Flooring in Palos Park, IL
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Half of the roughly 2,200 homes in Palos Park, IL were built before 1976, according to Census estimates for this city of about 4,800 people. Cook County is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), which shapes what new flooring involves here. Below: what that means for new flooring, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Palos Park and its 1 ZIP code. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Flooring in Palos Park: what the local homes and climate mean
Census estimates put the median build year in Palos Park at 1976; about 15% 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.
Cook 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 70% of homes in Palos Park are single-family houses, and about 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Palos Park
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Palos Park, permits come from the city's building department, or from Cook 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 Palos Park
- 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 Palos Park
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Flooring in Palos Park: questions
How do I check a flooring company in Palos Park?
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 old are homes in Palos Park?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1976, and about 54% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
What climate zone is Palos Park in?
Cook 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.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Palos Park?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Palos Park, permits come from the city's building department, or from Cook County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
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