Flooring in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin has about 2.8 million homes, and half of them were built before 1975. Its counties span climate zones 5A and 6A; the most common is 5A (cool, humid). Pick your city below for local housing facts, or read on for what applies statewide to new flooring.
Flooring by city in Wisconsin
- Alma
- Altoona
- Amery
- Arkansaw
- Augusta
- Baldwin
- Balsam Lake
- Barronett
- Bassett
- Bay City
- Beldenville
- Beloit
- Benet Lake
- Boyceville
- Boyd
- Bristol
- Burlington
- Cadott
- Caledonia
- Cameron
- Camp Lake
- Centuria
- Chetek
- Chippewa Falls
- Clayton
- Clear Lake
- Clinton
- Colfax
- Comstock
- Cumberland
- Cushing
- Danbury
- Darien
- Deer Park
- Delavan
- Downing
- Downsville
- Dresser
- Eau Claire
- Edmund
- Eleva
- Elk Mound
- Ellsworth
- Elmwood
- Fall Creek
- Fontana
- Franklin
- Franksville
- Frederic
- Genoa City
- Gilmanton
- Glenwood City
- Greendale
- Hager City
- Hammond
- Hanover
- Hixton
- Honey Creek
- Houlton
- Hudson
- Independence
- Ixonia
- Janesville
- Johnson Creek
- Kansasville
- Kenosha
- Knapp
- Lake Geneva
- Lake Mills
- Luck
- Lyons
- Maiden Rock
- Menomonie
- Milwaukee
- Mondovi
- Nelson
- New Munster
- New Richmond
- Oak Creek
- Osceola
- Osseo
- Pell Lake
- Pepin
- Pigeon Falls
- Pleasant Prairie
- Plum City
- Powers Lake
- Prescott
- Racine
- River Falls
- Roberts
- Rock Falls
- Saint Croix Falls
- Salem
- Sand Creek
- Sharon
- Shell Lake
- Silver Lake
- Siren
- Somers
- Somerset
- South Milwaukee
- Spring Valley
- Star Prairie
- Stockholm
- Strum
- Sullivan
- Trevor
- Turtle Lake
- Twin Lakes
- Union Grove
- Walworth
- Waterford
- Waterloo
- Watertown
- Webster
- Wheeler
- Whitehall
- Williams Bay
- Wilmot
- Wilson
- Woodville
- Woodworth
Flooring across Wisconsin: homes and climate
The median home in Wisconsin was built in 1975, and about 57% were built before 1980. 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.
About 42% of Wisconsin's counties are in climate zone 5A (cool, humid), based on the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. Cold winters bring very dry indoor air, and wood floors can shrink and open gaps. Ask about expansion space and indoor humidity. Check your own county's zone, since conditions differ across the state.
About 66% of homes in Wisconsin are single-family houses, and about 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and contractor licensing in Wisconsin
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Wisconsin, building permits are issued by cities and counties, so the rules depend on where the home is. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Contractors who pull building permits for one- and two-family homes need a state dwelling contractor credential. Look the company up with the Department of Safety and Professional Services before you sign.
Look up a license: Department of Safety and Professional Services
Questions to ask a flooring company in Wisconsin
- 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 Wisconsin
Company profiles for Wisconsin are on the way. Call or send a request above and we will connect you with a company that serves your ZIP code.
Flooring in Wisconsin: questions
Do I need a permit for new flooring in Wisconsin?
Replacing floor coverings usually does not need a permit, but repairing or replacing the subfloor or joists can. In Wisconsin, permits are issued by cities and counties, so check with the building department where the home is.
What climate zones are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's counties fall in IECC climate zones 5A and 6A; zone 5A (cool, humid) is the most common, per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map.
How old are homes in Wisconsin?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year across Wisconsin at 1975, with about 57% of homes built before 1980.
Who licenses flooring contractors in Wisconsin?
Contractors who pull building permits for one- and two-family homes need a state dwelling contractor credential. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
How does Swupi work in Wisconsin?
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