Elite Floor Removal. Tactical Precision. No Compromise.

Advanced Flooring Removal Protocol & Preparation

The 9:00 AM Standard
Your Pre-Arrival Prep Checklist

Ensure a Flawless Start. How to Prepare Your Home for Our Arrival Window.

Your Project is Scheduled

We look forward to serving you. Please review the checklist below before our arrival.

Standard Arrival Window: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Pre-Flooring Removal & Installation

  • ✦
    The First Morning

    Our AFR team will arrive between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This initial time is used to prep the work van, secure the perimeter, and gather necessary materials for proper containment.

  • ✦
    Coordination

    Unless other arrangements were made, please be onsite the first morning to walk the job with us and confirm the exact scope of work to be performed.

  • ✦
    Daily Schedule

    After the initial walkthrough, your lead AFR specialist will discuss daily start times with you. We strive to accommodate your schedule, whether you prefer earlier or later starts.

Customer Responsibilities

To ensure a safe, efficient, and dust-contained process, please review the requirements based on the service basis you selected: Empty or Occupied. Planning to be home during the job? Read can you stay home during tile removal for how to prepare.

Option A
Empty Status

The workspace is completely ready for work upon our arrival.

  • ✓ Applicable for new construction with no furniture.
  • ✓ Or, you have made prior arrangements to have all furniture removed from the workspace entirely.
Most Common
Option B
Occupied Status

Our team will handle moving your large furniture. However, you must prepare the following prior to our arrival:

  • ! Remove all bedding and linens.
  • ! Clear all closet floors completely.
  • ! Clear floors of small loose items (toys, shoes, rugs).
  • ! Clear tables, dressers, and counters of knickknacks and breakables.

Completion & Payment

  • ✦
    The Final Walk-Through

    Upon completion, we ask that you be present to walk the job with your lead AFR specialist. If there are any issues, please address them at this time so we can resolve them immediately. You will be asked to sign off on the completion and satisfaction of the job.

    Note: Signing off does not mean we won’t acknowledge or help with problems that may arise in the future — we stand by our Gold Standard work.

  • ✦
    Final Payment Protocol

    We have made the payment process seamless. You do not need to worry about paying on the spot. You will receive an official invoice via email from our office, sent in the exact same format as your original estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Occupied service status mean?

An Occupied status means our team will handle moving your large furniture. However, the homeowner is responsible for removing all bedding, clearing closet floors, removing small loose items, and clearing tables of all breakables before we arrive.

David Milea, owner and founder of Advanced Flooring Removal

About the Company

Advanced Flooring Removal

Advanced Flooring Removal (AFR) is a licensed and insured flooring removal and installation company based in Mandarin, Jacksonville, and owned by David Milea, with 20 years of industry experience. Every job follows our Dust Containment Protocol, and we serve Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau and Flagler counties plus Camden County, GA. Read our reviews →

Related Flooring Guides

Living room with wide-plank flooring comparing WPC and SPC luxury vinyl plank
Customer knowledge & Insights

WPC vs. SPC Luxury Vinyl Plank: The Better Choice for Long-Term Comfort

This guide examines luxury vinyl plank flooring options suitable for Florida’s climate, focusing on WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) and SPC (Stone Plastic Composite). It highlights WPC’s advantages in humidity handling, comfort, and subfloor forgiveness, making it ideal for residential use. In contrast, SPC excels in high-traffic commercial areas.

Read the guide →
Gold-standards-flooring-removal
Customer knowledge & Insights

Podcast Episode: Ponte Vedra Flooring: Surgical Extraction vs. Demolition

Podcast Episode Ponte Vedra FlooringSurgical Extraction vs. Demolition Why the Work Underneath the Floor Determines Everything Above It Pip: There’s

Read the guide →
Gold-standards-flooring-removal
Customer knowledge & Insights

The Complete Guide to Choosing Flooring Materials for Your Home

Homeowner Guide · Jacksonville, FL The Complete Guide to Choosing Flooring MaterialsFor Your Home Budget, Durability, and Design — What

Read the guide →