What does it cost to replace kitchen flooring in Toronto?
$4,093.26
$1,850.00
For this Toronto flooring replacement, RenoFiz estimated about $4,093 CAD for the mandatory scope, plus up to $1,850 CAD of possible extra work if asbestos abatement is required after testing.
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Location
Toronto, ON
Floor area
Approximately 200 sq. ft.
Existing floor
Sheet vinyl
New floor
Contractor-supplied LVP
Home age
Built in 1980
Finishing
New baseboards and 2 transitions
Where the $4,093 project cost goes
Where the $4,093 project cost goes
See the full cost breakdown for this project.
| Scope item | Labour | Materials | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Testing | $95.00 | $250.00 | $345.00 |
| Site Protection | $62.00 | $75.00 | $137.00 |
| Appliance Removal | $93.00 | — | $93.00 |
| Baseboard Removal | $93.00 | — | $93.00 |
| Vinyl Flooring Removal | $248.00 | $125.00 | $373.00 |
| Subfloor Preparation | $124.00 | $60.00 | $184.00 |
| LVP Flooring Installation | $496.00 | $1,434.40 | $1,930.40 |
| Baseboard Installation | $248.00 | $310.86 | $558.86 |
| Transition Installation | $62.00 | $100.00 | $162.00 |
| Appliance Reset | $93.00 | — | $93.00 |
| Final Cleanup | $124.00 | — | $124.00 |
| Complete base project cost | $1,738.00 | $2,355.26 | $4,093.26 |
Total Cost
$4,093.26
Possible extra
$1,850.00
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Things to know for your project
Things to know for your project
Conditions, constraints, and on-site decisions that shape the final project cost.
A positive asbestos test
Trigger: Laboratory testing confirms asbestos-containing vinyl flooring or backing.
Qualified professionals, appropriate containment, filtration, and certified disposal would be required. This example identifies approximately $1,850 in possible additional abatement work.
More extensive subfloor work
Trigger: Damage, moisture, significant unevenness, or other conditions are discovered after removal.
Additional repair materials and labour may be required before LVP can be installed. The source example does not assign a price to this unknown condition.
Different flooring or finishing choices
Trigger: The flooring product, material quality, baseboard choice, transition count, or material supplier changes.
Product and finishing decisions change both material cost and installation labour.
Different room conditions
Trigger: The project has a larger area, difficult access, stairs, unusual cuts, more transitions, or condo corporation restrictions.
Those conditions require their own scoped estimate instead of using this example as an average price.
The real conversation behind this estimate
The real conversation behind this estimate
This is the how RenoFiz gathered the facts and turned a simple request into a scoped estimate.
I'd like to replace my flooring
Great project. From your photos, this looks like a straightforward flooring replacement for your kitchen and dining area. A few questions to define the scope and give you an accurate estimate:
Question: What is your postal code (first three characters/FSA)?
Question: Roughly what's the square footage of the area you want re-floored?
Question: What type of new flooring are you considering?
- Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
- Tile
- Laminate
- Hardwood
Question: Who will supply the new flooring material?
- I will provide the flooring
- I want the contractor to provide the flooring
Question: Would you like new baseboards, or should we try to remove and reinstall the existing wood ones?
- Install new baseboards
- Remove and reinstall existing baseboards
Question: Do you know roughly what year the home was built?
What is your postal code (first three characters/FSA)?: M5V
Roughly what's the square footage of the area you want re-floored?: 200sqft
What type of new flooring are you considering?: Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
Who will supply the new flooring material?: I want the contractor to provide the flooring
Would you like new baseboards, or should we try to remove and reinstall the existing wood ones?: Install new baseboards
Do you know roughly what year the home was built?: 1980
Thanks for those details. Since your home was built in 1980 and has vinyl flooring, there's one critical step to sort out before we finalize the plan.
In Ontario, any home built before 1990 needs asbestos testing before materials like sheet vinyl or its backing are disturbed, since they often contained asbestos.
Two questions to refine the scope and the process:
Question: Would you like the existing vinyl flooring removed, or should the new LVP go directly over it?
