M&M Flooring Inspections

Michael Lashman

For 3 years I was trained by an old school installer of the industry in carpet installations. I learned all phases of installations, including sewing carpet using latex to put the seams together. I retired from the installation industry in 2008 with 23 years of experience.  In early 2002 I decided to become a flooring inspector. 

I have seen so many installer mistakes due to insufficient training. Many Installers are taught by a family member or a friend, and many of them were never really taught the manufacture specs for the correct way to install specific flooring product. 

As a flooring inspector I will evaluate the installation procedures and provide an evaluation. 

What is a Certified  Flooring Inspector?

A Certified Inspector is trained to inspect all aspects of flooring from the manufacturer’s specifications of each type of flooring products.

Certified Inspectors are trained to provide a professional written report of and detailing the overall issues of the flooring, observations and tests performed.

The report will show in most cases the responsible party.

The Manufacturer: Is responsible for defects in the floor that are visible or latent.

The Installer: Is responsible for installations that are not industry standards or manufacture specifications.

The Consumer: Is responsible for any problems related to poor maintenance or damage.

The Specifier: Is responsible for any product which installed or placed in use for which it is not designed.

Acts of Nature: Are defined as situations and or conditions beyond control of man.

EDUCATION:

2004 - Pergo Inspector

2005 - Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Inspector

2005 – IIRCRC Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification

Contracted as an installer for:

Home Depot, Lowes, 

Medallion Paint Centers.

Inspection Fees: Are listed below for

Carpet, Hard Surfaces, VCT, Vinyl, Laminate, Wood.