LVP Flooring • Arlington, Jacksonville FL 32211
LVP Installation in Arlington, FL
Arlington has a large stock of 1950s to 1970s ranch houses on a slab, most of them with carpet that has been replaced more than once and tile that is still holding on in the kitchen. Braga Remodeling installs waterproof plank over that slab with the tear-out and leveling listed on the estimate.
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Material + installation $3.99/sq ft for 1,000+ sq ft. Your own planks? Labor only from $2.00/sq ft.
Overview
Slab houses, old carpet and a floor that stops staining
A ranch in Arlington built in 1965 is usually slab on grade with carpet in the living room and bedrooms, tile in the kitchen and bath, and a hallway that connects all of it. The slab is the easy part: no crawl space to check and no joists to sister. The hard part is what has happened on top of it — old adhesive, patched cracks, a room added later at a slightly different height.
Carpet in these houses is where the smell lives. A humid Jacksonville summer plus a slab that stays cool means the pad holds moisture against the concrete, and no amount of cleaning fixes it permanently. Plank over a dry slab removes that problem entirely, and the floor can be mopped instead of shampooed.
Many homes here are owner-occupied for decades, and some are being prepared for a sale or a rental. Both cases want the same thing: a clear written price, a floor that is level at the doorways, and no surprise line items on install day.
Slab on grade
No crawl space, level checked
Old carpet smell
Pad and moisture gone
Cracked slab patches
Leveled before plank
Sale or rental prep
Written scope, dated work
LVP prices in Arlington
| What changes the price | How it is priced |
|---|---|
| LVP material + installation | $3.99/sq ft for 1,000+ sq ft |
| Labor only (you supply the planks) | from $2.00/sq ft |
| Carpet removal | $0.50/sq ft |
| Old tile removal | from $2.00/sq ft |
| Dumpster / haul-away | $400 |
| Shoe molding / quarter round | $2.99/linear ft · $3.99/linear ft painted or floor-matched |
Leveling, subfloor repairs and stairs: priced at the visit, in writing.
What we find here
Cracks, adhesive and uneven additions
Slabs in Arlington have had sixty years to move. A crack that has lifted one edge will telegraph through a floating floor, so it gets ground or filled and the area is checked with a straight edge before the plank goes down. Old adhesive from vinyl or carpet tack strips is scraped, not covered.
Where a room was added later, the slab height at the doorway is often different by a fraction of an inch. That is a transition strip and a bit of leveling, not a problem, as long as it is measured before the material is ordered.
Scope
What comes out and what it costs
Plank installs at $3.99/sq ft with material included for 1,000 sq ft or more. Carpet removal is $0.50/sq ft. Old tile removal starts at $2.00/sq ft, quoted after we see how it is bonded. A dumpster is $400 when the tear-out volume needs one. Each item sits on its own line on the estimate.
Jobs below 1,000 square feet are quoted individually, because the setup and tear-out are a bigger share of a smaller job.
Under the carpet
Terrazzo under Arlington carpet
Many Arlington houses built in the 1950s and 60s have terrazzo under the carpet: a polished floor of stone chips set in cement, poured with the slab. When the carpet comes up, you have a choice. Terrazzo can often be restored by a terrazzo specialist, which we do not do. Or plank can go over it once the tack strip holes are filled and any cracks or high spots are leveled.
Terrazzo is very hard and flat, which makes it a good base for plank. It is also slow to remove, so going over it is usually far cheaper than taking it out.
Old vinyl tile
9-inch vinyl tiles and black adhesive
Some Arlington homes of the same era have 9-inch square vinyl floor tiles, often laid in black adhesive. Tiles of that size and age commonly contain asbestos. Do not sand, scrape or grind them. Have a sample tested; if it is positive, a licensed abatement contractor removes it, or in some cases plank is installed over the intact tile, depending on the test result and local rules.
Getting a quote
Requesting an Arlington LVP estimate
We cover Arlington, ZIP codes 32211, 32277 and 32225, including Fort Caroline, Regency and the Jacksonville University area. Tell us the year the house was built and lift a carpet corner in a closet if you can: a photo of what is underneath tells us most of what we need.
Our Process
From call to finished floor in Arlington
Photo under the carpet
Text (904) 520-1994 a photo of a lifted carpet corner and the year built.
Visit
We identify terrazzo, vinyl tile or bare slab and measure each room.
Estimate
Removal or cover-over, leveling and plank on separate lines.
Install
Holes filled, slab leveled, plank down and trimmed.
Service Areas
Where we install LVP around Arlington
We install LVP in Arlington and the east side of Jacksonville, ZIP codes 32211, 32277 and 32225, including the areas below.
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FAQ
LVP installation in Arlington — questions
Google Reviews
Rated 5.0 by Jacksonville homeowners
5.0 average from 36 reviews on Google
“I had a great experience with this construction company. They were honest, reliable, and did exactly what they promised. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail.”
“We had an overall wonderful experience with Braga Remodeling. They were responsible, professional and communicated well throughout the process.”
“Excellent service and outstanding workmanship! The crew was punctual, respectful, and very knowledgeable throughout the entire project.”
Request your free Arlington LVP estimate
Tell us the year your Arlington house was built and, if you can, what is under the carpet. We will call to book the visit. Prefer to talk? Call (904) 520-1994 or email braga@bragaremodeling.com.
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