Tile and Carpet Removal in Rochester New York
Professional Floor Removal for Epoxy Ready Surfaces
Removing old tile or carpet is the first step when upgrading to a strong epoxy floor. Aqua Tight Epoxy Floors provides complete tile and carpet removal services throughout Rochester and the surrounding suburbs. Our team handles the entire process from tear out to surface prep so your new epoxy system bonds perfectly and lasts for many years.
We remove flooring in basements, garages, commercial buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and residential properties. Whether you are switching from outdated tile or dealing with glued down carpet, we deliver clean removal and a fully prepped concrete surface.
Why Professional Tile and Carpet Removal Matters
Proper floor removal is critical for any epoxy application. When old flooring is not fully removed or the concrete is not prepared correctly, epoxy can peel or separate over time. Our crew uses commercial grade tools and certified techniques to ensure your concrete is smooth, clean, and ready for new flooring.
What you can expect
• Fast removal with minimal mess
• No leftover adhesives or carpet glue
• Concrete grinding and cleaning
• Disposal of old flooring materials
• Full prep for epoxy installation
Tile Removal Services
Our tile removal process includes breaking up tile, removing thinset, and preparing the concrete for its next finish. We use specialized equipment that removes tile efficiently while reducing dust.
We remove
• Ceramic tile
• Porcelain tile
• Natural stone tile
• Thinset mortar
• Old grout and adhesives
Every tile job ends with diamond grinding to create a flat and clean surface that allows epoxy to bond correctly.
Carpet Removal Services
Carpet removal often reveals glue, tack strips, staples, and other materials that must be cleaned before any new flooring goes down. Aqua Tight handles all of it.
Our carpet removal includes
• Pulling old carpet and padding
• Removing tack strips and staples
• Scraping and grinding glue off the concrete
• Full concrete leveling and smoothing
Your space is left clean and ready for epoxy flooring, polished concrete, or any other concrete finish.
Residential and Commercial Floor Removal
We service homes and businesses across Rochester. No job is too small or too large. Whether you are updating a single room or preparing a commercial building for a full epoxy installation, Aqua Tight brings the same level of detail and quality.
Common projects
• Garage floor updates
• Basement remodels
• Retail and restaurant spaces
• Workshops and warehouses
• Office flooring upgrades
Serving Rochester and Surrounding Suburbs
We proudly provide professional tile and carpet removal in
Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Henrietta, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Gates, Spencerport, Victor, and nearby communities.
If you live in or near Monroe County, our team can be at your property quickly to begin the removal process.
Get a Free Quote
If you are getting ready for a new epoxy floor, Aqua Tight Epoxy Floors can handle the entire prep process. Contact us today for a free quote on tile and carpet removal in Rochester New York.
You can also request an estimate directly through our online form.

