Flooring in Highwood, IL
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Looking for flooring help in Highwood? About 5,300 people live in the city's roughly 2,100 homes, and the median home was built in 1969. The city sits in climate zone 5A, a cool, humid climate. Below: what that means for new flooring, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Highwood and its 1 ZIP code. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Highwood homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in Highwood at 1969; about 41% 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.
Lake 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.
Permits and licenses in Highwood
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Highwood, permits come from the city's building department, or from Lake 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 Highwood
- 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 Highwood
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Flooring in Highwood: questions
What climate zone is Highwood in?
Lake 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 Highwood?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1969, and about 68% 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 Highwood?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Highwood, permits come from the city's building department, or from Lake County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in Highwood?
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 Highwood?
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