Flooring in Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Englewood Cliffs has about 5,400 residents and 2,100 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1969. The city sits in climate zone 5A, a cool, humid climate. Here is what that means for your project, plus permit and license tips and questions to ask before you hire.
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What Englewood Cliffs homeowners should know about flooring
The median home in Englewood Cliffs was built in 1969, and about 60% 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.
Bergen 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 93% of homes in Englewood Cliffs are single-family houses, and about 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Englewood Cliffs
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Englewood Cliffs, permits come from the city's building department, or from Bergen County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Home improvement contractors must register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Look up the company's license or registration before you sign.
Questions to ask a flooring company in Englewood Cliffs
- 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 Englewood Cliffs
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Flooring in Englewood Cliffs: questions
What climate zone is Englewood Cliffs in?
Bergen 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.
How old are homes in Englewood Cliffs?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1969, and about 60% 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 Englewood Cliffs?
Home improvement contractors must register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. 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.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Englewood Cliffs?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Englewood Cliffs, permits come from the city's building department, or from Bergen County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
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