Flooring in Rome, GA
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Rome has about 38,000 residents and 17,000 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1974. Floyd 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 Rome.
This page covers Rome and its 5 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Rome homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in Rome at 1974; about 20% 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.
The U.S. Department of Energy places Floyd 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.
Only about 49% of occupied homes in Rome 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 Rome
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Rome, permits come from the city's building department, or from Floyd 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 Rome
- 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 Rome
Company profiles for Rome are on the way. Call or send a request above to reach a company that covers your ZIP code.
Flooring in Rome: questions
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Rome?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Rome, permits come from the city's building department, or from Floyd County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in Rome?
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 Rome. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 49% of occupied homes in Rome 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.
How old are homes in Rome?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1974, and about 59% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
What climate zone is Rome in?
Floyd 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.
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