Flooring in Jonesboro, GA
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Jonesboro has about 6,100 residents and 2,200 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1972. Clayton County is in climate zone 3A (warm, humid), which shapes what new flooring involves here. Use the notes below before you call, then reach an independent flooring company that serves Jonesboro.
This page covers Jonesboro and its 3 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Jonesboro homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in Jonesboro at 1972; about 11% of homes were built before 1950. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos. Do not sand or scrape an old floor until it has been tested. Federal EPA rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to follow lead-safe work practices. Ask whether the company is EPA lead-safe certified.
Clayton County is in IECC climate zone 3A, a warm, humid climate, on the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink. Ask how long the flooring will acclimate and whether concrete slabs get a moisture test.
Only about 47% of occupied homes in Jonesboro are lived in by their owners, so many residents rent. Renters should check with the property owner or manager before hiring anyone for new flooring.
Permits and licenses in Jonesboro
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Jonesboro, permits come from the city's building department, or from Clayton County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
The Georgia Secretary of State's contractor licensing board licenses residential and general contractors. Look the company up with the State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors before you sign.
Look up a license: State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors
Questions to ask a flooring company in Jonesboro
- Will you check the subfloor for moisture and flatness first?
- How long does the material need to acclimate?
- Are removing the old floor and moving furniture included?
- Is your firm EPA lead-safe certified for work in homes built before 1978?
Flooring companies serving Jonesboro
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Flooring in Jonesboro: questions
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Jonesboro?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Jonesboro, permits come from the city's building department, or from Clayton County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in Jonesboro?
The Georgia Secretary of State's contractor licensing board licenses residential and general contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
I rent in Jonesboro. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 47% of occupied homes in Jonesboro are owner-occupied, so many residents rent. Check your lease first: the property owner or manager usually decides on new flooring and who does it.
What climate zone is Jonesboro in?
Clayton County is in IECC climate zone 3A (warm, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink.
How old are homes in Jonesboro?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1972, and about 69% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
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