A professional tile removal company removes ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles plus tile bedding and adhesive using low-dust extraction equipment, leaving a substrate ready for new flooring. Reputable Gold Coast and Brisbane tile removal companies use HEPA-filtered vacuums, dust shrouds on chipping hammers, and diamond grinding to clean residual adhesive. A typical bathroom takes half a day; a full house with tiled floors takes 2 to 3 days.
What a Tile Removal Service Includes
A complete tile removal service should cover:
- Site assessment and quote (often free, including from photos)
- Site protection with plastic sheeting and tape
- Dust extraction equipment connected to all chipping and grinding tools
- Tile removal using electric chipping hammers
- Tile bedding and adhesive removal
- Concrete grinding to smooth the substrate
- HEPA vacuum cleanup
- Skip bin and waste disposal
If a quote does not include all of these steps, ask why. Half-jobs leave you with adhesive residue that prevents new flooring from bonding properly.
Low-Dust vs Standard Tile Removal
| Method | Dust Level | Equipment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual hammer and chisel | Very high | Hand tools | Tiny areas only |
| Standard chipping hammer | High | Electric hammer, no extraction | Outdoor work |
| Low-dust professional | Minimal | Dust extraction, HEPA vacuum, sealed barriers | Indoor residential and commercial |
Always hire a low-dust professional for indoor work. Silica dust from tiles and concrete is regulated as hazardous under Queensland WHS law.
Questions to Ask Before Hiring
- Do you use low-dust methods with HEPA filtration?
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Do you remove tile bedding and adhesive, not just the tiles?
- Is concrete grinding included?
- Do you handle waste disposal?
- How long will my space be unusable?
Typical Tile Removal Timeline
| Area | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bathroom (8 sqm) | Half day |
| Kitchen (10 sqm) | Half to full day |
| Hallway and one room (20 sqm) | 1 day |
| Full house tiled floors (80 sqm+) | 2 to 3 days |
Why Choose Strip It Out
Strip It Out delivers low-dust tile removal across the Gold Coast and Brisbane with full dust extraction, HEPA vacuums and trained crews. We remove tiles, bedding and adhesive, then grind the substrate flat. Your space is ready for new flooring the next day. Call 0430 030 633 for a free quote.