Flooring Removal

Complete Flooring Removal Services

Removing old flooring can involve much more than pulling up the visible surface. Flooring may be glued, stapled, nailed or installed over several additional layers.

Trash B Gone can assess removal of:

• Carpet
• Carpet underlay
• Tack strips
• Staples
• Laminate flooring
• Luxury vinyl plank
• Sheet vinyl
• Vinyl tile
• Engineered hardwood
• Solid hardwood
• Ceramic tile
• Porcelain tile
• Natural stone tile
• Cork flooring
• Baseboards
• Transition strips
• Approved underlayment
• Flooring renovation debris

The final scope depends on the flooring material, installation method, number of layers, adhesive, subfloor and hazardous-material requirements.

Carpet Removal

Old carpet can hold dust, odours, stains and allergens. It is also bulky and difficult to transport once removed.

Our carpet removal service may include:

• Cutting carpet into manageable sections
• Pulling up the carpet
• Rolling and securing removed material
• Removing carpet underlay
• Removing accessible tack strips
• Removing accessible staples
• Carrying material from the property
• Loading and hauling
• Appropriate disposal

Carpet removal is available for:

• Houses
• Apartments
• Basement suites
• Offices
• Churches
• Retail spaces
• Rental properties
• Commercial buildings
• Strata properties
• Renovation projects

Tell us whether the rooms will be empty or furnished when requesting your quote.

Carpet Underlay and Tack-Strip Removal

Removing the carpet does not always leave the floor ready for installation. Underlay may be stapled, glued or damaged, while tack strips are often secured around the perimeter.

Depending on the approved scope, we can remove:

• Foam underlay
• Rubber underlay
• Felt underlay
• Carpet padding
• Tack strips
• Accessible staples
• Transition strips
• Loose adhesive residue

Standard flooring removal does not include grinding or completely removing every trace of adhesive unless specifically stated.

Your flooring installer should inspect the exposed surface and confirm any preparation required before installing the new floor.

Laminate Flooring Removal

Laminate flooring is often installed as a floating system, making it relatively straightforward to dismantle. However, built-in cabinetry, transitions and multiple flooring layers can complicate removal.

Our laminate flooring removal service may include:

• Laminate planks
• Foam underlay
• Transition strips
• Baseboards when approved
• Damaged or loose subfloor material when specified
• Loading and debris removal

Tell us if the laminate extends beneath cabinets, appliances or permanent fixtures.

Vinyl Flooring Removal

Vinyl flooring can be loose-laid, perimeter-glued or fully bonded to the surface below.

We can assess removal of:

• Luxury vinyl plank
• Luxury vinyl tile
• Sheet vinyl
• Vinyl tiles
• Peel-and-stick flooring
• Vinyl underlayment
• Multiple vinyl flooring layers

Older vinyl flooring, backing and adhesive may contain asbestos. Suspect materials must be assessed and tested by a qualified professional before they are disturbed.

Trash B Gone does not knowingly demolish or transport asbestos-containing flooring as ordinary renovation debris.

Hardwood and Engineered Flooring Removal

Wood flooring may be floating, glued or nailed to the subfloor.

We can assess removal of:

• Engineered hardwood
• Solid hardwood
• Parquet flooring
• Bamboo flooring
• Cork flooring
• Wood underlayment
• Flooring fasteners
• Transition pieces

Glued hardwood and heavily fastened flooring require significantly more labour than floating floors. Removal may leave adhesive, fasteners or surface damage that must be addressed before new flooring is installed.

If the flooring is intended for reuse, tell us in advance. Careful deconstruction requires additional time and does not guarantee that every board can be preserved.

Tile Flooring Removal

Tile removal is labour-intensive and produces heavy, sharp debris.

We can remove qualifying:

• Ceramic tile
• Porcelain tile
• Natural stone tile
• Mosaic tile
• Tile baseboards
• Cement board
• Approved underlayment
• Loose mortar and debris

Tile may be installed over plywood, cement board, concrete or a thick mortar bed. The installation method can only be fully confirmed once work begins.

Standard tile removal may not leave the underlying surface perfectly smooth. Grinding, levelling, subfloor repair and new floor preparation are separate services unless included in writing.

Flooring Removal From Stairs

Carpet and flooring installed on stairs require additional labour because of the number of edges, fasteners and individual surfaces.

We can assess removal of:

• Stair carpet
• Carpet runners
• Underlay
• Tack strips
• Staples
• Laminate stair coverings
• Vinyl stair coverings
• Approved wood flooring

Stair nosings, trim and finished wood underneath may be damaged during removal, depending on how the flooring was installed.

Send photographs of the entire staircase when requesting a quote.

Residential Flooring Removal

Homeowners hire Trash B Gone for flooring removal during:

• Kitchen renovations
• Bathroom renovations
• Basement renovations
• Whole-home flooring replacement
• Rental suite upgrades
• Water-damage repairs
• Pre-sale renovations
• General remodelling

We can remove flooring from one room or throughout the entire home.

Furniture, appliances and personal belongings should be removed from the work area unless moving them has been specifically included in the quote.

Commercial Carpet and Flooring Removal

Commercial flooring projects often involve large areas, strong adhesives and firm completion deadlines.

We provide flooring removal for:

• Offices
• Retail stores
• Churches
• Restaurants
• Commercial units
• Apartment buildings
• Property-management projects
• Government properties
• Warehouses
• Tenant improvements

Large-area projects can be completed in phases to coordinate with business operations and renovation schedules.

