Andrew Fronczek

Andrew Fronczek is a second-generation flooring professional who learned the trade from his father, a veteran of more than 40 years in the industry. Andrew himself has worked in flooring for over 38 years.

His company inspects all types of flooring materials—including carpet, hardwood, bamboo, laminate, vinyl, LVT, rubber, stone, and ceramic. He primarily serves Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, but depending on the issue will also work in New York, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. His clients include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, insurance companies, contractors, and, on occasion, consumers.

In addition to inspections, Andrew is:

• Treasurer and board member of the National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors (NICFI)

• NWFA report & certification reviewer

• Board member of the Floor Educational Guild

• Instructor and Technical Director for Inspector Training Services

He is also a 2019 recipient of the NWFA Vanguard Service Award, recognizing significant contributions to programs and initiatives in the wood flooring industry.

Certifications

National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)

• Certified Wood Flooring Inspector (CP 217307)

• Certified Wood Flooring Installer (CP 48)

• Certified Sales Advisor (SC 27)

Inspector Training Services (ITS)

• Certified Hardsurface Flooring Inspector – Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl (#144)

• Certified Hardwood Flooring Inspector (#144)

• Certified Advanced Hardwood Inspector (#144)

• Certified Advanced Resilient/LVT Inspector (#144)

• Certified LVT Inspector (#144)

• Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector (#144)

• Certified Carpet Inspector (#144)

• Certified Commercial Carpet Inspector (#144)

• Certified Moisture Testing Technician (#144)

Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services (FCITS)

• Certified Master Inspector (#1274)

• Certified Advanced Resilient Flooring Inspector (#1274)

• Certified Hard Surface Inspector (#1274)

• Certified Commercial Carpet Inspector (#1274)

• Certified Carpet Inspector (#1274)

• Certified Bamboo & Cork Flooring Specialist (#1274)

Other Professional Credentials

• Stone Forensics Certified Stone & Tile Inspector

• CTEF Trained Ceramic Tile Inspector

• NALFA Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector (2011)

• IAWFP Certified Wood Flooring Inspector

• NOFMA Hardwood Flooring Inspection School (2008)

• BonaKemi USA Hardwood Flooring Inspection School (2008)

• WoolSafe Certified Carpet Inspector, WoolSafe Academy

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) (#28687)

• Certified Senior Carpet Inspector

• Certified Wood/Laminate Inspector

• Certified Subfloor/Substrate Inspector

• Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician

• Certified Carpet Color Repair Technician

• Certified Hardsurface Cleaning Technician

Additional Training & Certifications

• CFI Technical/Inspector Certification (#I65)

• CFI Certified Master Installer (#944)

• ICRI Certified Tier 2 Concrete Substrate Moisture Testing Technician (#01201136 – expired)

• NCSU Engineered Wood Flooring Workshop (2009)

• NCSU Hardwood Identification for Flooring Professionals (2009)

• NCSU–USDA Forest Service Dry Kiln Operator’s Course (2010)