Floor Demolition & Prep
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Old Floor Removal and Subfloor Prep, Done Right the First Time
Tear-out, haul-away, and subfloor leveling - the prep work that makes every new floor in The Treasure Valley look (and stay) perfectly flat.
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Floor demolition and subfloor prep in The Treasure Valley
A new floor is only as good as the subfloor under it. Urban Edge Construction handles every step before installation: old floor demolition, haul-away, dust control, moisture testing, and subfloor leveling - so your new floor lays flat, locks tight, and doesn't squeak two years later.
We work on every flooring type: glue-down tile, nailed-down hardwood, floating laminate, LVP, and bonded carpet. We arrive with the right gear (chipping hammers, ride-on scrapers, HEPA vacuums, self-leveler) and we leave the job photo-ready for the next crew.
What's included in our demo and prep service
We work to a fixed scope so there's no negotiating mid-project. Every demo and prep job includes the same baseline checklist.
- Full removal of existing flooring (tile, hardwood, vinyl, carpet, laminate)
- Plastic sheeting and HEPA vacuum dust control
- Old material haul-away and disposal
- Subfloor inspection for rot, mold, and structural issues
- Moisture testing with calibrated meters
- Self-leveling compound to flatten high and low spots
- Final sweep so the new-floor crew can start immediately
Why dust control matters more than people think
Old thinset, tile, and hardwood adhesives can contain silica, glue residue, and sometimes asbestos in homes built before 1990. We seal off work areas with plastic, run HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, and wear PPE - which is normal in commercial demo but rare in residential. The result is a job you can live next to without scrubbing dust out of your kitchen for weeks.
Subfloor leveling - the step most installers skip
A subfloor that's out of level by more than 1/8" over 6 feet will cause LVP and laminate joints to fail within months. Tile installed over an uneven slab will crack. We level every job to manufacturer-required tolerances using self-leveling underlayment, and we patch any soft spots before declaring the floor ready. It's the difference between a floor that lasts and one that gets pulled up again in three years.
Demolition and prep pricing in The Treasure Valley
Pricing per square foot, materials and labor included. Most jobs are quoted as a flat price after an in-home walk-through.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet / laminate / floating floor removal | $1.25 - $2.00 / sq ft | Includes haul-away |
| Glue-down vinyl removal | $2.00 - $3.50 / sq ft | More labor-intensive |
| Tile + thinset removal (over wood subfloor) | $3.00 - $5.00 / sq ft | Heavy chipping required |
| Tile + thinset removal (over concrete slab) | $3.50 - $6.50 / sq ft | Ride-on scraper used |
| Self-leveling underlayment | $2.50 - $4.50 / sq ft | Only where needed |
Asbestos-containing flooring (pre-1990 homes) requires testing and licensed abatement, which we coordinate but don't perform in-house.
Floor Demolition & Prep - frequently asked questions
Yes - haul-away and disposal is included in the demo price. You won't see a single piece of old tile or carpet at the curb.
We use HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, plastic sheeting, and ground-source vacuums on chipping tools. Compared to a typical contractor demo, you'll see roughly 90% less dust in adjacent rooms.
We check during the estimate. If your subfloor is within manufacturer tolerance (typically 1/8" over 6 feet), no leveling needed. If it's not, we quote the leveling separately so you can see the exact extra cost.
Vinyl tiles and mastic from before 1990 sometimes contain asbestos. We pause the job, send a sample for testing, and bring in a licensed abatement contractor if the test comes back positive. We then resume prep work once the area is cleared.
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Own crew, every job We don't hand your project off to subcontractors or day labor. Eddy and our own installation crew are on-site from measure to final walkthrough.
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Urban Edge Construction is a locally owned, family-run crew led by Eddy Tkachuk, backed by 10+ years of hands-on flooring experience. It's our own installers on every job, never subcontractors, so the people who measure your home are the ones who install your floors.
No - Urban Edge Construction uses our own in-house crew on every project. That means consistent quality and one team accountable for your job from start to finish.
We install tile, engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, and laminate flooring, and we handle full bathroom remodels for both residential and commercial spaces across the Treasure Valley.
Yes - every project starts with a free, no-pressure in-home estimate. We measure your space, talk through your options, and give you a written quote before any work begins.
If you notice any issue with your flooring or remodel, document it and contact us right away. We'll assess the situation and make it right.
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