Flooring in Glen Ellyn, IL
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Half of the roughly 11,000 homes in Glen Ellyn, IL were built before 1971, according to Census estimates for this city of about 28,000 people. DuPage County is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), which shapes what new flooring involves here. Here is what that means for your project, plus permit and license tips and questions to ask before you hire.
This page covers Glen Ellyn and its 2 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Flooring in Glen Ellyn: what the local homes and climate mean
Census estimates put the median build year in Glen Ellyn at 1971; about 18% 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.
DuPage County is in IECC climate zone 5A, a cool, 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.
About 63% of homes in Glen Ellyn are single-family houses, and about 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Glen Ellyn
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Glen Ellyn, permits come from the city's building department, or from DuPage County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Illinois has no statewide general contractor license; IDFPR licenses roofing contractors. For other trades, ask your city or county building department which license applies, and ask the company for its license number.
Look up a license: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Questions to ask a flooring company in Glen Ellyn
- 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 Glen Ellyn
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Flooring in Glen Ellyn: questions
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Glen Ellyn?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Glen Ellyn, permits come from the city's building department, or from DuPage County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Glen Ellyn in?
DuPage County is in IECC climate zone 5A (cool, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink.
How old are homes in Glen Ellyn?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1971, and about 67% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
How do I check a flooring company in Glen Ellyn?
Illinois has no statewide general contractor license; IDFPR licenses roofing contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
How does Swupi work in Glen Ellyn?
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