Jeff B. Meltzer and Sylvia Majka

Jeff B. Meltzer is an NWFACP Certified Inspector at Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Flooring Detective. He has conducted flooring inspections since 2006, and has served as an expert witness on flooring matters in several dozen cases. Sylvia Majka is a Florida attorney specializing in mediation and arbitration.

Inspections

Will Your Wood Flooring Inspector Hold Up in Court?

As much as we try to avoid it, at some point most of us will end up in a legal dispute with a customer, whether a homeowner or a builder, over one of our wood floors. When it gets to that point, you can't afford to make any mistakes in representing your company the best you can. A crucial step in that defense is hiring the right wood flooring inspector and making sure that inspector is one who will hold up in court as an expert witness. But what does that mean? How do you know which one to choose? This article will attempt to explain some of the legal facts involved.

November 21, 2013

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Craftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design Awards

Hailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.

Jeff B. Meltzer and Sylvia Majka

Will Your Wood Flooring Inspector Hold Up in Court?

Craftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design Awards

Meet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into Artwork

What’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?

White Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile Alternative

Recognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards