# Carpet Removal Toronto | Old Carpet & Underlay Pickup

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# Carpet Removal in Toronto, ON | Broadloom, Underlay & Tack Strip Disposal Specialists

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Starting At

$89 to $349

per load. Locked before we touch anything, no hidden disposal fees.

Broadloom, berber, and area rug tear-up with underlay and tack strip removal included. Rolls bagged and transported to textile recyclers where accepted - remainder to Ontario Ministry of the Environment eco-certified transfer station. From $79 per room.

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-   Fully Insured ($2M)
-   WSIB Compliant
-   Upfront Pricing

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-   4.9 Rating
    
    40+ Google Reviews
    
-   Same-Day Service
    
    Confirmed Arrival Windows
    
-   Fully Insured
    
    $2M Liability, WSIB Compliant
    
-   Eco-Certified
    
    Up To 60% Diverted From Landfill
    

Are you staring at an old, stained floor and searching for Carpet Removal Toronto? Tearing up flooring always looks like a simple weekend project until you actually start pulling up the corners.

You quickly discover that the padding is stuck, the staples are endless, and the rolls are simply too big for your car. We will walk you through the exact steps to get that old material out of your way.

So, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s go through how to prep your space for a beautiful new floor.

## What Is Carpet Removal?

Carpet removal in Toronto covers broadloom, berber, Saxony, and area rug tear-up with underlay and tack strip removal included in every job. A WSIB-compliant two-person crew handles the full strip - carpet knife, pry bar, and staple pulling - leaving the subfloor ready for new flooring installation. Rolls are transported to textile recyclers where accepted; the remainder goes to Ontario Ministry of the Environment eco-certified transfer stations.

We tackle this heavy lifting every day for local homeowners and business owners. The average 1,200-square-foot Toronto main floor can easily generate over 2,000 pounds of bulky waste. Our team takes care of all that weight so you do not have to strain your back. Flooring is only one of the loads we clear, and it can ride along with our 

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 when a room is being emptied at the same time.

A standard carpet and pad can weigh between one and two pounds per square foot. Here is a quick look at how much weight you can expect to haul away:

| Condition | Average Weight (per 1,000 sq. ft.) |
| --- | --- |
| Dry Carpet with Standard Pad | 1,000 to 2,000 lbs |
| Water-Soaked Carpet | 3,000 to 6,000 lbs |

We load all that heavy material into our trucks and safely transport it to a City of Toronto Drop-Off Depot. You get a clean, swept subfloor that is completely ready for your new installation.

## Carpet Removal Toronto: What Is Included

Our service covers every single step of the tear-out process from start to finish. A standard broadloom roll is usually 12 feet wide, which makes it incredibly awkward to move. We cut everything down into manageable four-foot strips that weigh around 40 to 60 pounds each.

This careful preparation protects your walls and baseboards on the way out the door. Here is exactly what you get when you book a removal:

-   Cutting the carpet into manageable sections
-   Rolling and taping for a clean carry through the house
-   Underlay lifted and removed
-   Tack strips pried up around the perimeter
-   Staples and nails pulled from the subfloor
-   Stairs, landings, and closets included
-   Sweep-through of the exposed subfloor
-   Haul-away and disposal

We handle the messy work so your new flooring contractor can get straight to the installation. Using tools like heavy-duty floor scrapers and pry bars ensures nothing gets left behind.

## Common Problems We Solve

Removing old flooring often uncovers a few hidden headaches. Our team steps in to solve these frustrating issues quickly and safely.

### The Installer Charges Extra For Removal

Flooring companies typically quote you for the new installation and then add a surprise per-square-foot fee for taking up the old materials. A typical Toronto installer in 2026 might charge an extra $0.70 to $1.60 per square foot just for the tear-out.

This unexpected fee can add hundreds of dollars to a standard 1,000-square-foot project. Booking the strip-out separately is usually much cheaper than paying installer rates. We make sure the room is perfectly prepped and in better condition before your new contractor even arrives.

### Rubber Underlay Has Bonded To The Subfloor

Older waffle sponge rubber padding often disintegrates and glues itself directly to the wood or concrete below. It comes up in tiny, frustrating fragments rather than large sheets, making the process incredibly slow and messy.

We take the time to scrape the floor properly with specialized heavy-duty scrapers. Leaving patches of old rubber behind can ruin the warranty on your brand new hardwood or laminate. Our crew ensures the subfloor is perfectly smooth for the next trade.

### The Stairs

Carpet on stairs is aggressively nailed, stapled, and wrapped tightly over the wooden nosings. A standard residential staircase has about 12 to 14 steps, and each one can hide dozens of hidden staples.

Removing stair carpet the right way involves:

-   Carefully prying up the tight wrapping around the nosing
-   Pulling every single hidden staple by hand
-   Protecting the original wood treads from deep scratches

We carefully pull every single fastener to avoid damaging the wood underneath. This careful preparation makes a highly visible difference to how a new runner sits on the steps.

### It Is Wet

Flood-damaged carpet has to come out immediately to stop harmful mold from developing. Mold can begin growing inside damp foam padding in as little as 24 to 48 hours.

Water-soaked flooring is also incredibly heavy, often weighing two to three times its normal dry weight. We hold same-day slots specifically for emergency water damage calls. Extra floor protection is always brought along to ensure the heavy, dripping rolls do not ruin your hallways on the way out.

## What It Costs

Disposing of construction materials in 2026 is not cheap. The City of Toronto currently charges $189.96 per tonne for renovation waste at their local drop-off depots. Our flat-rate pricing includes all of these disposal fees so you never have to guess the final bill.

