How a project runs
Flooring goes badly when steps get compressed. This is the sequence we follow on every luxury vinyl plank job, from the first phone call to the walkthrough at the end.
Phone call and scope conversation
We ask what rooms are involved, what's on the floor now, whether there are stairs, and what the house sits on. That short conversation tells us whether the job is a one-day room or a multi-day main level, and it lets us come to the measure prepared.
On-site measure and subfloor check
We measure each room, plan how the plank run will read through doorways and sightlines, and put a straightedge on the floor. Where carpet is coming out, we look for staple lines and squeaks. Where tile is coming out, we talk about height changes and dust control before anything is committed.
Written scope
You get a document that lists rooms and square footage, demolition and disposal, subfloor prep as its own line, transitions and stair work, and how baseboard is being handled. If prep might change once the old floor is up, we say so up front instead of surprising you mid-week.
Scheduling and material staging
Material is ordered and delivered ahead of install day and staged inside so it can acclimate as the manufacturer requires. We agree on start times, parking, pets, and which rooms need to stay usable while we work.
Demolition and haul-away
Old flooring, pad, tack strip, staples, and adhesive come out. Adjacent rooms get protected, tile demo gets dust control, and debris leaves the property rather than sitting in the driveway all week.
Subfloor prep
Flatness gets mapped and corrected: grinding highs, filling lows, screwing down loose panels, and replacing damaged material. On concrete we check moisture. This step is finished before a single plank comes out of the box.
Installation
The layout is dry-laid and confirmed, casings are undercut, and the field goes in with staggered seams and consistent expansion at the perimeter. Stairs, landings, and transitions are cut and fit individually.
Trim, clean, and walkthrough
Baseboard or shoe goes back on, transitions are set flush, doors are checked for clearance, and the space is cleaned. We walk the floor with you and handle punch-list items rather than leaving them for a return trip that never happens.
After the walkthrough
Meridian LVP holds Idaho contractor registration RCE-57919, is bonded and insured, and backs its installation work with a 1-year craftsmanship warranty. If a seam opens, a transition lifts, or a board rocks during that first year, call (208) 891-1890 and we will come look at it.
Questions about how we run a job
- Do you provide a written estimate?
- Always. After the on-site measure you receive a written scope listing rooms and square footage, demolition and disposal, subfloor prep as its own line, transitions and stair work, and how baseboard is being handled. Nothing starts from a verbal number.
- What is included and what is excluded in a typical scope?
- Included: protection of the work path, demolition and haul-away, subfloor prep as specified, installation, transitions, trim reinstallation, and final cleanup. Excluded unless written in: licensed plumbing, gas, or electrical disconnects, hazardous-material testing and abatement, painting, drywall repair, and structural framing work. Each service page lists its own exclusions.
- How do change orders work if something is discovered mid-project?
- Old floors hide things. If demolition reveals damage or you decide to add a room, we price the additional work, put it in writing, and wait for your approval before performing it. You never receive an unapproved line at the end of a job.
- Are permits or inspections required for a flooring project?
- Replacing a floor covering in an existing home does not normally require a building permit in Ada or Canyon County. If a project extends into work that does — structural repair, or a change affecting a licensed trade — we tell you up front and coordinate the correct permitting rather than working around it.
- How are material and color selections handled?
- We walk through wear layer, core type, plank width, bevel, and finish at the measure so the choice is based on how the room is used rather than on a showroom display. You can buy the material yourself or we can specify and order it. Samples get viewed in the actual room, in daylight, before anything is ordered.
- Who is actually in my house — employees or subcontractors?
- Our own installers do the flooring work. On the rare project needing a licensed plumber or electrician, that trade is a separate qualified contractor and we tell you who is coming and when before they arrive.
- How should I prepare the house before install day?
- Clear small furniture, breakables, and closet floors where you can, plan a space for pets away from the work, and clear a parking spot near the entry for material and debris. We move larger furniture and coordinate appliance disconnects, and we confirm all of it in advance so nothing is a surprise on the morning of.
- What does the warranty cover once the job is finished?
- Our installation work carries a one-year craftsmanship warranty covering the quality of the work we performed. Material defects fall under the flooring manufacturer's warranty. If something moves or opens up during that first year, call us and we will come look at it.
Start with the measure
It costs nothing and it's the only honest way to price flooring work.