – $8.37
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for berber carpet.
National average: $2.50 – $8 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.62 – $8.37 per sq ft
Denser olefin level-loop Berber in flecked colors, 3/8 in. 8 lb rebond pad, hot-melt taped seams
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$3.27 – $10 per sq ft
Nylon Berber with higher face weight in a patterned multi-level loop, 3/8 in. 8 lb pad with moisture barrier
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.18 – $3.78 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $2.91 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.32 – $1.01 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.21 – $0.67 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Berber Carpet photo examples
Close-up of loop-pile Berber carpet texture
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Find a pro to do thisBerber loop-pile carpet sample swatches in earth tones
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Design styles
See how berber carpet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.12-$3.60 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.88-$2.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.30-$0.96 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.20-$0.64 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Berber Carpet, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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