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Removal of Existing Flooring

We lift and dispose of old carpet, tiles, laminate, vinyl and wood, and remove the leftover adhesive, so your new floor starts on a clean, sound base.

Carpet or laminate
Up to 150 m² a day
Ceramic tiles
25 to 50 m² a day
Glue residue
Ground off
Disposal
Included

How it works

3 simple steps from first visit to handover.

  1. 1

    Assess

    We check what is down, how it is fixed and what lies underneath.

    1 hour
  2. 2

    Remove

    Doorways are sealed off, then the old floor, gripper strips, nails and tile bed are removed.

    1 to 3 days
  3. 3

    Clean up

    Leftover adhesive is removed and all waste is taken away.

    Same day

How long it takes

Typical time on site for our team. Your quote confirms exact dates.

Project sizeTime on site
Carpet or laminate, one roomUnder a day
Tiles, 20 to 40 m²1 day
Tiles, 40 to 100 m²2 to 3 days

Allow extra time where screeding, moisture barriers or old floor removal are needed.

Before we start

A few things that keep the job on time and the result right.

  • Rooms cleared
  • Parking or access for the waste vehicle

Questions

Can't see yours? Ask us.

Is removing tiles noisy?

Yes, it is the noisiest part of any job. We seal off doorways and let neighbours know in complexes.

Will the floor need a screed after tiles come up?

Often yes, because the old tile bed leaves an uneven surface. We will tell you at the site visit.

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Ready when you are

Free on-site measure and a written quote, usually within 1 business day.

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*12-month workmanship guarantee from the date of completion. Where the subfloor was prepared by others, faults caused by that subfloor are excluded. See our guarantee. Timelines are typical and confirmed in your quote.