Inspections

Hardwood Floor Failures and Problems

Then there are the unfortunate situations requiring an Inspection, Failure Analysis, and Technical Expert Witness Report. Inspectors are specifically trained to perform necessary inspection procedures that lead to the Cause of Failure thus indicating the party (s) responsible and be your Court Expert Witness. Flooring failures may be related to Improper Specification, Improper Installation, Manufacturing Defect, Maintenance or Damage after installation.

Common Concerns Requiring Hardwood Floor Inspections

Gaps or gapping, Cupping, Wash Boarding, Buckling, Crowning, De-lamination, Splits, Cracks, Swelling, Lifting, Denting, Scratching, Soft Finish, Splintering, Checks, Wear, Sand and Finish problems.

New Homes and Re-sales: Know what you are buying.

The services of Certified Wood Flooring Inspectors are similar to Home Inspectors. Flooring inspectors offer peace of mind to prospective buyers when their wood floors are inspected for unknown or undisclosed issues.

A typical inspection would provide moisture content of the wood floor and the flooring below, determine if the floor was properly glued and/or nailed, inspect for adequate expansion space, determine if the flooring was properly acclimated to in-use conditions before it was installed and note the overall conditions of the wood floor.

Licensed, bonded, insured and NWFA trained.