Flooring in Martin, GA
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Half of the roughly 188 homes in Martin, GA were built before 1977, according to Census estimates for this city of about 422 people. The city sits in climate zone 3A, a warm, humid climate. Use the notes below before you call, then reach an independent flooring company that serves Martin.
This page covers Martin and its 1 ZIP code. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Martin homeowners should know about flooring
The median home in Martin was built in 1977, and about 53% were built before 1980. 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.
The U.S. Department of Energy places Stephens County in climate zone 3A (warm, humid). Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink. Ask how long the flooring will acclimate and whether concrete slabs get a moisture test.
About 70% of homes in Martin are single-family houses, and about 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Martin
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Martin, permits come from the city's building department, or from Stephens 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 Martin
- 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 Martin
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Flooring in Martin: questions
What climate zone is Martin in?
Stephens 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 Martin?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1977, and about 53% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Martin?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Martin, permits come from the city's building department, or from Stephens County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in Martin?
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.
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