Symptom guide
Warped, Swollen Or Lifting Flooring
Flooring distortion usually starts below. How to find the water under it.
Wood and laminate move when moisture reaches them. Cupping, crowning or lifting boards point to water below or beside the floor, not the finish itself.
What to check yourself
- Look for a pattern that follows a pipe route or room edge
- Check for soft spots and discoloured seams
- Test nearby walls and cabinets with a meter
Likely causes
- A slab leak or pipe below the floor
- An appliance or drain connection loss
- Ambient moisture from below-grade conditions
What the investigation does
- Thermal scanning and moisture mapping
- Acoustic testing where a pipe is under pressure
- Repair scope for the flooring and plumbing trades
Methods often used
Quick answers
What should I do first about this?
Thermal scanning and moisture mapping
Can this be fixed without opening everything?
In most cases the investigation narrows the target before any finish is opened. Small access points are sometimes needed to confirm a finding, and that is discussed before anything is opened.
How do I arrange an investigation?
Call 604-239-9934 or email [email protected] with the symptom and when it appears. You will get a reply within one business day with a fixed quote.
Call 604-239-9934 or email [email protected]