Name the room and visible finish
Name each room or zone and record the visible floor finish. Avoid describing the whole property as one floor type if rooms or thresholds differ. Include where the finish stops, such as at a cabinet run, stair or adjoining room. Existing plans and installer notes can help identify the boundary without disturbing the surface.
Leave concealed layers unconfirmed
Finish, adhesive, mortar, underlay and subfloor are separate entries. Mark a concealed layer unknown unless you have reliable information for it. Do not lift suspect material to fill a blank in the schedule. Share available material reports through the agreed contact method; a photograph or a product guess does not establish that a layer can be handled as ordinary debris.
Ask the installer for a stopping condition
Ask the following flooring trade to describe the condition they need to receive. An exposed slab is not automatically level, dry, repaired or prepared for a particular product. Record the requested endpoint and compare it with the removal contractor's proposed scope. Grinding, structural subfloor work and new installation are not inferred from finish removal.
Use a layer schedule
Use one row per room and layer, with the stopping condition written beside it. This makes tile, wood, vinyl and carpet decisions comparable without creating separate plans for each material name. Bring unresolved layer questions to the flooring removal enquiry, and keep material assessment separate from the estimate.
Floor layer schedule
Copy these headings into your own working document and complete the rows for your property. The prompts are not findings or approval of work.
| Room and layer | Remove / retain / unknown | Agreed stopping condition |
|---|---|---|
| Visible finish | Fill in | Room edge and retained finishes |
| Adhesive or mortar | Fill in | Assessment and extent to confirm |
| Backing or subfloor | Fill in | Following-trade requirement to confirm |
Keep your completed record private. Bring the relevant scope questions into the optional project planner or discuss them directly with Clearpath.