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Flooring

Hardwood refinishing, luxury vinyl, tile and carpet installation.

By the Wolfpack Home Services editorial team · Reviewed · How we research

scope of work

What do you need done?

the guide

The subfloor comes first

Flat, dry and solid: every flooring type depends on it. Moisture testing matters over concrete and in basements.

What affects the price

Material, square footage, removal of old flooring, subfloor repairs, stairs and transitions.

Acclimation and timing

Solid hardwood should acclimate to the house before installation and moves with seasonal humidity.

Rules and paperwork in Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires most contractors who perform home improvements to register with the Attorney General’s office and to give you a written contract for any job over $500. The registration number belongs on the estimate and the contract — ask for it.
  • In homes built before 1978, federal rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces to be EPA Lead-Safe Certified and to use lead-safe work practices.

Sources: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General — Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act; U.S. EPA — Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. Rules change — confirm current requirements with the agency and with your municipality.

Questions to ask before you hire

  1. How will you check the subfloor for moisture and flatness?
  2. Is removal and disposal included?
  3. How long before I can use the room?
  4. What is your Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration number?

Frequently asked questions

Can my hardwood be refinished?

Solid hardwood can be sanded several times. Engineered wood depends on the thickness of its wear layer.

Is vinyl plank waterproof?

The planks are; the seams and the subfloor beneath are not, so standing water still causes damage.

Could old flooring contain asbestos?

Some tiles and adhesives installed before the 1980s do. Have suspect material tested before it is disturbed.

the crew

Verified flooring contractors

We are still onboarding verified flooring contractors. You can submit a request and we will tell you honestly if we cannot match it — your details are never shared unless a verified contractor is available.

This trade typically requires a license or state registration. Contractors receive flooring requests only after we have reviewed theirs.