What warrantee does the builder offer on the flooring? I assume the flooring company's warrantee would be void because of the manner in which the wall sets on the flooring.

Hi, decorideas,

I share your concern about expansion and contraction. Most LVP manufacturers specify 1/4" gap for expansion and contraction. That can be achieved without removing the framing by simply scoring and removing a portion of the LVP which will be hidden under the drywall and/or baseboard. I caution that LVP is not a good choice near fireplaces due to the heat generated, but if the fireplace is one of the new-fangled electric ones, that concern doesn't apply.

Thank-you Charles. I was also thinking that scoring the LVP would mitigate the risk of buckling.

The fireplace will be electric and will generate heat.

I am also concerned that LVP and molding are combustable and should be removed from the inside of the fireplace frame out space.

A jamb saw could be used vertically to create a gap around the plate. An oscillating tool could clean up at the wall. It wouldn't matter if it was a small space like a bathroom, but that wide expanse of vinyl wrapping around a wall is begging to move.

Do my eyes deceive me that the contractor notched the stud rather than remove the baseboard too? I also don't expect your electrical to be done right.

"I also don't expect your electrical to be done right."

I am anticipating the electrical cord from the fireplace to come out of the new drywall and pug into the existing outlet visible in the photo.

The electric, cable etc will need to be moved.....

" A jamb saw could be used vertically"

I wouldn't go near that. I recall a really nasty injury to someone that tried it.