Flooring in Kent, OH
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Kent has about 27,000 residents and 13,000 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1972. 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 Kent and its 3 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Flooring in Kent: what the local homes and climate mean
Census estimates put the median build year in Kent at 1972; about 19% 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.
Portage 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 44% of homes in Kent 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 41% of occupied homes in Kent 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 Kent
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Kent, permits come from the city's building department, or from Portage 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 Kent
- 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 Kent
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Flooring in Kent: questions
I rent in Kent. Can I hire a flooring company myself?
About 41% of occupied homes in Kent 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 Kent in?
Portage 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 Kent?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1972, and about 65% 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 Kent?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Kent, permits come from the city's building department, or from Portage County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in Kent?
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.
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