Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes we do,  We have local references available as well testimonials of past  satisfied customers. 

Every Job is different; But generally we can have your floor tile removal done in a single day, the most common floor tile to remove is ceramic and porcelain floor tile removal, usually is a day job, there are some Mexican Saltillo tile or travertine tile removal that will take longer than one day, based on square footage we will let you know in advance.
 

Lately there are a couple companies out there cutting corners, offering "dustless" tile removal, there is no  such a thing as "dustless tile removal" what this companies do to get  rid of the thinset, is concrete grinding your slab, this method is like using sand paper to clean the dirt of your car.

The  upper "shiny" layer of the concrete is what keeps the concrete slab  together, if the surface is aggressively grind-ed, your concrete slab  will be prone to cracks, thus opening a path for termites to eat your wooden studs or new wood flooring.

We on the other hand, tear out the tile and gently scrape the thinset, leaving a clean concrete slab, clean for your new flooring.

To  prevent dust, we put plastics over kitchen  cabinets, counters, vanities, furniture and such, at no extra cost to you, we  put plastics for free.

We  sweep and vacuum upon completion, believe us with the money you will  save with our affordable flooring removal services, you can hire a maid  to clean your house for a whole year!

Usually a 7 to 10 days notice works out perfectly; Although small floor tile removal jobs

could be schedule on short notice.

The longer the time frame, the better.

Saltillo tile is one of the hardest tiles to remove. Every saltillo tile removal is different

contact us with the square footage and we will give the best deal you will find

on saltillo tile demolition in town. Our excellent pricing, will save you money and headaches.

Depends a lot of how the concrete slab was prepared before installation and

what type of mortar was used. Sometimes is harder to pull out than saltillo tile.

If fortified thin-set was used on the tile installation, then it will be something really

difficult to remove; But you can  count on Us, your floor tile removal price will be up front

for your  peace of mind. 

When it comes to floor tile removal (and bank accounts) size does matter. The bigger

The tile the harder it gets to tear out. Also there is thicker thin set to scrape.

To give you an example, to install ceramic tile 20"x20" on floors, it must have more

thinset than a 12"x12" ceramic tile. There is an old wise saying :

"larger notch for larger tiles"

if your tile setter says otherwise, probably he won the bid by half the price of the tile

installation going rate too.

Remember if you demand excellence you must be willing to pay for it.  

The good news is you won't have to pay us more if your tile is harder to remove.

There is not a flat price per Square foot. Because every tile removal job is different from one 

another. I get a lot of calls asking about my price per square foot. Tile Removal is not

rocket science but is not enchiladas either.

If you need to know how much will your floor tile demolition cost, please

have the square footage of floor or types of flooring when texting or calling , we will give you a very accurate estimate over the phone.

Every flooring installation starts with a clean concrete slab.

Having a clean concrete slab will help you see settlement cracks (small hairline cracks)

on the concrete slab. That can be treated before your flooring installation.

If your tile contractor suggest to leave the mortar, so they will lay tile or other flooring

over the old thinset, run in the opposite direction and don't look back!

Some Floor Tile Installers get lazy when it comes to floor preparation, we will leave

your concrete slab clean for your new flooring. 

Don't let carpet or luxury vinyl plank installers install your new flooring over thinset.

soon the thinset will "bleed" the lines on your new flooring and it won't be pretty.

 We prefer to let you move your own appliances; Although we are always willing to give you a hand.

Snap a picture of the pictures on the walls and after the flooring removal put them back.

We protect your vanities, kitchen cabinets, kitchen counter, furniture and appliances with plastics

Before the floor tile removal we also put plastics on entry ways to contain dust.

It is important to remember that floor tile removal or any flooring removal is a

remodeling task and will be some dust. We at Tile Removal Crew LLC  are going to do our best

to keep dust down. Putting plastics up is our standard service and you don't

have to pay for this.  

The broken tile debris hauling away will be included in your price, you won't have to rent a dumpster.

If you already have a dumpster, please let us know to give you a better deal.

Floor tile removal  is our specialty.

