Flooring in Carey, OH
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Carey has about 3,600 residents and 1,700 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1952. 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 Carey and its 1 ZIP code. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Flooring in Carey: what the local homes and climate mean
Census estimates put the median build year in Carey at 1952; about 46% 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 Wyandot 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 72% of homes in Carey are single-family houses, and about 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Carey
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Carey, permits come from the city's building department, or from Wyandot County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Ohio has no statewide general contractor license; the state board licenses electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and hydronics contractors. For other trades, ask your city or county building department which license applies, and ask the company for its license number.
Look up a license: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Questions to ask a flooring company in Carey
- 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 Carey
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Flooring in Carey: questions
How do I check a flooring company in Carey?
Ohio has no statewide general contractor license; the state board licenses electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and hydronics contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
How old are homes in Carey?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1952, and about 68% of homes were built before 1980. Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from before the 1980s can contain asbestos.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Carey?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Carey, permits come from the city's building department, or from Wyandot County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Carey in?
Wyandot 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 does Swupi work in Carey?
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