Question 1

How much does tile removal cost in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Tile removal in San Diego typically costs $3 to $7 per square foot depending on the tile type, adhesive method, and underlayment. A 200-square-foot kitchen floor removal runs about $600 to $1,400. A whole-house tile removal of 1,500 square feet or more ranges from $4,500 to $10,000. Demo Diego provides flat-rate quotes after measuring your space.

Question 2

How long does tile demolition take?

Accepted Answer

Most residential tile removal jobs are completed in one to two days. A single bathroom can be done in a few hours. A full kitchen or living area takes a full day. Whole-house tile removal across 1,500 square feet or more typically takes two days. Our ride-on scrapers remove tile significantly faster than hand methods.

Question 3

Do you remove thinset after tile removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thinset mortar left on the subfloor must be removed or ground smooth before new flooring can be installed. On concrete subfloors, we use diamond grinders to remove thinset and leave a flat surface. On plywood subfloors, we scrape the thinset or replace the underlayment entirely, depending on which approach gives your installer a better substrate.

Question 4

Can tile contain asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vinyl floor tiles manufactured before 1980 and some tile mastics used before the 1980s may contain asbestos. If your San Diego home was built before 1980, we recommend asbestos testing before tile removal. Demo Diego can arrange certified testing, and if asbestos is found, we coordinate abatement before proceeding with demolition.

Question 5

What is dustless tile removal?

Accepted Answer

Dustless tile removal uses specialized equipment with built-in HEPA vacuum systems that capture dust at the point of removal. This is critical for occupied homes because tile demolition generates enormous amounts of fine silica dust. Demo Diego uses dust-free removal equipment on every tile job in San Diego, keeping your home clean and your family safe.

Question 6

Do you remove tile from walls and shower surrounds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We remove wall tile from kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and backsplashes. Wall tile removal usually requires removing the cement board or drywall substrate behind it, since the thinset bonds the two permanently. We strip the tile and substrate together, leaving exposed studs ready for your tile installer to apply fresh cement board.

Question 7

Can you remove tile without damaging the concrete slab underneath?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. When tile is installed on a concrete slab, which is common in San Diego homes, we use ride-on scrapers and hand chisels to pop the tile off the slab surface. We then grind any remaining thinset smooth. The concrete slab itself is not damaged by this process and can accept new tile, luxury vinyl plank, epoxy, or any other flooring material.

Question 8

What types of flooring do you remove besides tile?

Accepted Answer

In addition to ceramic and porcelain tile, Demo Diego removes hardwood flooring, engineered wood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, sheet vinyl, linoleum, carpet and pad, and natural stone including travertine, marble, and slate. We handle multi-layer flooring common in older San Diego homes where new floors were installed over old ones for decades.

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