I advise on all flooring installation problems, difficulties & disputes, prepare specifications & advise on rectification • I deal with all flooring materials, including wood & parquet flooring, sheet vinyl & vinyl tiles, resin floors, ceramic tiles, marble & carpets • Flooring Forensics has been instructed in many cases involving slipping & falling, & has equipment for carrying out tests on flooring materials & the environment

Visiting sites to carry out independent inspection of failed flooring • Preparation of written reports for possible legal action • Identifying the cause of failed flooring & suggesting solutions • Expert witness services • Dispute resolutions • Consultancy services • Floor specifications guides & training • Technical advice • Onsite training for sales staff & installers • Bespoke training to retailers, manufacturers & distributors • Moisture testing • Sub-floor preparation courses • Carpet & impervious installation reports Additional...

Carry out site visits with purpose of independent inspection of failed flooring (including moisture testing) to identify the reason for failure, providing technical advice and solutions and to produce a report in preparation for possible legal action and act as an expert witness • Types of hard flooring inspected include: wooden, Amtico, most vinyl tile and sheet, Marmoleum, Karndean, Altro, Polyflor, rubber and floor sanding restoration • Types of soft flooring inspected include: carpet, sisal, coir, jute and...

Having nearly 40 years' experience in the construction industry, working extensively with kitchen and bathroom installations, joinery, structural waterproofing and general construction in both domestic and commercial environments. Reporting on issues with floor finishes affected by incorrect screed specification or installation, caused by excessive moisture content, incorrect curing or incorrect use of expansion joints resulting in the failure of the flooring. Experienced in the design and laying of liquid...