Although we can point you to the right direction for your tile installation needs.

our friends install floor tile, granite counter tops, kitchen back-splash, patios, shower surround,

standing showers, custom bathrooms, lots of experience laying ceramic, porcelain, saltillo, travertine, tumble marble, tumble travertine, pebbles, ledgstone, granit , marble, glass mosaic, slate, flagstone, etc.

Also wood installation, plumbers, electricians, landscaping, irrigation, concrete grinding, stain 

concrete, concrete work, roofing, drywall, skylights, carpet installation, luxury vinyl planks installation, room additions, laminate install, glued down wood installation, and much more.

 No, we don't charge you a dime until you are satisfied with your flooring removal. 

We accept  cash, personal checks and Zelle. No credit cards.

Our price is upfront, no surprises ever.

If your floor  tile is harder to pull out you don't have  to pay for it; Although all tips are

gladly appreciated.

 If there is tile or other flooring under when we are doing the flooring tear out,

We will charge you accordingly depending on  the square footage. 

Some flooring was installed over vinyl flooring, we charge a bit extra for this service.

We have even found saltillo flooring under carpet.

 I've seen Ceramic tile over terracotta floor tile, it is the worst situation you'll encounter. Starting with trimmed doors, trapped dishwashers, trimmed kitchen cabinets to fit your fridge, buried baseboards etc.

There are tile installers that, don't know what they are doing and lay saltillo tile

over ceramic tile. Tile over vinyl is pretty common to find when doing tear outs.

The correct way to do it is by doing some research about what is involved to

remove the old flooring correctly.

We are the flooring removal professionals and our prices are very affordable.

Floor tile removal is not a expense it is an investment on your property!  

Yes, it is, because it could be laid on cement backer board ( Durock®, Hardiebacker®, Wonderboard® )

many brands but  this underlay is harder to pull out than on concrete slab. Plus the

time to carry debris down.   

We've done some travertine tile removal that took us twice as much time and crew to

remove than saltillo tile removal.    

No, it is not. Outside tile removal is harder than any indoor tile, specially when is mid July

in Arizona and gets up to 120 degrees.

The concrete PSI is not the same as the interior concrete, and the "broom" finish the concrete has on patios makes it a lot harder to tear the tile out.

During the summer we take a break and don't do much patio tile removal, unless it is covered patio.

Yes, we do. We can have your toilet uninstalled in less than 3 minutes at not cost to

you.

Most toilets are set on top of the tile to be removed; It is necessary to uninstall the

toilet to prevent it from any damage to the toilet.

(If the water valve is old and could be leaking we rather let a plumber deal with the uninstall)  

If your new flooring will take a bit of time, will be a better idea to have a working toilet.

A working toilet is like money in the bank, better to have it and don't need it, than need it and don't have it.

Sure, first get you some safety goggles (sharp fragments from ceramic, make nasty

cuts) and thick gloves.

4 lb hammer a flat cold chisel, cancel your gym membership (you'll stay fit for a couple

of months)

and give it a whack. If it is too hard please don't forget to give Tile Removal Crew LLC  a

call.

Here is a list of our services:

► Ceramic floor tile removal

► Porcelain floor tile demolition

► Mexican saltillo floor tile demo

► Travertine tile demolition

► Slate tile removal

► Granite floor tile demo

► Flagstone flooring removal

► Patio floor tile removal

► Carpet and tacking removal

► Glued down wood removal

► Nail down wood floor removal

► Floating laminate flooring tear outs

► Luxury vinyl plank removal

► Wooden baseboards removal

► MDF Baseboards removal

► Drywall or sheet rock removal

► Pony walls removal

► Parquet flooring removal

► Junk removal

► Garage clean outs

► Vanities tear outs

► Kitchen cabinets tear outs

► Garage cabinets removal

► Eviction clean outs

► Estate clean outs

► Storage units clean outs

► Appliance removal and haul

► Household furniture removal

► Hoarder clean outs

► Mattresses or box springs removal

► Exercise equipment removal

► Furniture haul away

► Oversized boxes hauling