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Flooring in Maryland

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Maryland has about 2.6 million homes, and half of them were built before 1979. Its counties span climate zones 4A and 5A; the most common is 4A (mixed, humid). Pick your city below for local housing facts, or read on for what applies statewide to new flooring.

Flooring by city in Maryland

Flooring across Maryland: homes and climate

The median home in Maryland was built in 1979, and about 51% 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.

About 92% of Maryland's counties are in climate zone 4A (mixed, humid), based 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. Check your own county's zone, since conditions differ across the state.

Permits and contractor licensing in Maryland

Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Maryland, building permits are issued by cities and counties, so the rules depend on where the home is. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.

The Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses home improvement contractors. Look up the company's license or registration before you sign.

Look up a license: Maryland Home Improvement Commission

Questions to ask a flooring company in Maryland

  • 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?

Flooring companies serving Maryland

Company profiles for Maryland are on the way. Call or send a request above and we will connect you with a company that serves your ZIP code.

Flooring in Maryland: questions

What climate zones are in Maryland?

Maryland's counties fall in IECC climate zones 4A and 5A; zone 4A (mixed, humid) is the most common, per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map.

How old are homes in Maryland?

Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year across Maryland at 1979, with about 51% of homes built before 1980.

Who licenses flooring contractors in Maryland?

The Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses home improvement contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up on the agency's website.

Do I need a permit for new flooring in Maryland?

Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Maryland, permits are issued by cities and counties, so check with the building department where the home is.

How does Swupi work in Maryland?

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