Flooring in New Kensington, PA
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New Kensington has about 12,000 residents and 7,100 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1952. Westmoreland County is in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), which shapes what new flooring involves here. Here is what that means for your project, plus permit and license tips and questions to ask before you hire.
This page covers New Kensington and its 2 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What New Kensington homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in New Kensington 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.
Westmoreland 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 65% of homes in New Kensington are single-family houses, and about 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in New Kensington
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In New Kensington, permits come from the city's building department, or from Westmoreland 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 Attorney General's office. Look the company up with the Office of Attorney General before you sign.
Questions to ask a flooring company in New Kensington
- 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 New Kensington
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Flooring in New Kensington: questions
What climate zone is New Kensington in?
Westmoreland 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 New Kensington?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1952, and about 90% 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 New Kensington?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In New Kensington, permits come from the city's building department, or from Westmoreland County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in New Kensington?
Home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General's office. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Office of Attorney General. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
How does Swupi work in New Kensington?
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