Floor removal eats more labour hours than most crews realize — and the tool you're using makes a bigger difference than you'd think.
See exactly what switching to a power scraper saves you by crew rate, job volume, and floor type.
| Metric | Manual Removal | Power Scraper (Eddy) | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours per job | 8 | 2.5 | 5.5 hrs |
| Labour cost per job (full crew) | $560 | $175 | $385 |
| Subfloor repair cost per job | $120 | $12 | $108 |
| Total cost per job | $680 | $187 | $493 |
| Total cost per year (40 jobs) | $27,200 | $7,480 | $19,720 |
At 40 jobs/year, the Eddy pays for itself in under 1.0 months. Every job after that is recovered margin.
Benchmarks based on real job data from contractor field use. Subfloor repair cost for powered removal estimated at 10% of manual — oscillating action causes far less subfloor damage than hand scrapers. Adjust all inputs to match your crew's real numbers.
Different floor types respond differently to powered removal. Enter your job size, crew, and hourly rate to see the exact time and money recovered on each surface — so you know where a power floor scraper makes the biggest difference for your specific workload.
| Floor Type | Manual Hours | Manual Labour Cost | Powered Hours | Powered Labour Cost | Hours Saved | Labour $ Saved |
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Speed benchmarks based on single-operator oscillating power scraper on a prepared subfloor. Manual benchmarks reflect a 2-person crew. LVT/Vinyl Plank highlighted as the most common high-impact use case. Glue-down hardwood shows the largest raw time savings.
Powered speeds are for a single-operator oscillating floor scraper on a prepared subfloor. Manual speeds reflect a 2-person crew. Results vary by adhesive type and age of installation.
Use your actual crew rate, real job sizes, and honest manual hours. The more accurate your inputs, the clearer your ROI picture — and the easier the case becomes for the upgrade.
The Labour Savings Calculator shows exactly how many jobs until a power floor scraper pays for itself. For most flooring crews it's under 5 jobs. Often fewer than 3.
Use the Floor Removal Speed Comparison to identify which surfaces on your current workload deliver the largest return when switching from manual to powered removal.
The Eddy removes LVT, vinyl plank, linoleum, peel-and-stick tile, glued hardwood, carpet, cork, epoxy, adhesives, underpadding, paint stains, plaster, gum, and more — without damaging the subfloor. At 25 lbs with a detachable handle for stairs and tight spaces, it moves as fast as your crew does. Ships contractor-ready with 7 starter blades in various sizes, a blade pouch, nut driver, and manual. For commercial, residential, and industrial settings.
Detachable handle converts to handheld mode for stairs, corners, and edges — no second tool needed on complex jobs.
Weighs only 25 lbs — light enough to carry between rooms and up stairs without fatigue or crew lifting.
Low-noise operation at just 70 dB — suitable for occupied buildings, hotels, and commercial spaces during business hours.
4,450 RPM oscillating motor cuts through adhesive and flooring materials efficiently, without gouging OSB or plywood subfloors.
Ships with 7 starter blades in various sizes — ready for different floor types and adhesive conditions straight out of the box.
Handles carpeting, linoleum, vinyl, VCT/LVT/LVP, parquetry, epoxy, underpadding, adhesives, paint stains, plaster, gum, and more.
Oscillating blade geometry releases flooring cleanly, leaving the subfloor intact and ready for the next installation — fewer patches, fewer callbacks.
Contractor-ready kit includes a blade pouch, nut driver, and manual. Unbox it on the job site and get to work immediately — no setup time.
Built for floor removal, maintenance, cleaning, and surface preparation in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.
