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The unglamorous work that makes every floor above it last — leveling, moisture testing, and repairs done right before any new flooring goes down.
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Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has become the single most requested flooring installation we do across Indianapolis and Central Indiana — and for good reason. It gives you the visual warmth of hardwood or the texture of natural stone, without the maintenance headaches or moisture vulnerability of either. For homeowners balancing style, durability, and budget, LVP consistently comes out as the strongest all-around choice.
We install LVP using manufacturer-spec methods, starting with a proper subfloor assessment — not just laying planks over whatever's already there. That distinction matters more than most homeowners realize: a beautiful LVP floor installed over an uneven or moisture-compromised subfloor will show problems within a year or two, no matter how good the material itself is. We handle the prep work most installers skip, because it's the difference between a floor that looks great at the walkthrough and one that still looks great five years later.
For concrete or wood subfloors with low spots, dips, or uneven sections, we apply self-leveling compound to create a flat surface that your new floor can sit on without rocking, cracking, or developing hollow spots over time.
Luan is a thin plywood underlayment applied over existing subfloors to create a smooth, even surface — particularly useful for vinyl and laminate installations over older wood subfloors with imperfections that self-leveler alone won't address.
Wood subfloors that are soft, squeaky, or structurally compromised need to be addressed before any new floor goes in. We secure, replace, or supplement plywood subfloor panels as needed to give your new floor a solid foundation.
High spots are just as problematic as low ones — they cause floating floors to rock, tile to crack, and hardwood to telegraph unevenness. We grind or sand down high spots on both concrete and plywood subfloors to meet the flatness tolerance required by your floor type.
We install thin-film plastic moisture barriers over concrete subfloors for LVP and laminate installations where ground moisture migration is a concern. We also use moisture-resistant underlayment systems for specific applications.
Concrete subfloors require their own preparation process — grinding high spots, filling cracks and low areas, testing for moisture, and applying primer before self-leveling compound where needed. We handle all of it.
Settling, old construction, or previous poor installs can leave a subfloor out of level — we correct this before new flooring goes down.
Especially common in basements — we test moisture levels and address the source before it becomes a problem under new flooring.
Loose subfloor fasteners are the usual culprit — often fixable without replacing the subfloor entirely.
Leftover adhesive from a previous flooring install needs full removal — new material won't bond correctly over it.
Water damage or rot requires cutting out and replacing the affected subfloor section before anything new goes on top.
Basements top the list, given how common moisture issues are below grade. Older Indianapolis homes are next — decades of settling and multiple past flooring installs often leave a subfloor that needs real attention before anything new goes down. Kitchens and bathrooms carry their own risk from water exposure over time.
Subfloor prep is included as part of every installation we do — LVP, tile, laminate, hardwood, and carpet all start here — but it's also available on its own if your subfloor needs work independent of a flooring replacement.
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Costs vary widely based on what's needed — minor leveling runs less than major moisture remediation or section replacement. It's included as a transparent line item in your free estimate rather than a flat rate.
Squeaks, visible unevenness, soft spots, or a musty smell in a basement are common signs. If you're unsure, we assess subfloor condition as part of every free in-home estimate.
It can add time depending on the extent of the work, but skipping needed prep to save time almost always costs more later when the new flooring fails prematurely.
It's assessed and quoted as part of your free estimate for any flooring project, so there are no surprise line items once work begins.
Often yes — many squeaks come from loose fasteners that can be addressed without removing the existing flooring, depending on access.
We use a moisture meter to check subfloor moisture content before recommending flooring types or prep work, particularly important in basements.
Schedule a subfloor inspection and let us tell you exactly what you're working with before you spend a dollar on materials.
Call or text +1 317-978-5879 to schedule your inspection.
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