Book Your Carpet & Flooring Now for Christmas and January | Stock Runs Out Early
Published 14 October 2026 by Bargain Carpets in Carpet Buying Tips. Approx 722 words.
Manufacturers close early over Christmas and stock gets tight. Book your carpet or flooring in October or November to lock in your range, colour and install date.
Why Stock Gets Hard to Find Before Christmas
Flooring supply runs on a manufacturing and distribution chain. Mills and manufacturers produce, warehouses hold stock, and installers like us draw from it. When manufacturers close for the Christmas break, that chain pauses.
Here is what that means in practice:
- Orders placed late miss the final production runs before the shutdown
- Warehouse stock is finite. Once a colour or range is sold through, it may not be replenished until manufacturers reopen
- Demand spikes at the same time. Homeowners, landlords and sellers all want floors done before Christmas, so popular products go quickly
- Restocking after the break takes time. Even once manufacturers reopen, orders queue and freight takes time to catch up
None of this is unusual. It happens every year, and it is the reason we encourage customers to decide early.
Who Should Book Now
Hosting Christmas at Home
New floors before guests arrive is a great motivator. If you want fresh carpet in the living room or bedrooms before the family gets together, the booking window is now, not December.
Home Sellers and Pre-Sale Presentation
Many people list in the new year. Updating tired carpet before photos and open homes lifts presentation. Booking early means your floors are done and the house is ready when you are.
New Home Owners Settling In
If you are taking possession over summer, flooring is the job you want done before furniture goes in. Booking ahead means your floors are ready for move-in, not delayed by stock.
Landlords and Property Managers
Rental properties often turn over around the new year. Having flooring organised early means the property is ready to lease without a gap between tenants. For more on rental flooring, see our Spring Rental Ready blog.
Anyone Planning a January Install
If you are away over Christmas and want work done when you return, booking now secures your product and a date. You do not need to be home to confirm it.
The Booking Timeline
| Step | What Happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Free measure and quote | We visit with samples and measure your rooms | October or early November |
| 2. Product selection | Choose your range, colour and underlay | At or shortly after the visit |
| 3. Stock allocation | Your product is secured so it is not sold out from under you | Once you confirm |
| 4. Install date locked in | Pick a date before Christmas or in January | Confirmed at booking |
| 5. Installation | Old carpet removed, new carpet laid | Your chosen date |
The earlier you start, the more choice you have at every step.
What Happens If You Leave It Late
| If You Book Early (October-November) | If You Book Late (December) |
|---|---|
| Full choice of ranges and colours | Limited to what is still in stock |
| Wide choice of install dates | Few or no pre-Christmas dates left |
| Product secured for your job | Risk your first-choice colour has sold out |
| Calm, unhurried decision | Rushed choice under deadline pressure |
| Ready for Christmas or January | Pushed into late January or beyond |
If you leave it late, the most common outcome is not that flooring is impossible. It is that your first-choice product is gone and your date moves later than you wanted.
How to Get Ready
- Decide which rooms you want done. A list of priorities helps, even a rough one
- Think about when you want it finished. Before Christmas, or after the holidays
- Book a free measure and quote. We bring the samples to you
- Choose your product. We will help match pile, colour and underlay to how each room is used
- Clear the rooms before install day. Smaller items moved out make for a faster job
Pricing
Carpet starts from $45/m² fully installed on Dunlop underlay. Small single-room jobs are subject to a minimum charge. Premium and wool ranges cost more, and the exact price depends on your product and rooms. A free in-home quote gives you a firm number before you commit.
Related Reading
- Spring Property Renovations: Why Carpet Should Be Reno #1
- Carpeting Your Whole Home: Room-by-Room Guide (article currently unavailable)
- Carpet Installation Cost Melbourne 2026
- Carpet Installation Cost Adelaide 2026
Lock In Your Christmas or January Install
Stock and dates are easiest to secure now. Book your free measure and quote today.
Book your free measure and quote
Melbourne: 0414 015 621
Adelaide: 08 7095 2585
Email: sales@bargaincarpets.com.au
Web: bargaincarpets.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last date to book carpet before Christmas?
It depends on stock and our install schedule, and it gets tighter every week from October. The safest approach is to book in October or early November. Contact us and we will tell you where we are up to.
Why do manufacturers close before Christmas?
Many manufacturers shut down for the holiday break, which pauses production and distribution. Stock already in the warehouse can still be supplied, but anything that needs to be made or shipped may wait until they reopen.
Can I choose my carpet now and have it installed in January?
Yes. You can select your product now, we secure it, and your installation is booked for a date that suits you after the holidays.
What if the carpet I want sells out?
If your first choice is unavailable, we will show you close alternatives in a similar style, colour and quality. Booking early reduces the chance of this.
Does booking early cost more?
No. Booking early does not change the price. It just means better choice and better dates.
Do I need to be home for the measure and quote?
Someone should be there to show us the rooms and talk through options. After that, install access can be arranged to suit you.
Can you install flooring other than carpet before Christmas?
Yes. We also supply hybrid and laminate flooring, and the same early-booking advice applies. Ask us on your free measure and quote.
How long does installation take?
Most rooms are completed in a single day. A full-home job may take one to two days.
Do you service both Melbourne and Adelaide?
Yes. Call the number for your city below.