What we take off
| Material | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Broadloom carpet | SY | Seam layout and roll width drive waste |
| Carpet tile | SF | Pattern and installation method |
| LVT and LVP | SF | Glue-down or floating, plank direction |
| Ceramic and porcelain tile | SF | Size, pattern, setting method, waterproofing |
| Hardwood | SF | Solid or engineered, finish in place |
| Sheet vinyl and rubber | SF | Heat-welded seams, flash cove |
| Resilient and tile base | LF | Height and type |
| Polished concrete | SF | Grind levels, densifier, sealer |
Floor preparation and moisture
Floor failures are expensive. Specifications increasingly require slab moisture testing and, when results exceed the flooring manufacturer's limits, moisture mitigation systems. Slabs placed in a Kansas winter often dry slowly, especially when interior heat is limited. We price testing, leveling and mitigation as specified, or as clearly stated allowances.
Commercial flooring markets in Kansas
Tenant finish in Lenexa, Overland Park and Leawood, multifamily across the metro, and university and student housing work in Lawrence and Manhattan are major flooring markets. Healthcare projects add sheet vinyl with heat-welded seams and flash cove.
Residential flooring
For homes we measure by room with direction of plank or seam, separate stairs and landings, and include underlayment, transitions and base or shoe molding.
Labor pricing
Installation labor varies by material, pattern and site conditions. Furniture moving, after-hours work in occupied spaces and phased installation are priced explicitly for renovation work.
Related
Painting and drywall share room areas, and concrete covers polished slabs.
Frequently asked questions
How much waste should I add for flooring?
Typical allowances are about 5 to 10 percent for carpet tile and LVT, 10 to 15 percent for broadloom carpet depending on seam layout, and 10 to 15 percent for tile, more for diagonal or complex patterns.
Do you include floor prep and moisture testing?
Yes. We include leveling, patching and grinding as specified, and moisture mitigation systems when slab moisture testing or the specification requires them.
Do you take off base and transitions?
Yes. Resilient and tile base are measured by linear foot, and transitions, thresholds and stair nosings are counted.