Flooring in Baltimore, MD
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Half of the roughly 295,000 homes in Baltimore, MD were built before 1947, according to Census estimates for this city of about 573,000 people. That housing is older than in about 98% of the 774 U.S. cities of 50,000+ people in our data. Baltimore city is in climate zone 4A (mixed, 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 Baltimore and its 42 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Baltimore homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in Baltimore at 1947; about 53% 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.
Baltimore city is in IECC climate zone 4A, a mixed, 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.
Only about 48% of occupied homes in Baltimore 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 Baltimore
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Baltimore, permits come from the city's building department. 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.
Questions to ask a flooring company in Baltimore
- 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 Baltimore
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Flooring in Baltimore: questions
What climate zone is Baltimore in?
Baltimore city is in IECC climate zone 4A (mixed, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink.
How do I check a flooring company in Baltimore?
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. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
How old are homes in Baltimore?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1947, and about 82% 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 Baltimore?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Baltimore, permits come from the city's building department. The company you hire usually pulls it.
I rent in Baltimore. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 48% of occupied homes in Baltimore 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.
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