Is $4,500 to level subfloor for LVP installation a fair price?
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I'm nearing the finish line on a full first floor remodel of my 80s built home. The LVP flooring installers refused to proceed because the subfloors weren’t level. I was told I'd need to spend an additional $4,500 to rip up the subfloor and replace five joists. I get that parts of the floor aren’t perfectly level (they never actually told me how unlevel), but this seems extreme. The company they recommended only has 3 Google reviews, and I’m not finding much online about similar situations. I'm wondering how level the subfloor really needs to be for LVP, if sanding/compound typically works, and if this kind of upsell is common.
Quote Details
The quote is for leveling the subfloor to prepare for LVP installation. This involves: - Ripping up the existing subfloor - Replacing five joists
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Category
Flooring
Price
$4,500
Quote Date
July 20, 2025
Flooring material
Vinyl
Removal included
No
Subfloor work?
No
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