How much does it cost to remove old carpet and install LVP in a New Brunswick home?

Removing old carpet and installing quality LVP in a New Brunswick home typically costs $6 to $14 per square foot all-in, covering carpet removal, disposal, subfloor preparation, underlayment, and LVP installation. For a common NB project of 800 to 1,000 square feet (main floor or full basement), expect a total budget of $5,500 to $12,000.

Here is how the costs break down. Carpet removal and disposal runs $1 to $2 per square foot — this includes pulling up the carpet and underpad, removing tack strips, and hauling everything away. LVP materials cost $3 to $7 per square foot for quality SPC (stone polymer composite) or WPC (wood polymer composite) core products, with premium brands like COREtec, Mannington Adura, and Shaw Floorte at the higher end ($5 to $8). Underlayment with vapour barrier adds $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot — essential for any NB installation, and unnecessary if your chosen LVP has a pre-attached pad (though you still need a separate vapour barrier over concrete). Installation labour runs $2 to $5 per square foot for click-lock LVP.

For a mid-range example, an 900 square foot main floor in a Moncton home using a quality $5 per square foot LVP with professional installation at $3.50 per square foot, carpet removal at $1.50 per square foot, and underlayment at $0.75 per square foot works out to approximately $9,675 before trim and transition costs. Add baseboard reinstallation ($2 to $4 per linear foot), transition strips ($15 to $50 each), and door trimming ($15 to $30 per doorway), and the realistic total reaches $10,500 to $12,000.

This carpet-to-LVP conversion is one of the most popular flooring upgrades in New Brunswick right now, and for good reason. LVP is 100% waterproof, dimensionally stable across NB's dramatic humidity swings, and requires no humidity control equipment to maintain. For homeowners tired of carpet that traps moisture, allergens, and pet odours — particularly in NB basements where Maritime ground moisture migrates through concrete — LVP solves multiple problems at once. It is also warmer and quieter underfoot than tile, making it comfortable during NB's long heating season.

A few NB-specific considerations for this project. If your carpet was installed directly on a concrete basement slab without a moisture barrier, check for signs of moisture damage on the underpad — musty odours, discolouration, or mould growth. If present, address the moisture source before installing LVP by adding a dimpled drainage membrane ($1.50 to $3.00 per square foot) or ensuring proper vapour barrier underlayment. If your home was built before 1986 and carpet was installed over old vinyl tile, do not remove the vinyl — test it for asbestos first ($25 to $50 per sample). If it tests positive, the safest approach is often to install LVP directly over the old vinyl if it is flat and well-adhered, avoiding disturbance entirely.

Click-lock LVP is one of the most DIY-friendly flooring options, and handy homeowners can save $2 to $5 per square foot in labour by self-installing in straightforward rectangular rooms. However, for large open-concept spaces, rooms with complex layouts, or installations over concrete where moisture management matters, professional installation ensures proper expansion gaps, transition planning, and subfloor assessment. New Brunswick Flooring can match you with local LVP installers for free estimates.

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Looking for experienced contractors? The New Brunswick Construction Network connects homeowners with qualified professionals:

• First united design & construction inc.
• Gionetterenovations
• M&L Commercial and residential services
• 3Tone Construction Ltd
• FRS Flooring Solutions