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What does carpet cleaning cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical a houseful of rooms

$300

Most jobs land between $150 and $800.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Carpet Cleaning

Carpet cleaning

count hallways and stairs as a room

Estimated installed price

$280

Most jobs like this land between $200 and $380, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$50–$95 per room

Steam or hot water extraction, 4 room$50–$95 per room$200–$380
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Pre-spray, the clean, spot treatment and moving light furniture.

Not included: Moving heavy furniture, repairs to the carpet, and flood restoration.

People use Connect for carpet cleaning jobs big and small.

What drives the price

Number of rooms, how soiled the carpet is, steam versus dry, and extras like stain protection, pet treatment or the lounge suite.

Example jobs

Three bedrooms and a hallway$200–$340
Whole house, heavily soiled$450–$800
End-of-tenancy with pet treatment$350–$650

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does carpet cleaning cost in NZ?

A typical a houseful of rooms is around $300 incl. GST, with most jobs between $150 and $800. Number of rooms, how soiled the carpet is, steam versus dry, and extras like stain protection, pet treatment or the lounge suite.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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