Condition
Visible movement, damage, uneven areas and what remains after the old flooring is lifted.
Before installation · Floor preparation
Floor preparation for West Auckland installations.
Preparation needs vary by material and existing surface. Scott Flooring checks the floor during the measure and explains the work needed before the finished product goes down.
Scope
What your installation can include.
RenovationsFlooring replacementUneven areasMaterial changes
- Existing-floor and subfloor checks
- Minor repair and preparation enquiries
- Transition and finished-height planning
- Requirements explained before installation
Before quoting
Three things the measure needs to confirm.
Material
What the chosen carpet, sheet vinyl or LVT requires from the surface below.
Levels
Door clearances, adjoining floors, thresholds and the final height through the space.
Plan your installation
Know what is included before work starts.
Tell Scott Flooring whether you already have flooring, whether the old floor needs lifting, and if furniture will need moving. Preparation, removal, disposal, trims and access can affect the job. Ask for the agreed scope and timing to be clear in your quote.
Customer-supplied flooring needs a suitability check before installation can be confirmed. Send the product name and a photo with your enquiry.
Before you book
Questions about floor preparation.
What if old flooring or adhesive might contain asbestos?
Do not lift, sand, scrape or disturb suspect flooring or adhesive. Tell Scott Flooring before work starts. Appropriate assessment and any required specialist work need to be addressed before preparation or installation proceeds.
Why is subfloor preparation quoted separately?
Preparation depends on what is underneath the existing floor and what the new covering requires. Flatness, movement, damage, levels and doorway clearances can change the work needed, so the surface is assessed before the scope is agreed.
Can you assess the floor before I order materials?
Yes. Send photos and details of your planned carpet, sheet vinyl or LVT. A measure and surface check can help identify preparation requirements before flooring is ordered.
Finish and detail
Look closely at the edges, transitions and finished surface.
Ready when you are