ANDOVER & THE TWIN CITIES
Prepare for your new floor with the right work underneath. Pro Floors Inc. handles subfloor repairs, plywood preparation, grinding, patching, and self-leveling applications for flooring projects across the Twin Cities.
A clear plan for preparation, materials, and your new flooring.
PREPARATION THAT FITS YOUR PROJECT
Uneven spots, loose panels, damaged plywood, and leftover material from an old floor can affect the next installation. We review the existing surface and your flooring choice together to identify the preparation your project needs.
Tell us which rooms you are updating and what you have noticed: a dip in a doorway, a squeak under carpet, a height difference between rooms, or damage after a leak. These details help us focus the estimate.
We review exposed panels, loose areas, and damaged sections. The plan may include securing accessible panels, replacing agreed areas, or adding a suitable plywood layer. We identify the layer and area included in the quote so you understand what will be removed and what will remain.
Different surfaces need different treatments. Depending on the substrate and selected products, we may address high spots, patch low areas, or use a self-leveling underlayment. Preparation, primer, thickness, and drying requirements follow the chosen product system.
Removing tile, hardwood, or an old plywood layer can change the height between adjoining rooms. We review the new flooring thickness alongside doorways, trim, and transitions. This helps you understand whether the project needs a buildup, removal, or a visible transition piece.
UNDERSTAND THE WORK BELOW
An older floor may have several layers beneath the visible covering. An added underlayment and the original subfloor attached to the framing serve different purposes. Removing one layer does not automatically include replacing every layer underneath.
We explain the planned removal, replacement, and surface preparation in your estimate. If opening the floor reveals a different condition, we discuss the additional work and cost before proceeding. Tell us about known leaks, previous repairs, and any rooms that were added or remodeled.
The project photos on this page show preparation in progress: leveling compound being applied and plywood materials being arranged. They illustrate two kinds of work that may be part of a flooring project.
OUR PREPARATION PROCESS
We connect the preparation plan with the final installation, including access, materials, and the transitions between rooms.
We discuss the existing covering, approximate area, concerns, and selected flooring. Photos help us start the conversation; an on-site visit helps clarify the visible conditions and work included.
We remove the agreed materials, review the exposed surface, and carry out the approved repairs or preparation. Newly discovered issues are discussed with you so the scope stays clear.
We check the prepared surface against the selected flooring requirements and allow required drying time. Then we coordinate the installation, transitions, and finishing details included in your project.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
Here are common questions about preparing an existing floor for a new surface.
Noticeable dips, movement, squeaks, soft areas, or damaged panels are reasons to have the floor assessed. They do not all call for the same repair. Some conditions only become visible after the old flooring is removed, so photos and an estimate are starting points.
Flatness describes bumps and dips; level describes slope. A floor can be flat while still sloping. We assess the surface against the selected flooring manufacturer’s requirements. Correcting the surface for installation and changing the slope of an entire room can involve different scopes of work.
A new floor does not eliminate the need to prepare the surface beneath it. Even flooring with an attached pad has substrate requirements. Share the exact product you plan to use so we can review the preparation it calls for before installation.
We can assess damaged areas for replacement as part of a flooring project. The leak and moisture conditions need to be addressed first. If damage extends into framing or calls for specialized remediation, that work needs a separate assessment before flooring preparation can continue.
Securing an accessible loose panel may help with noise related to that panel. Squeaks can have several sources, including areas outside the planned flooring work. We discuss what we can access and address; we do not promise that one repair will eliminate every sound.
Cost depends on the area, existing layers, removal and disposal, access, repair depth, materials, and transitions. Photos of the problem and an approximate room size help us prepare for your free estimate. We explain the proposed scope rather than assuming every square foot needs the same treatment.
Timing depends on the repair, materials, and site conditions. A surface that can be walked on may still need more time before it can be covered. We discuss product drying requirements, room access, and the installation schedule when planning the work.
Yes. We coordinate preparation with vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood, and carpet installation. Pro Floors Inc. offers free in-home estimates, free material delivery, and a 2-year labor warranty. Your estimate identifies the work and materials included.
Based in Andover, Pro Floors Inc. serves the Twin Cities, including Blaine, Ham Lake, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, and Plymouth. Share your location, room sizes, photos, and flooring plans to arrange a free estimate.
