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Brad Welsh is an accredited, multi-certified flooring inspector and consultant with decades of field experience across all major flooring systems. Recognized by the California State License Board(CSLB) Department of Consumer Affairs as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the C-15 Floor and Floor Covering Classification, Brad contributes his deep technical expertise to ensure the integrity and quality of state licensing examinations and professional standards. His inspection work emphasizes standards-driven evaluations, moisture and substrate diagnostics, and clear, defensible reporting for homeowners, manufacturers, retailers, and legal entities. Known for precision, integrity, and practical remediation guidance, Brad combines decades of installation and forensic analysis experience to provide trusted expert insight across the flooring industry.

– CSLB Department of Consumer Affairs (California)Subject Matter Expert (SME)

– C-15 Floor and Floor Covering Classification Selected by the California State Licensing Board to assist in test development, occupational analysis, and standards review for contractor licensing.

– FCITS – Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services Certified Flooring Inspector (Complete / All Types)Includes Hard Surface, Commercial, and Advanced LVT & Rigid Core Specialist designations.

– IFCII – Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors International Certified Flooring Inspector (Carpet & Hard Surface)Hands-on certified for field testing, moisture diagnostics, and inspection report protocols.

– CFIU – Certified Flooring Inspectors University Certified Flooring Inspector (Carpet, LVP/LVT, Solid & Engineered Wood, Laminate)Includes advanced coursework and continuing education in product failure analysis and moisture management.

– Failure & Causation Analysis – Substrate movement, moisture migration, adhesive chemistry, and installation practices.

– Industry Standards

– NWFA, NALFA, ASTM (F2170, F710, D2047, D4060, etc.) compliance and interpretation.

– Testing & Diagnostics – Flatness, deflection, in-situ RH, temperature and humidity logging, acoustic mapping.

– Technical Writing

– Photo documentation, standards referencing, and manufacturer guideline alignment.

– Expert Witness & Mediation Support

– Independent findings suitable for insurance, legal, or arbitration contexts.

– Brad Welsh Inspections, California

– Provides unbiased inspection and consulting services on residential and commercial flooring projects.

– Performs comprehensive site evaluations including testing, data collection, and standards correlation.

– Produces detailed inspection reports mapping manufacturer guidelines to field conditions.- Serves as subject-matter expert for claims resolution and expert witness assignments.       

Owner – Isabella Flooring, California

– Managed all aspects of retail operations, from client design consultations to installation oversight.

– Awarded Mohawk Color Center Dealer of the Year for exceptional quality and service.

– Oversaw warranty claims, product selection, and installer training. Affiliate Inspector

– Central California Inspection / Floor Detective Platform- Provides regional coverage and independent inspections under national inspection networks.

RH probes, moisture meters (pin/pinless),

deflection gauges, hygrometers,

thermal imaging, and pH testing.

Documentation includes metric tables, photographic evidence, CAD-based plan sketches, and comparative manufacturer data.

– Continuing education with FCITS, IFCII, and CFIU.

– Regular review of evolving NWFA, NALFA, and ASTM standards.

– California CSLB SME Recognition

– Subject Matter Expert for C-15 Floor and Floor Covering Classification.

– Expert Witness

– Small Claims and Superior Courts

– Served as a qualified expert in Santa Rosa and Los Angeles County cases, providing technical testimony and inspection evidence for flooring-related disputes.

– Mohawk Color Center Dealer of the Year Isabella Flooring.

– Acknowledged for comprehensive, unbiased inspection reporting and clear causation mapping

Professional Interests

– Advocacy for transparent product marketing on “waterproof” claims.

– Education on moisture control, raised wood substrate behavior, and breathability in hybrid .

– Collaboration with public works and environmental agencies to improve flooring sustainability standards.