Carpet to LVP: the floor prep matters more than the sample board

Replacing builder carpet with LVP sounds straightforward until the carpet comes up and the slab or subfloor tells a different story. The material choice matters, but prep is what decides whether the finished floor looks clean.

Bid questions worth asking:

• Is floor flatness included, or is leveling an allowance/change order?
• How will old tack strips, paint overspray, adhesive, and cracks be handled?
• Are transitions, door undercuts, baseboards, and stair noses included?
• Is moisture testing needed on slab areas?
• What happens if the stairs are not square or need extra trim work?

A low flooring bid can be fine, but only if it says what prep is included. Otherwise the “surprise” work starts after demolition when you have fewer options.

Longer guide with scope questions: https://sacvalleycontractors.com/blog/roseville-builder-carpet-lvp-slab-prep-stairs/