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Dust-Contained Precision · Licensed & Insured · No Compromise
Hardwood Removal · Jacksonville & Northeast Florida
Advanced Flooring Removal (AFR) removes glued-down hardwood and engineered wood in Jacksonville, typically $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot. We lift the boards with ride-on equipment, grind the urethane or mastic adhesive off the slab, and haul everything away, with dust containment on every job.
Why Homeowners Choose AFR
Sealed work zones and HEPA air scrubbers keep removal dust in the work area, not in the rest of your home or your HVAC.
Most families stay home during the job. We move and protect furniture and cover the work path before we start.
Thinset and adhesive are ground off, so the slab is clean, flat and ready for your new floor.
What We Handle
Most hardwood in Northeast Florida is glued straight to the concrete slab. The hard part is not lifting the boards; it is getting the adhesive off without gouging the slab. On second floors and homes with a plywood subfloor, the wood is usually nailed down instead.
Solid wood glued to the slab is lifted with ride-on scrapers and precision demo tools, then the adhesive is ground off.
Wide-plank engineered floors are often set in heavy urethane. We remove the boards and every bit of adhesive left behind.
Leftover adhesive is the most common reason a new floor fails. We diamond-grind it off so the slab is clean and ready to install.
Wood nailed or stapled to a plywood subfloor is mainly hand labor. We pry up each board with hand tools and pull the nails and staples, leaving the subfloor ready for new flooring.
Simple & Transparent
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A. Removal & Installation
Onsite required. We assess the space for a guaranteed quote.
B. Floor Removal Only
No onsite visit needed. Provide details, get a quote, and schedule.
C. In-Home Consultation
Need material advice? We bring product samples to you.
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Our team arrives on time within the 9AM window with National 5700 ride-on scrapers. Strict dust containment and safety protocols ensure a clean, efficient job site — every time.
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We don’t just leave — we clean. Your space is left slab-ready for the next phase. Walk the finished job with your lead specialist and sign off on the Gold Standard result.
The Difference
Standard Practice
What most competitors offer
This is what most competitors offer when they claim to be “clean.” They utilize machinery attachments but lack the comprehensive site protection protocols required for a truly safe environment.
Typical Protocol
AFR Standard
Dust Containment — Every Project
The ultimate protection for occupied homes and commercial spaces. We combine ride-on technology with pressurized containment zones and industrial air scrubbing — sealing the work zone from the rest of your property.
The Complete System
See every step in our Dust Containment Technical Protocol.
See the Difference
A room with glued-down wood flooring before removal, and the same room after the wood and adhesive came up. Drag the slider to compare.
BeforeAfterTransparent Pricing
Glued hardwood and engineered wood removal typically runs $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot, depending mostly on the adhesive under the floor. Heavy urethane adhesive takes more grinding than mastic. Pricing is the same in every county we serve.
| What you are paying for | Price |
|---|---|
| Glued hardwood or engineered wood removal | $2.00 – $3.50 per sq ft |
| Small-job minimum (one room or hallway) | $300 – $1,000 |
| Adhesive grinding to clean slab | Included |
| Dust containment and HEPA air scrubbing | Included |
| Haul-away and disposal | Included |
See the full breakdown in our Jacksonville flooring removal cost guide, or get a free written quote.
Our Pricing Approach
Square footage tells us how much floor there is, not how long it takes to remove it. A 1,000 sq ft empty warehouse and a 1,000 sq ft occupied medical office are two very different jobs. Published prices are typical ranges; your written quote is based on your site. Per-square-foot pricing is available for ongoing clients with repeat work.
In an empty space we run ride-on scrapers and large machines at full speed. Occupied homes and offices need containment zones, HEPA air scrubbers, protected walk paths and smaller equipment that fits around furniture and people. That adds 30% to 50% more labor time.
With a dumpster on site, debris goes straight out and the crew stays focused on tear-out. If we haul it away, loading, drive time and landfill wait can add a half day to a full day per load.
Elevators, stairs, tight doorways and long hallways decide whether we bring in large machines or move material out by hand. Our equipment runs on standard outlets, so no special power setup is needed.
To quote accurately, we’ll ask:
Recent Work
Glued-down and nailed hardwood removal by the AFR crew, with debris bagged inside the sealed work zone and adhesive taken down to a clean slab.
Verified Google Reviews
“We've used Advanced Flooring Removal on several projects, and they have always delivered excellent service with fair prices. Highly recommend!”
Joe Coppedge
Google review · September 2026
“We could not be happier with the service! The wood flooring in our dining room was impossible for us to remove no matter what we tried to tackle it with! Advanced Flooring Removal responded so quickly to my cry for help, they were absolutely reasonable with their price and the work was amazing. This is the only company I will consider if I need help in the future. Thank you, Guys!”
Caroline Croce
Google review · August 2026
“As quick, clean, and courteous as one could hope for.”
Adam Armenti
Google review · August 2026
Every review shown is a real, verified Google review.
Before You Book
Removing glued hardwood or engineered wood typically costs $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot with AFR, including adhesive grinding and haul-away. Small areas carry a minimum charge of $300 to $1,000, and pricing is the same in every county we serve.
Most residential hardwood removals take one to two days. Our ride-on scrapers can clear 1,000+ square feet of glued hardwood in a day, depending on the adhesive and the layout of the home.
It can if it is done by hand scraping or with the wrong tools, which is how slabs get gouged and need self-leveling repairs. AFR lifts the boards with ride-on equipment and grinds the adhesive with diamond tooling to leave a clean, flat slab.
Yes. Adhesive grinding is part of every hardwood removal. Leaving urethane or mastic behind is a common shortcut that causes new floors to fail, so we take the slab down to clean concrete. See how this plays out in our Ponte Vedra hardwood removal work.
Yes. AFR removes and handles water-damaged wood flooring and the moisture issues that come with it. If only part of the floor is damaged, ask about our flooring repair service too.
Yes. AFR also installs flooring, so removal and installation can be one project with one crew. See our wood flooring installation page.
Still have questions? Call (904) 878-8350 or request a free quote.
Free Quote
Tell us about your floor and we will follow up with next steps and a written quote. Prices are the same in every county we serve.
AFR serves homeowners in Jacksonville (Duval County), St. Johns County, Clay County, Nassau County, Flagler County and St. Marys & Kingsland, GA, with the same prices and the same dust-contained process everywhere.
