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Basement floors, done for the basement.

A basement is a concrete slab with moisture under it, a staircase coming down into it, and a floor that has to handle both. I test the slab before I commit to LVP, run a 6 mil vapor barrier under every plank, and put a moisture barrier pad under basement carpet from the Premium tier up. Text me the rooms and a photo and I ballpark it today.

Carpet from $3.82/SFLVP from $5.00/SFMoisture testedVapor barrier included
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Basement pricing, posted

Basement carpetCarpet + pad + install + old carpet take-up · moisture barrier pad from Premium up$3.82–$6.50/SF
Basement LVPPlank + underlayment + install · 6 mil vapor barrier on the slab included · Essential $5.00 · Signature $5.75–$7.00 · Reserve $7.00–$8.00from $5.00/SF
Basement stairs, carpetedWall-to-wall wrap · per step by carpet tier · $500 minimum$50–$78/step
Basement stairs, LVPStair nose $85 · bent nose $100 · winder or pie step $125$85–$125/step
Conversion prepCarpet to LVP · tack strips, staples, scrape$0.75/SF · $150 min
Subfloor prep & levelingBeyond basic prep · scoped at the measure, never mid-jobQuoted on scope

Every price all-in and tax-included. Full tier breakdown, what's included, and every add-on price is on the pricing page, the same numbers every client sees.

What a basement floor actually needs

Moisture test before LVP. Concrete breathes. Before I commit to plank on a slab I test the moisture. If the slab reads high, we talk about it before you spend a dollar, not after the floor cups.
Vapor barrier under every plank. A 6 mil vapor barrier goes down under LVP on every basement job. It is in the price, not an add-on, and it is what the manufacturer warranty calls for.
Carpet gets a barrier too. Basement carpet from the Premium tier up goes over a moisture barrier pad, so spills and slab moisture stay out of the pad instead of living in it. Basic carries a plain rebond pad, which is why I steer basements to Premium.
The stairs go in last. Basement stairs get wrapped after the floor is finished, priced per step by tier, and always on the firmer moisture barrier pad rather than the cushion. Nobody walks the new floor until the job is done.

Common questions

Carpet or LVP in a basement?
LVP if the basement has a bathroom, a bar, a walkout door, or any history of water. Carpet if it is a family room, a bedroom, or a playroom and you want it warm and quiet underfoot. Plenty of basements get both: LVP in the wet zones and carpet where people sit. I will tell you which yours is at the measure, and the price for each is posted right here.
Do you test the slab for moisture?
Yes, before any LVP goes down on concrete. Concrete breathes, and a slab that reads high will cup or lift a plank floor no matter who installs it. If the reading is high we talk about it before anything is ordered, not after.
Is the vapor barrier extra?
No. A 6 mil vapor barrier under LVP on a slab is part of the posted price. It is what the manufacturer warranty calls for, so it is never an add-on.
What about the stairs down to the basement?
Carpeted stairs are wrapped wall-to-wall and priced per step by carpet tier, $50 to $78 a step with a $500 minimum per staircase. LVP stairs carry a stair nose at $85 or a bent nose at $100 per step. Stairs are the last thing installed so nobody walks the new floor before it is finished.
Can you replace basement carpet with LVP?
Yes. The carpet comes up, tack strips and staples come out, and the slab gets scraped clean. That conversion prep is a posted $0.75 per square foot with a $150 minimum, quoted before I start, never mid-job.

Text me a photo of your basement

Send the rooms and a photo of what's down there now. I'll tell you carpet or LVP, and what it costs, usually the same day.

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