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Professional Floor Inspection in Dallas Fort-Worth, TX

Hardwood floors add warmth and beauty to a home. When properly installed and cared for, they will last a lifetime. But problems can arise due to manufacturing defects, excessive moisture, or improper installation. In such cases, a qualified flooring inspector is required to determine the root cause of the problem and recommend solutions. 

Michael Longshore: Professional, National Wood Flooring Association Certified Inspector

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​Michael Longshore has been in the flooring business for over 45 years and his list of clients covers the entire North American continent. More than half of his flooring inspections are based upon referrals from satisfied customers and personal integrity is the cornerstone of his practice. Michael works hard for his clients, minimizing legal issues by producing and delivering exceptional flooring inspection reports. 

Click here to see Michael's training, qualifications and areas of expertise

Four Reasons You Need A Qualified Professional Flooring Inspector

  1. A certified Flooring Inspector has been trained to accurately determine the cause of a problem and who is responsible.

  2. The Inspector knows all the legal ramifications of the inspection process  and will attempt to resolve complaints in order to avoid legal action.

  3.  The Inspector will develop an accurate, unbiased report based on the tests performed during the inspection process.

  4. In a new installation, the Inspector will be able to work with flooring manufacturers, distributors, sales, installation staff and customer service to guarantee you a lifetime of satisfaction from your hardwood floor.

Close-up of cracked wood-grain laminate flooring with peeling surface layers

Warped Floorboard due to excessive moisture in Cement sub-floor

Featured

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Smartphone displaying the Hardwood Floors magazine website and an article about health and wellness for flooring professionals

Read Michael’s recent article featured in Hardwood Floors Magazine from The National Wood Flooring Association discussing mental health in the workplace and how hypnosis can improve long-term wellbeing for those in high pressure or physically taxing professions.

Concrete Moisture Testing

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Worker repairing a concrete floor with tools, tape, a brush, drill, and orange adhesive applicator

85% of flooring installation problems result from excessive moisture. Moisture accounts for a wide range of issues that can occur soon after installation or years later.


For this reason we offer Concrete Relative Humidity (RH) testing as part of our Flooring Inspection Services.

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