Flooring in Paterson, NJ
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Paterson has about 159,000 residents and 53,000 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1954. That housing is older than in about 92% of the 774 U.S. cities of 50,000+ people in our data. 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.
This page covers Paterson and its 14 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Paterson homeowners should know about flooring
The median home in Paterson was built in 1954, and about 77% 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.
Passaic 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 27% of occupied homes in Paterson 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 Paterson
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Paterson, permits come from the city's building department, or from Passaic 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 Paterson
- 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 Paterson
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Flooring in Paterson: questions
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Paterson?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Paterson, permits come from the city's building department, or from Passaic County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Paterson in?
Passaic 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.
I rent in Paterson. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 27% of occupied homes in Paterson 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 Paterson?
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.
How old are homes in Paterson?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1954, and about 77% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
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