Floor demolition & removal
Floor removal and demolition in Sarasota & Bradenton
Old tile, carpet, laminate or wood floors removed, thinset and glue scraped, debris hauled away, and a clean, level subfloor ready for your new floor.
The messy part, done right
MA Performance Renovations removes old flooring in homes across Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area. We take out ceramic and porcelain tile, carpet and pad, laminate, vinyl and glued or nailed wood floors, scrape the thinset and adhesive, and haul all the debris away.
Good floor removal is what makes a new floor last. We protect the rest of your home, control dust as much as possible, and check the concrete slab or subfloor for cracks and high or low spots, so it is ready for LVP, laminate, hardwood or tile.
Floors we remove
Any old floor, down to a clean slab
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Tile removal
Ceramic, porcelain and stone tile taken up along with the thinset underneath, so the new floor sits flat.
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Carpet removal
Carpet, pad, tack strips and staples removed, leaving a clean floor ready for hard flooring.
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Wood & laminate removal
Glued or nailed hardwood, laminate and vinyl removed without damaging walls, cabinets or door frames.
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Clean, protected work
Rooms closed off, surfaces covered, dust kept down and debris hauled away the same day whenever possible.
How we work
Removal in four clean steps
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Protect
We cover cabinets and furniture, close off the work area and plan where the debris goes out.
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Remove
Baseboards come off first, then the old floor is taken up section by section.
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Scrape & haul
Thinset, glue and staples are scraped and the debris is loaded and hauled away.
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Prep the subfloor
We clean the slab, check it for flatness and cracks, and leave it ready for your new floor.
Questions
Frequently asked questions: Floor Demolition & Removal
How long does it take to remove tile floors?
Most rooms take one day. A typical home with tile throughout takes two to three days, depending on the square footage and how strongly the tile and thinset are bonded to the slab.
Is tile removal dusty?
Breaking tile always creates some dust, but we keep it under control: we close off the area, cover cabinets and furniture, ventilate and clean up thoroughly every day.
Do I have to remove tile before installing LVP or laminate?
Not always. If the tile is flat and well bonded, floating floors can go over it. If it is cracked, hollow, uneven or adds too much height at doors, removing it is the better choice. We check this for free during the estimate.
Do you haul away the debris?
Yes. Disposal of the old flooring and debris is included in our removal quotes, so you do not need to rent a dumpster.
Can you install the new floor after the removal?
Yes, that is what most clients choose. We remove the old floor, prepare the subfloor and install your new LVP, laminate or engineered hardwood plus new baseboards, all in one project.
Service area
Serving Sarasota, Manatee and the Gulf Coast keys
We come to you for a free in-home estimate anywhere from Palmetto and Parrish down to Venice, including the barrier islands.
- Sarasota, FL
- Bradenton, FL
- Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Palmetto, FL
- Parrish, FL
- Ellenton, FL
- Holmes Beach, FL
- Anna Maria Island, FL
- Longboat Key, FL
- Siesta Key, FL
- Osprey, FL
- Nokomis, FL
- Venice, FL
More services
One team for the whole project
Combine services in a single visit and a single written quote.
Ready to get rid of that old floor?
Book a free estimate for removal on its own or together with your new floor.