Before you can install gleaming new floors or a fresh shower surround, you have to deal with the messy job of removing old tile. Many homeowners underestimate the time, labor, and specialized tools required—until the first hammer meets the first cracked porcelain. At CountBricks, we generate instant, voice-activated estimates that reveal the true tile removal cost and help you budget every stage of your renovation with confidence.
Several factors influence the final number you see on a CountBricks estimate:
• Tile type and thickness: Ceramic comes up faster than thick porcelain or natural stone.
• Square footage: More surface area equals more labor hours and debris hauling.
• Location in the home: Floor tiles on slab require different tools than wall tiles on drywall.
• Substrate condition: Removing tile installed on a cement backer board is simpler than chiseling mortar off concrete.
• Accessibility: A first-floor kitchen is easier (read: cheaper) than a third-floor master bath with narrow hallways.
CountBricks real-time pricing pulls current labor and disposal rates from our local trade network:
• Standard ceramic floor tile: $2.50–$4.50 per square foot
• Porcelain or natural stone: $4.00–$6.50 per square foot
• Wall tile in bathrooms: $3.50–$5.50 per square foot
• Thin-set or mortar bed scraping: $0.75–$1.50 per square foot
• Debris hauling and landfill fees: $150–$300 per 20-yard dumpster
Our AI applies these numbers automatically, so your CountBricks quote always reflects market conditions—not last year’s averages.
• Subfloor repairs: Water damage or cracks revealed after demo can add $1.25–$3.00 per square foot.
• Dust control: HEPA filtration and plastic containment run $0.50–$1.00 per square foot but protect your HVAC system.
• After-hours work: Condo rules or busy households may require evening labor rates.
• Permit fees: Some municipalities classify extensive removal as structural work; CountBricks flags these requirements in your estimate.
1. Voice-first field data: Walk the space, speak dimensions and material notes, and let our AI convert speech to precise square footage.
2. Live material pricing: We sync to regional supplier databases to compare current dumpster rental and blade pricing.
3. Optimized labor scheduling: Our algorithm matches your job to crews already working nearby, reducing mobilization charges.
4. One-click change orders: If you decide mid-project to remove adjoining backsplash, your tile removal cost updates instantly inside CountBricks.com/services.
1. Open a new project in the CountBricks dashboard and select “Flooring Demo.”
2. Tap the microphone icon, walk the room, and speak the dimensions—our AI builds the plan in real time.
3. Confirm tile type, substrate, and accessibility prompts.
4. Review the autogenerated line items: labor, equipment, debris, contingency.
5. Export a branded PDF quote or push the numbers straight into an invoice.
• Schedule removal 24 hours before new tile delivery—fresh mortar bonds better to a clean, settled surface.
• Ask crews to score grout lines first; it shortens chisel time by up to 15%.
• Invest in zip-door containment on occupied homes to avoid multi-room cleanup.
• Salvage intact accent tiles to cut décor costs; CountBricks can tag reusable pieces in your takeoff.
• Photograph substrate damage immediately—our platform attaches images to change orders for transparent billing.
• Speed: Voice-to-estimate in under five minutes equals faster project approvals.
• Accuracy: Our blueprint takeoff AI reduces measurement errors to under 1%.
• Transparency: Every labor hour, blade, and dumpster appears as an individual line item.
• Flexibility: Adjust scope on the fly and watch the total tile removal cost recalculate instantly.
• Support: Need guidance? Book a free consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation.
Removing outdated tile is the first step toward a modern kitchen or spa-like bath. With CountBricks, you eliminate the guesswork, prevent budget overruns, and keep your renovation on schedule. Generate your personalized tile removal cost estimate today and experience the future of residential construction planning.
When the Gonzales family bought a 1990s-era home in Katy, the first priority was replacing cracked 12”x12” ceramic floors. They opened CountBricks on a smartphone and spoke the room dimensions while walking the perimeter. In 180 seconds, the platform produced a full breakdown:
• 320 sq ft ceramic tile removal @ $3.25 / sq ft: $1,040
• Thin-set scraping @ $1.00 / sq ft: $320
• HEPA dust containment: $200
• Dumpster and hauling: $180
• 10% contingency: $174
Total projected tile removal cost: $1,914
• Crew Matching: CountBricks assigned a demo team already finishing a nearby project, saving $150 in travel fees.
• Real-time Adjustments: Mid-demo, moisture damage was found under the sink. The homeowner approved an extra 12 sq ft of removal via the mobile app; costs updated instantly.
• Documentation: Before-and-after substrate photos were auto-attached to the invoice, eliminating disputes.
The kitchen was cleared to bare slab in one day, under budget by $96 thanks to reduced mobilization and lower than expected dumpster weight. The family scheduled new flooring installation through CountBricks.com/services the same afternoon.
• Early digital estimates can reveal savings opportunities—crew proximity matters.
• Transparent line items build homeowner trust, speeding approval times.
• Flexible AI tools keep renovation timelines intact when surprises arise.
Thinking about your own project? Reach out at CountBricks.com/consultation and let our AI show you exactly what tile removal will cost before the first tile pops.