- Remove existing vinyl (requires asbestos testing)
- Install new LVP over existing vinyl (no testing required if undisturbed)
Question: Are any transitions needed where the new flooring meets other rooms (e.g., to carpet, tile, or hardwood)?
Would you like the existing vinyl flooring removed, or should the new LVP go directly over it?: Remove existing vinyl (requires asbestos testing)
Are any transitions needed where the new flooring meets other rooms (e.g., to carpet, tile, or hardwood)?: yes
Understood. Since we're removing the existing vinyl in a 1980s home, we'll fold the asbestos testing step into the estimate so everything is handled safely and legally.
Two more quick questions to wrap up:
Question: Do you already have a hazardous materials (asbestos) survey or test report for the flooring?
- No, I need testing
- Yes, and it was negative (no asbestos)
- Yes, and it was positive (asbestos present)
Question: How many transitions are needed, and what materials are we meeting (e.g., 2 transitions to carpet, 1 to hardwood)?
Do you already have a hazardous materials (asbestos) survey or test report for the flooring?: No, I need testing
How many transitions are needed, and what materials are we meeting (e.g., 2 transitions to carpet, 1 to hardwood)?: 2
I've got what I need to put the estimate together — just one last materials check:
Question: I've estimated about 60 linear feet of baseboards for this area. Does that sound right, or do you have a more precise measurement?
- 60 feet sounds about right
- I'll measure and provide the exact length
- Estimate from the photos
I've estimated about 60 linear feet of baseboards for this area. Does that sound right, or do you have a more precise measurement?: 60 feet sounds about right
Almost ready with your estimate — one last detail on the property type:
Question: Is this a single-family home, or a condo/condo corporation property?
- Single-family home
- Condo/ Condo Corporation property
Is this a single-family home, or a condo/condo corporation property?: Single-family home
Here's the estimate.
Work Summary
This project removes the existing sheet vinyl and installs 200 square feet of new Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring in a 1980s home. The scope covers mandatory asbestos testing, subfloor prep, and new baseboards and transitions. Appliances are moved and reset for a continuous flooring surface across the area.
Cost Estimate Breakdown
| # | Title | Description | Labour | Material | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Asbestos Testing | Collect bulk samples of the existing vinyl flooring and backing, submit them to a qualified lab, and obtain the results. | $95 | $250 | $345 |
| 1.2 | Site Protection | Supply and install floor protection (Ram Board or similar) and dust barriers to shield adjacent living areas. | $62 | $75 | $137 |
| 1.3 | Appliance Removal | Disconnect and move the refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher for full flooring coverage. | $93 | $0 | $93 |
| 1.4 | Baseboard Removal | Carefully pull the existing baseboards and dispose of debris. | $93 | $0 | $93 |
| 1.5 | Vinyl Flooring Removal | Remove the existing sheet vinyl and underlayment, including loading and disposal fees. | $248 | $125 | $373 |
| 1.6 | Subfloor Preparation | Inspect the subfloor, scrape residues, and apply floor patch/leveler for a flat LVP surface. | $124 | $60 | $184 |
| 1.7 | LVP Flooring Installation | Lay new Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) across the designated 200 sqft area. | $496 | $1,434 | $1,930 |
| 1.8 | Baseboard Installation | Supply and install new baseboards and shoe molding, mitering corners and fastening. | $248 | $311 | $559 |
| 1.9 | Transition Installation | Supply and install transition strips at two doorways to match the new flooring. | $62 | $100 | $162 |
| 1.10 | Appliance Reset | Reset and reconnect the refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher; verify level and leak-free operation. | $93 | $0 | $93 |
| 1.11 | Final Cleanup | Final vacuum of the work area, removal of all project debris, and site demobilization. | $124 | $0 | $124 |
Cost Summary
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Materials | $2,355 |
| Labour | $1,738 |
| Mandatory Scope Total | $4,093 |
Potential Additional Items
| # | Description | Trade | Est. Cost | On-Site Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-01 | Hazardous material abatement for asbestos-containing vinyl flooring and backing, including containment, HEPA filtration, and certified disposal. | Asbestos Abatement Contractor | $1,850 | Positive asbestos test result from lab analysis. |
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