Here are the standard rates for our most popular packages:

-   **Single room:** $89 to $149
-   **Two or three rooms:** $199 to $279
-   **Full house including stairs:** $279 to $349

Everything is completely included in these numbers. We cover the tear-up, the tack strips, pulling the staples, sweeping, and the final disposal trip.

If the old flooring is just one small part of a much wider home update, you can combine your services. Please see our 

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 page, where the whole job is simply priced as one single load. We make pricing transparent so you can plan your renovation budget with total confidence.

Ready to cross Carpet Removal Toronto off your to-do list?

Give us a call today, and let’s get your space ready for its fresh new look.

Transparent Pricing

## How Much Does Carpet Removal Cost?

We price by the load, not by the hour, and the number is locked before we touch anything. No hourly meter, no disposal surprises at the end.

### Minimum Load

$49 to $89

one or two items

-   Single item pickups
-   Curbside or in-home
-   Two-person crew
-   Eco-certified disposal

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### Quarter Truck

$89 to $149

small load

-   A few pieces of furniture
-   Appliance plus boxes
-   All loading included
-   Donation routing

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Most Common

### Half Truck

$199 to $279

most common

-   Roughly one room of contents
-   Garage or basement clear-out
-   All loading and carrying
-   Sweep-up included

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### Full Truck

$389 to $549

largest single load

-   Whole-property cleanouts
-   Extra trucks $349 to $499
-   Multi-truck scheduling
-   Documentation on request

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Prices are in CAD and include the two-person crew, truck, fuel, loading, and eco-certified disposal. Same-day bookings add a flat $50 rush surcharge.

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The Difference

## Why Choose Us For Carpet Removal

### Tear-Up Is Included

You do not need to lift the carpet first. Cutting, rolling, and stripping the underlay and tack strips is part of the service, not an extra.

### Subfloor Left Ready

Staples and nails are pulled and the floor is swept, so your installer can start immediately instead of doing prep work at their rate.

### Timed To Your Install

Book us for the morning before your flooring arrives and the room is clear and prepped when the installers walk in.

### One Load-Based Price

Whole floors of carpet compress down surprisingly well, so most houses fit within one load at $199 to $349.

Simple Process

## How Our Carpet Removal Works

1.  01
    
    ### Tell Us The Rooms
    
    Roughly how many rooms or square feet, and whether stairs are included. That sets the load size.
    
2.  02
    
    ### Book A Window
    
    Same-day or next-day, timed ahead of your new flooring installation.
    
3.  03
    
    ### Cut, Roll, Strip
    
    We cut the carpet into manageable sections, roll and tape them, then pull underlay, tack strips, and staples.
    
4.  04
    
    ### Sweep And Haul
    
    The subfloor is swept clean and everything leaves in one load.
    

The Comparison

## Carpet Removal With Us vs. The Franchises

What actually changes when you book carpet removal with a local crew instead of a national junk removal franchise.

| Comparison point | Toronto Quick Junk Removal | National Franchises |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Booking Window | Confirmed same-day or next-day window, morning or afternoon | Three to five day booking queue |
| Pricing | Upfront load-based price locked before we touch anything | Hourly rates plus fuel and disposal fees added at the end |
| Crew | Two-person crew on every job, no exceptions | Single-operator visits are common |
| Insurance And Compliance | $2M liability, WSIB compliant, Toronto business licensed | Coverage varies and is rarely confirmed upfront |
| Where Your Junk Goes | Up to 60% diverted from landfill through eco-certified partners | Straight to landfill unless you ask |

## Not Sure What Your Carpet Removal Will Cost?

Send a couple of photos or describe the job. We will give you a load-based price before we touch anything, no obligation to book.

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Our Work

## Carpet Removal In Toronto

Recent jobs across the GTA. Click any image to enlarge.

 

 

Reviews

## What Customers Say About Our Carpet Removal

4.9 from 40+ Google reviews

> "Two bedrooms and a hallway stripped before the new floor went in. Subfloor was clean and staple free."

Jasleen K.

Milton

> "Old carpet and underlay from a basement rec room. Booked in the morning and gone the same afternoon."

Nathan W.

Milton

> "Stairs and landing carpet removed. Fiddly job and they did it properly."

Colin D.

East York

Got Questions?

## Carpet Removal FAQs

### How much does carpet removal cost in Toronto?

A single room is usually $89 to $149, two or three rooms run $199 to $279, and a full house of carpet including stairs is typically $279 to $349. Tear-up, tack strips, and sweeping are included.

### Do I need to pull the carpet up first?

No. Cutting, rolling, and lifting the carpet is the job. We also pull the underlay, tack strips, and staples so the subfloor is ready for the next installer.

### Do you remove the tack strips and staples?

Yes. Tack strips are pried up and staples pulled, then the subfloor is swept. This is the prep work flooring installers usually charge extra for.

### Can you take carpet from stairs?

Yes. Stairs are the fiddliest part of any carpet job because of the treads, risers, and nosing. It takes longer but it is included in the load price.

### Can you do it before my new flooring arrives?

Yes, and that is the most common booking. Schedule us for the morning before your installation and the room will be stripped, swept, and ready.

### Is old carpet recyclable?

Some carpet backing and fibre can be recovered, but Ontario has limited carpet recycling capacity. We route what we can and dispose of the rest through eco-certified partners.

### What about carpet from a flooded basement?

We take wet carpet and underlay, though saturated material is much heavier and can shift the load into a higher band. Tell us when you book so we bring extra matting for the carry route.

### Still have a question?

Call the crew directly and we will tell you straight whether we can take it and what it costs.

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-   Upfront pricing, locked before we start
-   Fully insured and WSIB compliant
-   Up to 60% diverted from landfill