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NWFA Certified Inspection Service
 


Hardwood Flooring Certified Inspection Service 

Why a a flooring inspection?   

If you are unsure whether poor installation or a mismanufactured product caused the problem with your hardwood flooring, you may want to have an independent third party determine if a problem exists, and what the potential causes are. Universal Hardwood now offers a 100% reliable and fully certified hardwood flooring inspection service. For more information please go to Inspection Process.

What to expect?     

Our Certified Inspector will:

  • Perform an on site inspection
  • Obtain a chronological history of the flooring installation
  • List detailed observations of the problem areas
  • Perform and record field tests results
  • Collect samples for lab testing, if applicable
  • Photograph, or video tape areas of concern

Prepare a comprehensive report providing:

  • Description of complaint/problem
  • Job site description
  • Product description
  • Claim history
  • Detailed description of problem
  • Field and/or lab test results
  • Applicable industry and/or manufacturer standards
  • Conclusion based on collected data and field tests
  • Identification of responsible party

How to request the inspectors help

 If you need  instructions on how to Initiate an Inspection (including the download of all necessary forms  and information on pricing ) or to view a Sample Inspection Report, please click onto the corresponding link. All inspections are currently performed by Jeffrey B. Meltzer, a NWFA certified wood flooring inspector. Click on Certification and Testimonials  to see his credentials.

Want a non confrontational way to solve your problem?(coming soon)

 
 

"Unsure about an inspection? Call Toll Free 1-800-839-9669"

     
   
     
  wood flooring court case  
 

Two satisfied clients winning their court case, after NWFA cert. Insp. Jeff Meltzer testified as to the Hardwood Flooring Problems.
 

testimonials

NWFA inspector Jeff Meltzer's expert testimonial helped win a lawsuit against Home Depot / EXPO Design Center for Mr. Greg Yi from Orange County, CA. The dispute was over a $20,000 residential installation job that Mr. Yi felt was done poorly by the home improvement chain. After unsucessful attempts to settle for 3 years with Home Depot he decided to bring in an impartial inspector. Jeff Meltzer's detailed on site testing and report followed by an in court testimony to the judge proved successful against "Goliath" (quote Mr. Yi) learn more.

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