Carpet Removal in North York
Under a lot of North York wall-to-wall carpet is hardwood that hasn't seen daylight since the 1970s. Homeowners pulling up old broadloom during a renovation, or landlords preparing a unit for new tenants, quickly discover how heavy rolled carpet and underpad can be — and how much dust comes with it. Basement carpet that has been wet even once is heavier still.
Our carpet removal service handles the heavy, dirty part. We can pull up carpet and underpad, roll or cut it into manageable sections, and carry it out of bedrooms, stairs, basements and rec rooms. If you've already pulled it up yourself, we'll haul away the rolls. Either way, you're left with a clear floor ready for refinishing or new flooring.
Uncovering hardwood in older North York homes
Many North York bungalows built in the 1950s and 60s were fitted with oak hardwood, then covered with wall-to-wall carpet a decade or two later. Pulling that carpet up is one of the most rewarding parts of a renovation — but it's also one of the messiest. Underpad breaks down over time and crumbles into dust. Tack strips have nails pointing up, and staples are hidden all over the subfloor.
We take care to pull carpet in a way that doesn't gouge the wood underneath, and we can remove tack strips and loose staples if you ask. That way your floor refinisher starts with a clean surface. For basements, where carpet often sits on concrete and may have been damp, we check for wet spots and handle them separately.
Landlords and property managers turning over rental units can also book us between tenants, so the new flooring goes in without delay.
How It Works
How carpet removal works
- 1
Describe the rooms
Tell us how many rooms, whether stairs are carpeted, and if the carpet is still down or already pulled up.
- 2
Free on-site quote
We measure up the job in person and give you a firm price before starting.
- 3
Pull, cut and roll
We lift carpet and underpad, cut it into sections that fit through doors, and roll it tight.
- 4
Haul and tidy
Everything is carried out and the floor is swept of loose fibres and debris.
What we take with this service
- Wall-to-wall broadloom
- Carpet underpad and foam
- Area rugs and runners
- Stair carpet
- Carpet tiles
- Basement and rec room carpet
- Old vinyl and linoleum pieces (with carpet jobs)
How pricing works
We quote carpet removal free, on site. The work involved changes a lot depending on whether we're pulling carpet up or just hauling rolls you've already removed.
You'll know exactly what's included before we start.
What affects your price
- Total area and number of rooms
- Whether we're pulling it up or only hauling it away
- Stairs, which take more time than open rooms
- Wet, mouldy or heavily soiled carpet, which weighs more
- Tack strips and staples left behind
Handling wet and mouldy carpet
Carpet that's been through a basement flood can be heavy and may carry mould. We bag or wrap wet sections before carrying them through the house to keep the mess contained, and load them separately from dry material.
All carpet and underpad goes to licensed City of Toronto disposal and transfer facilities.
FAQ
Carpet Removal questions
Can you pull up the carpet, or do I need to do that first?
Either works. We can remove carpet and underpad for you, or just haul away rolls you've already pulled up.
Do you remove tack strips and staples?
Let us know when you book. We can pull tack strips and loose staples as part of the job so the floor is ready for the next step.
Can you take carpet that got wet in a basement flood?
Yes. We wrap wet sections and remove them carefully. Heavier, water-soaked carpet may affect your quote.
Do you take area rugs too?
Yes. Area rugs, runners and mats can all go in the same load.
Will there be a lot of dust?
Old carpet does release dust. We roll it tightly and move carefully, then sweep up when we're done.
We take the hassle out of hauling
Ready to get it gone? Book your free quote.
Tell us what's taking up space and we'll come see it, give you a firm price and haul it away.
- Free on-site quote before any work
- We do all the lifting and loading
- Licensed Toronto disposal facilities
Book a Pickup
Get your free on-site quote today.
Tell us what needs to go and when works for you. We'll call back to set up a time, see the job in person and give you a firm price before anything moves.
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