Bungalow subfloors
Decatur-area homes commonly sit on crawlspaces with pier-and-beam framing. Sagging, cupping and prior patches are addressed before refinishing so the sanding does not amplify them.
DeKalb County flooring project planning
DeKalb splits into two different flooring conversations: 1940s to 1960s bungalows inside and around Decatur, and newer condominium and townhome construction along the Chamblee, Brookhaven and Dunwoody corridor.
Older homes usually need the base checked before the finish is chosen. Buildings usually need the association's requirements checked before a work date is agreed.
What changes a DeKalb County scope
Condo and townhome rules
Brookhaven and Chamblee buildings frequently require a sound test, an acoustic underlayment specification and a certificate of insurance before scheduling.
Tree canopy and moisture
Heavy shade and older gutters keep crawlspaces damp. Ventilation and vapor control are part of an honest scope when wood shows movement.
Basement finishing
Below-grade rooms need a product rated for the condition plus a moisture plan, before anything is glued or floated.
Decatur and Tucker carry pre-1970 bungalows; Brookhaven, Chamblee and Dunwoody add 2000s condominiums and townhomes.
Cities we plan projects in
Each city guide covers local housing, access and scope decisions. Confirm your address with the office before scheduling.
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Common questions
Why do DeKalb bungalow floors cup and squeak?
Crawlspace humidity and framing movement are the usual causes. Correcting moisture and stabilizing the subfloor comes before sanding or installing anything new.
Do Dunwoody and Brookhaven condos allow hardwood?
Most allow it with a specified acoustic underlayment and an insurance certificate. The association documents state the exact requirement.
Can you work in an occupied condo building?
Yes, within the building's work hours. Loading, elevator use and hallway protection are scheduled with the property manager.
Other counties
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