Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Great Lakes Flooring Inspection is a commercial and residential flooring Inspection company that performs its services throughout North America. We provide unbiased, independent flooring inspections to commercial and residential clients.

The owner, Chad Bookie, started as an installer working with his father from the family’s store and has been in the industry ever since. He has worked for the largest flooring retailer in West Michigan, filing manufacturer claims and consulting on problematic jobs. Giving him an understanding that sets him apart from the rest.

​GLFI strives to provide detailed, reliable, unbiased information, reports, and services allowing our clients the ability to make sound and reasonable decisions.

Certifications:
FCITS- Certification Renewal 2024
FCITS- Certified AdvancedCommercial Flooring Inspector 2022
FCITS- Certified Hard Surface Inspector 2019
FCITS- Certified Advanced Resilient Inspector 2019
FCITS- Certified Carpet Inspector 2020

Continuing Education:
Wagner Meters Rapid RH Training 2023
Laticrete Understanding Deflection 2023
Laticrete 101 Surface Preparation Material and Basics 2023
Laticrete Environmental Product Declarations 2023
Laticrete Health Product Declarations 2023
Laticrete ANSI Letter Designations and Standards 2023
Laticrete Stonetech Quartz and Tile Maintenance
System 2023
FCITS Inspectors Expo 2021
Shaw Learning Academy’s Floor Tech 2018
Schluter Elite Training 2018

Mills Toured:
Taylor Adhesives Technical Tour
Shaw Plant 30- Carpet Distribution Center
Shaw Plant HW- Wood manufacturing facility
Shaw Plant RP-Resilient manufacturing facility
Shaw Plant 81- Carpet manufacturing facility
Shaw Plant 19- Product design and review facilities
Shaw Lab- Product testing and development.
Shaw Plant 6- Yarn
Mohawk IVC Plant- Resilient/Sheet Goods

Installation Related Courses:
October 2019
Shaw Installation Seminar- Floorte Products, Life Proof Carpeting, SPC Installation.