Commercial projects may require building approval, restricted work hours, elevator reservations and additional site protection.

Carpet Removal for Offices and Churches

Trash B Gone can provide large-scale carpet removal for offices, churches, community spaces and other commercial properties.

For accurate pricing, provide:

• Approximate square footage
• Carpet type
• Installation method
• Number of rooms
• Stair and elevator access
• Furniture conditions
• Distance to the loading area
• Required completion date
• Photographs of seams and edges
• Information about the building’s age

An on-site assessment is generally recommended for larger projects.

Rental Property Flooring Removal

Damaged or heavily stained flooring can delay a rental-property renovation.

We work with landlords and property managers to remove:

• Tenant-damaged carpet
• Carpet underlay
• Laminate flooring
• Vinyl plank
• Sheet vinyl
• Tile
• Baseboards
• Renovation debris

Flooring removal can be combined with furniture removal, appliance removal, junk removal and complete rental-property cleanouts.

Water-Damaged and Contaminated Flooring

Tell us before booking if the flooring has been affected by:

• Sewage
• Floodwater
• Mould
• Human or animal waste
• Bed bugs or pests
• Chemicals
• Fuel or oil
• Fire or smoke damage
• Unknown contamination

Contaminated flooring may require testing, containment or removal by a qualified remediation contractor.

Trash B Gone does not represent ordinary flooring demolition as certified mould, asbestos or biohazard remediation.

Flooring and Asbestos Testing

Older flooring materials, backing, underlayment and adhesives may contain asbestos.

Potentially suspect materials include:

• Vinyl floor tiles
• Sheet vinyl
• Paper flooring backing
• Flooring adhesive
• Mastic
• Levelling compound
• Cement products
• Additional flooring layers
• Other older building materials

Before demolition:

1. The building’s construction and renovation dates must be provided.
2. Suspect flooring layers must be identified.
3. Representative samples must be collected when required.
4. Samples must be analyzed by an appropriate laboratory.
5. Identified asbestos must be handled by licensed and certified professionals.
6. Required clearance documentation must be provided before ordinary demolition continues.

A test result for the visible flooring does not automatically clear the adhesive, underlay or flooring layers beneath it.

Subfloor Conditions

The subfloor may not be fully visible until the existing flooring is removed.

Flooring demolition may reveal:

• Water damage
• Rot
• Mould
• Cracks
• Uneven surfaces
• Loose panels
• Excessive adhesive
• Additional flooring layers
• Structural deterioration

Subfloor repair, levelling, grinding and installation preparation are not included in standard flooring removal unless specifically stated in the quote.

Your flooring installer or contractor should inspect the exposed surface after demolition.

Baseboard and Trim Removal

Baseboard removal can be included when needed for the new flooring installation.

We can remove:

• Wood baseboards
• MDF baseboards
• Quarter-round trim
• Shoe moulding
• Transition strips
• Floor registers
• Approved doorway trim

If the trim is being saved, careful removal must be identified before quoting. Trim can crack, split or sustain nail damage during removal.

Furniture and Appliance Requirements

Rooms should generally be empty before flooring demolition begins.

If furniture or appliances remain, tell us during the estimate. Moving items may require:

• Additional labour
• Multiple demolition phases
• Appliance disconnection
• Temporary storage space
• Additional time
• Coordination with other contractors

Gas appliances, plumbing-connected appliances and hardwired equipment must be safely disconnected by qualified trades before being moved.

Preparing for Carpet or Flooring Removal

Before our crew arrives:

• Remove furniture and personal belongings.
• Disconnect appliances when required.
• Provide the building’s construction and renovation dates.
• Complete hazardous-material testing when required.
• Identify flooring and trim that must remain.
• Clear the route between the work area and exit.
• Arrange parking and loading access.
• Reserve elevators when required.
• Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Confirm the final demolition boundaries.

The flooring installer should confirm the required level of surface preparation before demolition begins.

Our Flooring Removal Process

What Determines the Cost?

Carpet and flooring removal pricing depends on:

• Total square footage
• Flooring material
• Installation method
• Number of flooring layers
• Amount of adhesive
• Underlayment
• Stairs
• Furniture and appliances
• Required testing
• Required labour
• Debris weight
• Disposal fees
• Building access
• Carrying distance
• Parking and loading conditions
• Required completion schedule

Photographs and measurements can support an initial estimate. Large commercial projects generally require an on-site assessment.

Why Choose Trash B Gone?

Trash B Gone is a locally operated demolition, junk removal and construction debris company serving Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley.

Customers and contractors choose us for:

• Flooring demolition and hauling in one service
• Residential and commercial projects
• Carpet, laminate, vinyl, hardwood and tile removal
• Crews for large-area projects
• Clear written scopes
• WorkSafeBC coverage
• Insured operations
• Hundreds of five-star customer reviews
• Local Fraser Valley service

Our objective is to remove the approved flooring efficiently and leave the space ready for your contractor to assess and prepare.

Areas We Serve

Carpet and flooring removal is available in:

• Abbotsford
• Mission
• Chilliwack
• Langley
• Aldergrove
• Surrey
• Maple Ridge
• White Rock
• Agassiz
• Harrison Hot Springs
• Surrounding Fraser Valley communities

Availability and travel charges may vary outside our regular service area.