Central California’s dedicated flooring Consulting and Inspections Company.

Fresno Visalia Hanford Porterville 

Palmdale to Bishop to Lake Tahoe

Santa Maria to Paso Robles

Credentials and Experience:

• Licensed California Flooring Contractor  License #793968
  • C-15: Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor
  • C-54: Ceramic Tile Contractor
  • California Contractor State License Board (CSLB)
  • Licensed and bonded, with over 35+ years of experience as an installation contractor, 25 years in retail sales, with being Mohawks Color center Dealer South West Region.
• Certified/Credentialed Flooring Inspector
  • Certified Independent Inspector for a range of materials including hardwood, vinyl plank, laminate, and ceramic tiles.
  • Certified by industry-leading organizations:
    • CRI Carpet and Rug Institute
    • IIFCI, FCITS
    • Mohawk Factory for hard surfaces, vinyl floors, and luxury vinyl tile/plank (LVT/LVP).
• Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • CSLB testing division for flooring and ceramic tile certifications.
  • Consultant for Department Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board.
• Expert Witness and Legal Case Consultant
  • Extensive experience as an expert witness in both state and federal courts.
  • Report writing and case mediation expertise, trained by attorneys to provide courtroom-ready inspection reports.

Specializations:

• Comprehensive Flooring Inspections:
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile/Plank (LVT/LVP), WPC, SPC, hardwood, laminates, and sheet goods.
  • Ceramic and natural stone tile inspection.
  • Cork, bamboo, wool carpet, and vapor emission inspections.
• Training and Continuing Education:
  • Seminars and training from major industry organizations including Mohawk University, Ardex Seminar with the World Floor Covering Association, and specialized sessions from Armstrong, Congoleum, and Mannington floors.
• Legal Support and Court-Ready Reports:
  • Expedite inspections and resolutions, on-site evaluations, and recommendations.
  • Floor covering briefs prepared for court, delivering precise and legally-sound evaluations.
• Consulting and Project Management:
  • Over 30 years of hands-on experience in sales, installation, project management, and store ownership.
  • Independent consulting services for contractors, consumers, and industry professionals.

Key Competencies:

• Flooring Materials Inspection Expertise:
  • Hardwood
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic and Natural Stone
  • Cork, Bamboo, and Wool Carpet
• Industry Certifications and Training:
  • CRI Certified
  • IICRC 
  • Mohawk Factory Trained 
  • IVC Trained 
• Professional Affiliations:
  • Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service (FCITS)
  • International Floor Covering Inspectors Institute (IFCII)
  • World Floor Covering Association (WFCA)

Service Areas:

Central and Northern California, including coastal and mountain communities.

For additional information and credentials, please visit:

• www.fcits.org
• www.ifcii.org
• www.floorreports.com
• www.floordetective.com 
• www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=793968

Contact Information:

Licensed California Flooring Contractor #793968C-15 Floor Covering, C-54 Ceramic Tile Licensed, Bonded, and Insured760/549/3599bradwelsh@verizon.net