Anyone had tile removed from a concrete slab lately? Just curious what the typical cost is these days, ideally with dust mitigation involved.

I paid $3.75 per sf in 2021 in SA with "dustless"

Thank you.

I removed both 500 sq ft of tile (breeze) and about 1200 sq ft of parquet (mostly brutal). We were doing a major remodel and I didn't have to worry about dust control so I'm betting it's worth it. Even the parquet makes a pretty big mess.

The tile guy I've used in Houston for several projects charges $1.00 per square foot to remove and haul away old flooring (tile, parquet, vinyl, etc.). Last used him in 2021, and it was still $1 for about 800 sq. ft. of parquet.

Aggiemike96 said:

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The tile guy I've used in Houston for several projects charges $1.00 per square foot to remove and haul away old flooring (tile, parquet, vinyl, etc.). Last used him in 2021, and it was still $1 for about 800 sq. ft. of parquet.

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Wow...that's pretty cheap. Need to find a guy like that in DFW

jtraggie99 said:

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Aggiemike96 said:

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The tile guy I've used in Houston for several projects charges $1.00 per square foot to remove and haul away old flooring (tile, parquet, vinyl, etc.). Last used him in 2021, and it was still $1 for about 800 sq. ft. of parquet.

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Wow...that's pretty cheap. Need to find a guy like that in DFW

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Was leaning the opposite. LOL. That is a pretty reasonable rate, but I would have a hard time paying $800, or especially $3,000 ($3.75 sqft) for tile removal. I know it's not for everyone, but with a rotary hammer and a thinset bit, I've had good luck. $800 isn't bad savings for a day's work. $3000 is a no-brainer.

For me the tile was easy peasy. Sure, plenty of dust, but it came up clean and fast with the electric jackhammer and spade bit. I also had access to a truck and free dump so I took it over in batches. That parquet would have parts where it came up in linear feet, then go straight to board by board with the wire connectors exposed. But I did save several grand on the remodel for demo and disposal at the cost of about $250 at HD and a couple of back breaking days.

After that remodel where I paid $3.75 I did my own remodel of our utility room and removed about 80sf with a rotary hammer drill and chisel but. That was pretty dang easy but would not have attempted it in a bigger open area. Also the laundry room was sunken about 3" so I was able to pour a leveling compound before laying down new flooring.

Tony Franklins Other Shoe said:

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For me the tile was easy peasy. Sure, plenty of dust, but it came up clean and fast with the electric jackhammer and spade bit. I also had access to a truck and free dump so I took it over in batches. That parquet would have parts where it came up in linear feet, then go straight to board by board with the wire connectors exposed. But I did save several grand on the remodel for demo and disposal at the cost of about $250 at HD and a couple of back breaking days.

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That's the problem, the dust. I've always heard the tile will come up pretty easy but it's the thinset that makes a massive mess. If it's a small closed off room, or your house is empty, sure. but if you are removing tile over the bulk of your house, my understanding is you pretty much need to cover everything, ceiling, walls, etc in plastic and have ventilation pulling air / dust outside.

Our house was built in 1990 and it's very compartmentalized. It isn't the big open living room and kitchen areas you see today. They closed off the kitchen from the rest of the house and taped everything off as well as they could and there was still dust everywhere even with a dust mitigation company doing the work.

jtraggie99 said:

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but if you are removing tile over the bulk of your house, my understanding is you pretty much need to cover everything, ceiling, walls, etc in plastic and have ventilation pulling air / dust outside.

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We did three bathrooms, kitchen, dining, and living room. We moved all of our stuff into three of the rooms and covered and closed most of it off. There was still dust and debris everywhere, even in the closed off areas. We were thinking of staying in during the remodel and the GC said no, don't be stupid. So you are right in being cautious.

bam02 said:

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Our house was built in 1990 and it's very compartmentalized. It isn't the big open living room and kitchen areas you see today. They closed off the kitchen from the rest of the house and taped everything off as well as they could and there was still dust everywhere even with a dust mitigation company doing the work.

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I went through the same thing at the first house I owned. After that experience, I'll never buy another house if it requires me to pull up a bunch of tile. We had dust everywhere. It was awful. I swear we had sinus infections for months afterwards.

install over it