Flooring
Flooring installation and replacement as part of remodeling and home-improvement projects. Coordinated with the broader scope of work in your home.
What this service includes
Flooring covers the most used surfaces in your home, and the right material in the right condition changes how a room looks and how it holds up over time. Flooring work ranges from installing new tile, plank, or sheet flooring to repairing or replacing sections that have been damaged. The material you choose matters, but so does what sits underneath it, because a floor is only as stable as the subfloor beneath.
South Florida is tough on flooring. Constant humidity swells and warps solid wood, so many homeowners here lean toward tile, luxury vinyl plank, or laminate that handles moisture better. Tile grout can stain and crack if it is not sealed, and a subfloor that has taken on water, whether from a slow leak or condensation under the home, will ruin even the best flooring installed on top of it. That is why flooring work in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County almost always starts with a hard look at the subfloor and the moisture conditions in the space, not just the finished material.
Flooring at CIT Repair & Remodeling is handled by the same owner-operated team behind the company's roofing work. The business is woman-owned and owner-operated by Citlaly Torres, who stays involved in the project. Free estimates lay out the materials, the scope, and the subfloor prep needed before any work starts, so you understand what is included.
A flooring project typically involves removing the old floor, inspecting and prepping the subfloor, installing underlayment or backer board where needed, laying the new flooring, and finishing with grout, trim, or transitions. Where structural subfloor work is involved, Broward County permitting and inspection requirements may apply, and those permits are pulled and inspected as part of the job. The goal is a floor that looks right on install day and stays flat and solid through South Florida humidity.
Signs you may need this service
- Cracked, loose, or hollow-sounding tiles, or grout that is crumbling and staining.
- Wood or laminate planks that are cupping, buckling, or separating at the seams.
- Soft spots or discoloration in the floor that point to subfloor water damage.
- Flooring that is worn, dated, or no longer matches the rest of the home.
- You are finishing a renovation or repair after a leak and need the floor replaced.
How this work is done
This describes how flooring generally proceeds in the trade, so you know what to expect.
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Consultation and estimate
The existing floor and subfloor are reviewed, and the homeowner's goals for material and look are discussed. A free estimate lays out the scope, materials, and any subfloor prep needed.
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Subfloor inspection and prep
The old flooring is removed and the subfloor is inspected for moisture damage, rot, or unevenness. Damaged sections are repaired or replaced so the new floor has a flat, solid base.
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Permitting when required
Where structural subfloor work is involved, the required Broward County permits are pulled before installation continues. Finish flooring alone usually does not require a permit.
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Underlayment or backer board
The appropriate underlayment, moisture barrier, or cement backer board is installed beneath the new flooring according to the material and the space.
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Flooring installation and finish
Tile, plank, or sheet flooring is laid, grouted, or seamed, and trim, transitions, and baseboards are finished to complete the space.
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Walkthrough
The finished floor is cleaned and reviewed with the homeowner, including care guidance for the material in a humid climate.
Why homeowners call CIT
- Florida Certified Roofing Contractor
Remodeling work is coordinated by the same owner-operated team behind a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor.
- Woman-owned & owner-operated
Owned and operated by Citlaly Torres, the licensed contractor on the project.
Frequently asked questions
Service areas
We provide flooring to homeowners in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Broward County. Contact us to confirm we cover your address.
Get a free estimate for flooring
Call to talk through your project, or request a free estimate. We serve Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Broward County.