Who Do I Hire to Replace Tile Flooring?
The right trade for this job, what it typically costs in Florida, and how to describe the work so quotes come back accurate.
Short answer: hire a licensed flooring installer. The cost driver is demolition and slab prep, not the tile. Ask for the prep allowance in writing before you fall in love with a material.
Why this is the right trade
Flooring installation itself is generally unlicensed, but a contractor doing structural subfloor work, or a condo project needing permits, must be properly licensed.
Getting the trade right on the first call saves you a wasted service fee and, more often, a second week of waiting.
What it usually costs
| What it costs | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank, installed | $4 – $9 / sq ft |
| Porcelain tile, installed | $8 – $18 / sq ft |
| Engineered wood, installed | $9 – $16 / sq ft |
| Old floor demo and haul-off | $1.50 – $4 / sq ft |
How to describe the job so quotes are accurate
- Take three photos: wide, close, and the model or label plate if there is one.
- Say when the problem started and whether it is getting worse.
- Note anything you already tried, so nobody bills you to repeat it.
- Mention access: gate codes, stairs, elevator reservations, or pets.
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Post a projectSigns you called the right pro
- They ask about tile that sounds hollow when you tap it.
- They ask about planks lifting at the seams after a humid summer.
- They ask about carpet in a Florida home you want gone before it holds moisture.
Red flags
- a bid with no allowance line for floor prep or leveling
- no written moisture-test result before glue-down installation on a slab
A 1,200 sq ft home is typically three to six working days including demo and cure time.
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