Flooring Inspections & Consulting You Can Trust
Accurate evaluations, clear reporting, and expert guidance to prevent failures, resolve disputes, and ensure installations meet industry standards.
Certified. Independent. Evidence-based.
Forensic-Focused Services
Uncovering the Cause. Delivering the Truth.
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As a flooring expert witness, I provide clear, unbiased evaluations and testimony for flooring failures, installation disputes, and product performance claims. My expert witness services include detailed inspections, photographic documentation, moisture testing, forensic analysis, and courtroom-ready reports. Attorneys, insurance companies, manufacturers, and contractors rely on my work to resolve complex flooring claims accurately and professionally.
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Flooring Specifications & Project Consulting
I offer flooring specification and consulting services to help clients select the right flooring products and ensure installations meet industry standards. This includes substrate assessments, environmental evaluation, written specifications, and project planning. Proper specification prevents costly flooring failures and ensures long-term performance for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
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My flooring installation oversight service verifies that flooring systems are installed correctly and according to manufacturer guidelines and industry standards. I inspect site conditions, installation methods, adhesives, moisture levels, and workmanship to prevent callbacks, failures, and warranty issues.
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I provide thorough flooring warranty compliance inspections to determine whether an installation meets manufacturer requirements. This includes reviewing site conditions, installation procedures, moisture data, acclimation, substrate preparation, and product maintenance. These evaluations are essential when determining coverage for floor failure claims.
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Moisture problems are one of the leading causes of flooring failures. I perform certified moisture testing using industry-recognized methods such as ASTM F2170 (in-situ RH testing) and ASTM F2659. Accurate moisture testing protects flooring materials from cupping, buckling, adhesive failure, and microbial growth.
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Before flooring installation begins, I evaluate jobsite conditions to ensure they meet the required environmental and substrate standards. A jobsite readiness inspection includes moisture readings, temperature/RH measurements, substrate evaluation, and verification of site preparation. This service prevents installation delays and reduces the risk of future failures.
Specialties
Flooring Failure Inspections
I specialize in flooring failure inspections for hardwood, laminate, LVP/LVT, carpet, tile, and specialty flooring systems. Each failure inspection includes:
Detailed documentation
Field testing and measurements
Moisture and environmental analysis
Installation and product review
Determination of cause and contributing factors
My reports are clear, unbiased, and suitable for legal, insurance, or manufacturer use.
Forensic Flooring Analysis
My forensic flooring analysis services address complex disputes and unexplained flooring failures. Using ASTM standards, manufacturer guidelines, and extensive field experience, I accurately identify failure mechanisms, installation flaws, product defects, and site-related issues.
Professional Flooring Consultations
As a flooring consultant, I help clients avoid problems before they occur. Consulting services include:
Product and system recommendations
Substrate and environmental evaluation
Project planning and sequencing
Risk assessment and failure prevention
Ongoing support for builders, designers, and facility managers
Ready for Expert Guidance?
If you’re facing a flooring concern, planning a project, or need clarity before moving forward, professional help is only a call or email away.