Flooring in London, OH
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Half of the roughly 5,000 homes in London, OH were built before 1974, according to Census estimates for this city of about 10,000 people. The city sits in climate zone 4A, a mixed, humid climate. Below: what that means for new flooring, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers London and its 1 ZIP code. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Before you hire for new flooring in London
Census estimates put the median build year in London at 1974; about 30% 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.
Madison County is in IECC climate zone 4A, a mixed, 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 68% of homes in London are single-family houses, and about 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in London
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In London, permits come from the city's building department, or from Madison 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 London
- 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 London
Company profiles for London are on the way. Call or send a request above to reach a company that covers your ZIP code.
Flooring in London: questions
How do I check a flooring company in London?
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 London?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1974, and about 56% 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 London?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In London, permits come from the city's building department, or from Madison County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is London in?
Madison County is in IECC climate zone 4A (mixed, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink.
How does Swupi work in London?
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