Floor Works Inspection Services
Andrew F. Fronczek
Flooring Professional Since 1995
mail@fronczek.com
+1 (216)-465-7644
floorworksinspectionservices.com
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Service Area: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC
Services: Flooring Inspection Services & Consulting Services. Correction services offered are as follows: Pre- and Post-Installation Consulting, Installation & Claims Manuals Written/Revised, Hardwood Board Replacements, Subfloor Moisture Testing (ASTM F-2170 In-situ RH Testing and F-1869 Calcium Chloride Vapor Emissions Testing), Carpet Spot Cleaning, Carpet Spot Dying, Carpet Pile Steaming, Carpet Micro-Shearing (i.e. Seams & High Lines), Carpet Repairs & Pile Grafting, Estimation & Blueprint Verification, and Expert Witness.
Clientele: Flooring inspection and consulting services are provided to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, installation professionals, attorneys, architects, designers, insurance companies, general contractors, restoration contractors, cleaners, and consumers/end users.
Experience: Andrew Fronczek is a second-generation flooring professional who learned from his father, who worked in the flooring industry for more than 40 years. Andrew has worked in the flooring industry for more than 50 years and has been a certified inspector for 30+ years.
His company inspects all flooring materials (Carpet, Hardwood, Bamboo, Laminate, Vinyl, LVT, Rubber, Stone, & Ceramic) and routinely covers NE Ohio and Western PA, but depending on the problem, also services the adjoining states of NY, MI, IN, KY, and WV. He works for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, insurance companies, contractors, and occasionally, consumers.
In addition to inspections, Andrew is on the board of NICFI serves as the treasurer. He is an NWFA report & certification reviewer, and serves on the board of the Floor Educational Guild. Andrew also is the co-owner, instructor, and technical director for Inspector Training Services.
Surfaces & Coverings
Hardwood (Solid and Engineered)
Bamboo & Cork
Carpet (Tufted & Woven Broadloom and Carpet Tile)
Laminate
Ceramic, Porcelain, and Natural Stone Tiles
Resilient (LVT/LVP), Vinyl Tile, & Sheet Goods
Rubber Tile & Sheet Goods
Awards & Publications
Trainings & Classes
NOFMA Hardwood Flooring Inspection School (2008)
BonaKemi USA Hardwood Flooring Inspection School (2008)
NCSU Engineered Wood Flooring Workshop (2009)
NCSU Hardwood Identification for Flooring Professionals (2009)
NCSU-USDA Forest Service Dry Kiln Operator's Course (2010)
AFS Certified Commercial Carpet Inspector
Numerous Flooring Guild Classes & Symposiums
NAFCT Training Programs
Manufacturer Approved Laminate & Hardwood Inspector
Certifications
NWFA Certified Wood Flooring Inspector (CP 217307)
NWFA Certified Wood Flooring Installer (CP 48)
NWFA Certified Sales Advisor (SC 27)
ITS Certified Hardsurface Flooring Inspector - Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl (#144)
ITS Certified Hardwood Flooring Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified Advanced Hardwood Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified Advanced Resilient/LVT Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified LVT Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified Carpet Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified Commerical Carpet Inspector (#144)
ITS Certified Moisture Testing Technician (#144)
IAWFP Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
FCITS Certified Master Inspector (#1274)
FCITS Certified Advanced Resilient Flooring Inspector (#1274)
FCITS Certified Hard Surface Inspector (#1274)
FCITS Certified Commercial Carpet Inspector (#1274)
FCITS Certified Carpet Inspector (#1274)
FCITS Certified Bamboo & Cork Flooring Specialist (#1274)
Stone Forensics Certified Stone & Tile Inspector
CTEF Trained Ceramic Tile Inspector
NALFA Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector (2011)
IICRC Certified Senior Carpet Inspector (#28687)
IICRC Certified Wood/Laminate Inspector (#28687)
IICRC Certified Subfloor/Substate Inspector (#28687)
IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician (#28687)
IICRC Certified Carpet Color Repair Technician (#28687)
IICRC Certified Hardsurface Cleaning Technician (#28687)
WoolSafe Certified Carpet Inspector, WoolSafe Academy
CFI Technical/Inspector Certification (#I65)
CFI Certified Master Installer (#944)
ICRI Certified Tier 2 Concrete Substrate Moisture
Testing Technician (#01201136 - expired)
International Certification Registry Carpet
Inspector (254A)
International Certification Registry Ceramic Tile Inspector (254A)