For dealers & manufacturers
Third-party flooring inspections for claims, dealers and disputes.
Certified independent inspector. Fifty years in the trade. Photos, testing, the manufacturer's requirements and industry standards, in one report.
Fig. T1 — Documented from slab to surface
Who I inspect for
- 01Manufacturers: consumer claim inspections
- 02Dealers and retailers
- 03Flooring contractors and installers
- 04Insurance adjusters
- 05Attorneys: litigation support available
What's included
I've sold floors, installed them and repaired them. Now I inspect them for whoever needs the facts. Running a showroom for years means I know the dealer's position on a claim. Installing means I know what a crew deals with on a job site.
- On-site inspection with full photo documentation
- Relative moisture testing to help identify areas of potentially excessive moisture and determine whether moisture may be contributing to flooring performance issues
- Flatness, expansion space, transitions and installation method checked against the manufacturer's written instructions
- Cause determination referenced to manufacturer guidelines and industry standards
- Recommended corrective action
Also available: pre-installation moisture and subfloor testing, installation consulting, installer training.
Materials & coverage
LVT/LVP, laminate and other resilient flooring, carpet, hardwood, tile and stone. Residential and commercial.
Riverside, San Diego, Orange and San Bernardino counties. Ventura County and the Las Vegas area case by case.
Independence
I report what the evidence shows, whoever is paying for the inspection. I don't take assignments that come with a conclusion attached. The report reads the same no matter who ordered it.
Credentials
Certified inspector: FCITS, IFCII, NALFA. Licensed contractor, 40 years. 50 years in the flooring trade; independent inspector since 2020.
Sample report
Know exactly what you're assigning for.
A redacted sample inspection report: what the inspection covers, what the testing showed and how the cause is documented. Client names, addresses and report numbers removed.
Download sample report (PDF)A redacted sample report is being prepared. In the meantime, email me and I'll send one directly — it takes a minute to remove a client's details.
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inspection report
How to assign an inspection
Email info@socalfloorinspector.com or call (951) 740-4508. Send:
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Claim or reference number
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End user's name, phone and the city of the job
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Product: manufacturer, style and lot number if you have it
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Install date and who installed it
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The complaint, and any photos you already have
I'll confirm the fee and schedule. Payment is due before the site visit.
Assignments are quoted per job. Standard claim inspections, detailed reference reports, mediation reports and litigation reports are all available. Tell me which you need when you send the assignment.
Or use the request form