Floor Demolition & Prep
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Old Floor Removal and Subfloor Prep, Done Right the First Time
Tear-out, haul-away, and subfloor leveling - the prep work that makes every new floor across East Texas lay flat and stay that way.
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Floor demolition and subfloor prep in East Texas
A new floor is only as good as what's underneath it. East Texas Floor Source handles every step before installation begins - old floor demolition, haul-away, dust control, moisture testing, and subfloor leveling - so the new floor lays flat, locks in tight, and isn't squeaking two years down the road.
We work on every flooring type: glue-down tile, nailed-down hardwood, floating laminate, sheet vinyl, and bonded carpet, across both slab and pier-and-beam construction, which covers just about every home style you'll find around Wood County. We show up with the right gear - chipping hammers, ride-on scrapers, HEPA vacuums, self-leveler - and leave the space ready for the next crew.
What's included in our demo and prep service
We work to a fixed scope so there's nothing to negotiate mid-project. Every demo and prep job follows the same baseline checklist.
- Full removal of existing flooring (tile, hardwood, vinyl, carpet, laminate)
- Plastic sheeting and HEPA vacuum dust control
- Old material haul-away and disposal
- Subfloor inspection for rot, moisture damage, and structural issues
- Moisture testing with calibrated meters
- Self-leveling compound to flatten high and low spots
- Final sweep so the new-floor crew can start right away
Financing Available
Flexible monthly payment plans through Hearth. Call us to confirm your rate and apply.
Learn moreWhy dust control matters more than people expect
Old thinset, tile mastic, and hardwood adhesives can carry silica dust, glue residue, and occasionally asbestos in homes built before 1990. We seal off work areas with plastic, run HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, and wear proper PPE - standard practice on commercial demo, but not something most residential crews bother with. The result is a job you can live next to without scrubbing dust out of your kitchen for weeks afterward.
Subfloor leveling - the step a lot of installers skip
A subfloor out of level by more than 1/8" over 6 feet will cause LVP and laminate joints to fail within months. Tile set over an uneven slab will crack. We level every job to the manufacturer's required tolerance using self-leveling underlayment, and we patch any soft spots before we call a floor ready. It's the difference between a floor that lasts and one you're pulling up again in three years.
Floor Demolition & Prep - frequently asked questions
Yes - haul-away and disposal are built into the demo price. You won't find a scrap of old tile or carpet left at the curb.
We run HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, plastic sheeting, and vacuum-shrouded chipping tools. Compared to a typical demo job, you'll see roughly 90% less dust making it into adjacent rooms.
We check during the estimate. If it's within the manufacturer's tolerance - usually 1/8" over 6 feet - no leveling is needed. If it's outside that, we quote the leveling as a separate line item so you see exactly what it adds.
Vinyl tile and mastic installed before 1990 sometimes does. If we suspect it, we pause the job, send a sample out for testing, and bring in a licensed abatement contractor if it comes back positive. We resume prep work once the area's been cleared.
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The East Texas Floor Source Experience
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Book a time that works for you - our owners will bring real samples to your home in Hawkins or anywhere in East Texas.
Expert advice & free quote
We measure your space, recommend flooring that fits your home and budget, and hand you a straightforward, no-obligation price.
Professional installation
Our own crew handles everything from subfloor prep to cleanup, backed by 32 years of hands-on experience.
Follow-up & support
We check in after install, and because we're a local family business, you can always reach the people who actually installed your floor.
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Services
Carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, and laminate - our own crew installs every category we sell.
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The East Texas Floor Source difference
No pressure sales We're a small, family-run showroom, not a corporate chain. You'll get honest advice on Mohawk, Shaw, Mannington, and Quick Step products - never a pushy sales pitch to hit a quota.
Service that cares We've been part of the Hawkins community since 1999. As a BBB member, we treat every customer like a neighbor - because in a town this size, you usually are one.
All five flooring categories Carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, or laminate - our showroom carries trusted brands like Daltile, Emser, and American Olean, so you can see and feel real samples before you buy.
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From warm hardwood to durable tile, browse real installs from our Hawkins showroom to find the style that fits your East Texas home.
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Devoted to serving families in East Texas
Our owners have called Hawkins home since 1999, and East Texas Floor Source proudly serves families throughout Wood County and East Texas - including Tyler, Longview, Winnsboro, Mineola, Gilmer, and Lindale. No job is too big or too small, and it's always our own crew on the job.
- Hawkins, TX
- Holly Lake Ranch, TX
- Big Sandy, TX
- Gilmer, TX
- Winona, TX
- Quitman, TX
- Mineola, TX
- Tyler, TX
- Longview, TX
- Kilgore, TX
- Lindale, TX
- Gladewater, TX
- White Oak, TX
- Pittsburg, TX
- Winnsboro, TX
East Texas Floor Source is a family-owned business, not a franchise or a corporate chain. Owners our owners have run this store in Hawkins since 1999, and our lead installer personally brings 32 years of hands-on installation experience to every job. When you request an estimate, you're talking to the people who actually own the business and stand behind the work.
Because we live here. East Texas Floor Source has served Hawkins and the surrounding East Texas communities for over 25 years, and our reputation in this town is everything. We'd rather lose a sale than lose your trust, which is why we focus on straight answers and steady communication from your first estimate to the final walkthrough.
Yes. We install and repair carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, and laminate flooring, carrying trusted names like Mohawk, Shaw, Daltile, Emser, American Olean, Mannington, Quick Step, and Bruce. Because we cover every category, we can help you compare options honestly instead of pushing whatever happens to be in stock.
Yes - East Texas Floor Source offers 0% APR financing for up to 24 months on approved credit, so you can get your new floors installed now and pay over time. Ask about current terms when you request your free estimate.
If you ever notice an issue with your installation, reach out and we'll come take a look. Because our own crew installs every job, there's no finger-pointing between companies. We'll assess the situation and make it right.
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