Flooring in North Arlington, NJ
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North Arlington has about 16,000 residents and 6,900 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1954. 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.
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Flooring in North Arlington: what the local homes and climate mean
The median home in North Arlington was built in 1954, and about 89% 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.
Only about 44% of occupied homes in North Arlington 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 North Arlington
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In North Arlington, 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 North Arlington
- 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 North Arlington
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Flooring in North Arlington: questions
How old are homes in North Arlington?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1954, and about 89% 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 North Arlington?
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 North Arlington?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In North Arlington, 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 North Arlington. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 44% of occupied homes in North Arlington 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 North Arlington 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.
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