Berber Loop-Pile Carpet — Cost & Specs
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
Dense looped fibers, textured appearance. Extremely durable — good for high-traffic areas and basements. Warning: loops can snag on pet claws, so avoid if you have cats or dogs that dig at carpet.
What it costs at real project sizes
| Project | Installed range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| 144 sq ft | $588–$1,242 | $860 |
| 300 sq ft | $1,225–$2,587 | $1,791 |
| 500 sq ft | $2,042–$4,312 | $2,984 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $4,084–$8,624 | $5,969 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $6,126–$12,936 | $8,954 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $8,168–$17,248 | $11,938 |
Strengths
- Heavy traffic
- Basement-safe
- Snags with pets
- Commercial-grade
Where it fits in the Carpet lineup
Floormath tracks 7 carpet tiers from $0.89 to $18.99/sf material. Berber Loop-Pile Carpet sits in the middle of the range — compare it against the full lineup in the calculator to see the exact dollar gap for your square footage.
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How much does Berber Loop-Pile Carpet cost installed?
Installed, expect about $4.08–$8.62 per square foot including 10% material waste and professional labor — roughly $4,084–$8,624 for 1,000 sq ft.
What do the specs mean?
Nylon or olefin · Loop pile · Flecked pattern. Dense looped fibers, textured appearance. Extremely durable — good for high-traffic areas and basements. Warning: loops can snag on pet claws, so avoid if you have cats or dogs that dig at carpet.