Flooring in Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack has about 46,000 residents and 21,000 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1969. The city sits in climate zone 5A, a cool, humid climate. Below: what that means for new flooring, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Hackensack and its 2 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Before you hire for new flooring in Hackensack
Census estimates put the median build year in Hackensack at 1969; about 23% 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 Bergen 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 64% of homes in Hackensack 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 37% of occupied homes in Hackensack 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 Hackensack
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Hackensack, 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 Hackensack
- 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 Hackensack
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Flooring in Hackensack: questions
How old are homes in Hackensack?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1969, 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 Hackensack 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.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Hackensack?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Hackensack, permits come from the city's building department, or from Bergen County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
I rent in Hackensack. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 37% of occupied homes in Hackensack 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.
How do I check a flooring company in Hackensack?
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.
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