Flooring in Ann Arbor, MI
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Half of the roughly 54,000 homes in Ann Arbor, MI were built before 1971, according to Census estimates for this city of about 122,000 people. That housing is older than in about 70% of the 774 U.S. cities of 50,000+ people in our data. Washtenaw County is in climate zone 5A (cool, 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 Ann Arbor and its 8 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Flooring in Ann Arbor: what the local homes and climate mean
Census estimates put the median build year in Ann Arbor at 1971; about 20% 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 Washtenaw County in climate zone 5A (cool, humid). Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink. Ask how long the flooring will acclimate and whether concrete slabs get a moisture test.
About 37% of homes in Ann Arbor 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 46% of occupied homes in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Ann Arbor, permits come from the city's building department, or from Washtenaw County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
LARA licenses residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors. Look the company up with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) before you sign.
Look up a license: Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Questions to ask a flooring company in Ann Arbor
- 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 Ann Arbor
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Flooring in Ann Arbor: questions
How old are homes in Ann Arbor?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1971, and about 63% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
How do I check a flooring company in Ann Arbor?
LARA licenses residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
I rent in Ann Arbor. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 46% of occupied homes in Ann Arbor 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.
What climate zone is Ann Arbor in?
Washtenaw 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 Ann Arbor?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Ann Arbor, permits come from the city's building department, or from Washtenaw County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
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