Flooring in Temple, TX
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Half of the roughly 37,000 homes in Temple, TX were built before 1991, according to Census estimates for this city of about 90,000 people. That housing is newer than in about 76% of the 774 U.S. cities of 50,000+ people in our data. The city sits in climate zone 2A, a hot, humid climate. Below: what that means for new flooring, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Temple and its 5 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Flooring in Temple: what the local homes and climate mean
The median home in Temple was built in 1991, and about 36% were built before 1980. In homes of this age, the main prep questions are usually subfloor flatness and moisture in concrete slabs. Ask the installer how both are checked. 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.
Bell 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 65% of homes in Temple are single-family houses, and about 52% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Temple
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Temple, permits come from the city's building department, or from Bell 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 Temple
- 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 Temple
Company profiles for Temple are on the way. Call or send a request above to reach a company that covers your ZIP code.
Flooring in Temple: questions
How old are homes in Temple?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1991, and about 36% of homes were built before 1980. In homes of this age, the main prep questions are usually subfloor flatness and moisture in concrete slabs.
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Temple?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Temple, permits come from the city's building department, or from Bell County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a flooring company in Temple?
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.
What climate zone is Temple in?
Bell 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 does Swupi work in Temple?
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