Flooring Removal Cost Calculator
Calculate how much it costs to remove old flooring. Get estimates for carpet, tile, hardwood, vinyl, and laminate with labor and haul-away costs.
Last updated: January 11, 2026
Project Details
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Quick:
Click-lock is easy, glue-down takes longer (Easy)
Pry bar, hammer, scraper — slower but cheaper
Most common, easy to repair or replace sections
Cost Estimate
Enter measurements to see results
Additional Options
Include Haul-Away
$0.25-$0.75/sq ft
Include Subfloor Repair
$2-$4/sq ft
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How to Use This Calculator
- Measure your room — Get the length and width. For multiple rooms, calculate each separately.
- Select flooring type — Different materials have different removal costs. Carpet is cheap, tile is expensive.
- Choose removal method — DIY with hand tools is cheapest. Machine rental speeds things up. Pros cost more but handle everything.
- Add haul-away if needed — Old flooring has to go somewhere. Most contractors include this, DIYers need a dumpster.
- Budget for subfloor repair — Expect some damage. 10-20% of the area usually needs attention.
How We Calculate
Total = (Area × Labor Rate × Method) + Haul-Away + Subfloor Repair
Example Calculation:
- • Room: 15 ft × 20 ft = 300 sq ft
- • Vinyl flooring: $1.50-3/sq ft labor
- • Manual removal: 1.0× multiplier
- • Labor: 300 × $1.50-3 = $450-900
- • Haul-away: 300 × $0.25-0.75 = $75-225
- • Total: $525-1,125
Pricing based on 2026 national averages from HomeAdvisor, Angi, and Homewyse.