Flooring in Garland, TX
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Garland has about 247,000 residents and 86,000 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1978. The city sits in climate zone 2A, a hot, humid climate. Use the notes below before you call, then reach an independent flooring company that serves Garland.
This page covers Garland and its 9 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Garland homeowners should know about flooring
Census estimates put the median build year in Garland at 1978; about 18% were built in 2000 or later. 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.
Dallas County is in IECC climate zone 2A, a hot, 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 Garland are single-family houses, and about 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Garland
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Garland, permits come from the city's building department, or from Dallas County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Texas has no statewide general contractor license; TDLR licenses air conditioning and refrigeration 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: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Questions to ask a flooring company in Garland
- 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?
Flooring companies serving Garland
Company profiles for Garland are on the way. Call or send a request above to reach a company that covers your ZIP code.
Flooring in Garland: questions
How old are homes in Garland?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1978, and about 55% 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 Garland?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Garland, permits come from the city's building department, or from Dallas County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Garland in?
Dallas County is in IECC climate zone 2A (hot, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Humidity makes wood floors swell and shrink.
How do I check a flooring company in Garland?
Texas has no statewide general contractor license; TDLR licenses air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
How does Swupi work in Garland?
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