Flooring in Silver Spring, MD
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Half of the roughly 36,000 homes in Silver Spring, MD were built before 1964, according to Census estimates for this city of about 81,000 people. That housing is older than in about 82% of the 774 U.S. cities of 50,000+ people in our data. Montgomery County is in climate zone 4A (mixed, 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 Silver Spring and its 16 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Silver Spring homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in Silver Spring at 1964; about 25% 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.
The U.S. Department of Energy places Montgomery County in climate zone 4A (mixed, humid). Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink. Ask how long the flooring will acclimate and whether concrete slabs get a moisture test.
About 60% of homes in Silver Spring are in buildings with five or more units. Condo buildings often need approval before new floors go in, and some require sound-reducing underlayment. Only about 38% of occupied homes in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Silver Spring, permits come from the city's building department, or from Montgomery County for addresses outside city limits. 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 Silver Spring
- 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 Silver Spring
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Flooring in Silver Spring: questions
How do I check a flooring company in Silver Spring?
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 Silver Spring?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1964, and about 69% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
What climate zone is Silver Spring in?
Montgomery County 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.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Silver Spring?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Silver Spring, permits come from the city's building department, or from Montgomery County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
I rent in Silver Spring. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 38% of occupied homes in Silver Spring 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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