Gregory D. Hathaway
Master Inspector Certification # 673
Provides: Residential Services
Provides: Commercial Services
FCITS Expiration: June 30, 2027
Email:gregdhathaway@gmail.com

With over 54 years of continuous service in the flooring industry, Greg has held positions that began as an apprentice flooring installer and advanced to CFI Master Installer status, Residential Sales Manager, and Owner-Operator.

Throughout the years, he has continued to expand his knowledge within the flooring industry, holding positions with some of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers, including Hard Surface Claims Manager, Hardwood Brand Manager, Director of Hard Surfaces, and Technical Service Manager & Advisor. In these roles, Greg traveled abroad and was responsible for establishing quality controls that contributed to producing some of the highest levels of flooring quality in the industry.

In 1997, he was certified with FCITS and later with ITS in both carpet and hard surface fields. Later in his career, Greg participated with both FCITS and ITS in training inspectors in the Resilient Flooring Field. He continues to provide ongoing consulting services with manufacturers and professionals across the world. With IICRC, he obtained the status of Senior Flooring Inspector.

Since 1997, Greg has been actively performing and providing his inspection services, offering unbiased, independent flooring inspection reports to commercial and residential customers. He strives to deliver detailed, reliable, and informative reports that allow clients to make sound and reasonable decisions based on the most current and applicable manufacturer and industry standards.

Floor Types Inspected:
Greg maintains certifications related to the inspection and maintenance of nearly all flooring types, including the following:

• Residential Carpet and Cushion
• Commercial Broadloom Carpet
• ­Commercial Carpet Tile
• Solid Hardwood
• Engineered Hardwood
• Laminate Flooring
• Luxury Vinyl Tile and Planks
• Rigid Core Vinyl Tile and Planks
• Sheet Vinyl
• Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)

Services:
Greg Hathaway provides professional flooring inspection and consulting services to both new and long-term clients. His expertise has been relied upon by many of the world’s leading flooring manufacturers and suppliers, and his services continue to be utilized today.

He is extensively trained and certified in the following fields of expertise:
– Commercial Carpet Inspections
– Residential Carpet Inspections
– Commercial Hard-Surface Inspections
– Residential Hard-Surface Inspections
– Residential Carpet Cleaning (Evaluation Only)
– Stain Removal
– Product Consultations

Certifications:
Greg Hathaway is dedicated to the flooring inspection and correction industry, investing hundreds of hours annually to stay current with evolving product technologies, manufacturing methods, and installation standards.

He has also contributed to the development of installation guidelines for major flooring manufacturers. With decades of experience and a diverse professional background, few in the industry possess his depth of credentials and practical expertise.

Greg has earned the following certifications:
– FCITS – Certified Hard Surface Inspector
– FCITS – Certified Carpet Inspector
– FCITS – Certified Commercial Carpet Inspector
– IICRC – Certified Carpet Cleaner
– IICRC – Senior Carpet Inspector
– CFI – Certified Installation Inspector
– CFI – Master Installer Certification

Floor Types Inspected:
Greg maintains certifications and extensive experience with nearly all major flooring categories, including:
– Bamboo
– Ceramic & Stone
– Laminate
– Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
– Carpet
– Cork
– Linoleum
– Vinyl
– Carpet Tile
– Hardwood
– Engineered Wood
– Luxury Vinyl Tile & Plank

Service Types:
– Inspection
– Inspections and Consulting
– Steaming
– Pile Grafting
– Re-burling
– Expert Witness