Carpet-to-Hardwood Replacement
Many homes have carpet over plywood subfloors, and some have original hardwood hidden under carpet. This service covers carpet and pad removal, tack strip and staple removal, subfloor preparation and either new hardwood installation or refinishing of hardwood that is found.
Hardwood found under carpet is not always usable. Tack strip holes, pet damage, glue and missing boards near former walls are common. A contractor can lift a corner in a closet to check before you plan around it.
What an estimate may include
- Carpet, pad, tack strip and staple removal
- Subfloor inspection and flattening as quoted
- New solid or engineered hardwood installation
- Or repair and refinishing of usable hardwood found under carpet
- Transitions where hardwood meets tile or remaining carpet
What is not included
- Carpet on stairs (staircase work is routed separately)
- Asbestos testing of older flooring layers
- Door trimming and trim painting unless included
- Disposal fees if not listed in the estimate
What to consider
Height changes
Hardwood is usually a different height than carpet and pad. Doors may need trimming, and transitions to tile or other rooms need planning.
Hidden hardwood is a maybe
Do not assume hardwood under carpet runs through the whole room. Wall changes and earlier remodels often leave gaps or patches.
Subfloor condition
Once carpet is off, squeaks, uneven seams or pet damage in the subfloor become visible. Some repair may be needed before new flooring goes down.
Factors that affect pricing
- Square footage and number of rooms
- Carpet removal and disposal
- Subfloor repair or flattening
- New flooring product, or repairs to existing hardwood
- Transitions, door trimming and trim work
Before the contractor visits
- Check a closet corner to see what is under the carpet, if you can
- Remove belongings from closets in the work area
- Decide whether stair carpet will stay (stair work is handled separately)
Questions homeowners ask
- Is there hardwood under my carpet?
- Sometimes. Lifting a corner in a closet is a quick check. Even if hardwood is there, it may need repair before refinishing.
- Does this include the stairs?
- No. Staircase work is not part of this site's service list. You can mention it on the form and it will be routed separately.
Related services
- Solid Hardwood Installation
New site-finished or prefinished solid wood floors. Solid Hardwood Installation estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
- Engineered Hardwood Installation
Layered wood floors for slabs, floating or glue-down. Engineered Hardwood Installation estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
- Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching
Continue existing floors into new rooms and blend the finish. Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
Explore service areas
- Carpet-to-Hardwood Replacement in the City of Dunwoody
Remove carpet and install new hardwood, or reveal what is underneath. Estimate requests for Dunwoody addresses (ZIP 30338, partial), referred to independent contractors.
- Carpet-to-Hardwood Replacement in the Dunwoody Village Area
Remove carpet and install new hardwood, or reveal what is underneath. Estimate requests for Dunwoody Village area addresses (ZIP 30338, partial), referred to independent contractors.
- Carpet-to-Hardwood Replacement in Dunwoody North
Remove carpet and install new hardwood, or reveal what is underneath. Estimate requests for Dunwoody North addresses (ZIP 30360, partial), referred to independent contractors.
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