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Cost to Remove a Kitchen Floor
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Kitchen Floor Labor Direct labor expenses to remove kitchen floor. | 15.4 hours | $180.69 | $476.87 |
| Kitchen Floor Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $76.78 | $84.91 | |
| Totals - Cost to Remove Kitchen Floor | 100 square feet | $257.47 | $561.78 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $2.57 | $5.62 |
Cost to Remove a Kitchen Floor - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Remove a Kitchen Floor averages $2.57 - $5.62 per square foot in 2013. This Kitchen Floor Removal cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Kitchen Floor Removal project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Kitchen Floor Removal - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $2.57 - $5.62 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Kitchen Floor Removal: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Remove a Kitchen Floor - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Kitchen Floor Removal, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Kitchen Floor Removal jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Kitchen Floor Removal. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Remove a Kitchen Floor - References
- Cost Estimating Best Practices American Institute of Architects, Nov 2008, AIA East Bay Chapter
- The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Determining Labor Productivity Rates The Journal of Light Construction, Aug 2004, Bob Kovacs
