Jason Ramsay

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Licensed California Tile & Flooring Contractor and Certified Flooring Inspector with over 30 years of industry experience in installation, forensic inspection, moisture diagnostics, and substrate failure analysis.

Beginning as a flooring installer in 1993 and becoming a licensed contractor in 1999, I founded and operated a successful flooring company in Orange County, California. Today, I specialize in independent, standards-based inspections and moisture investigations, delivering defensible reporting for property owners, contractors, manufacturers, attorneys, and insurance professionals.

My combined background in hands-on installation and advanced forensic diagnostics provides a rare, comprehensive perspective on flooring system performance and failure analysis.

INSPECTION AUTHORITY & TECHNICAL CREDENTIALS

My certifications and committee involvement position me among a select group of highly credentialed flooring and moisture diagnostics professionals.

INSPECTION CERTIFICATIONS

• CFIU Hard Surface Certified Flooring Inspector (#439)
• CFIU Certified Tile Inspector
• CFIU Advanced Ceramic Tile Technical Certification
• IFCII Certified Luxury Vinyl Inspector
• IICRC Stone, Masonry & Tile Technician (SMT)
• ICRI Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Technician (CCSMT)
• NAFCT Concrete Moisture Committee (CMCT)
• NALFA Certified
• Inspectors Guild Peer Reviewed
• Tramex Certified Instructor 

MOISTURE & SUBSTRATE SPECIALIZATION

Specialized expertise in concrete moisture testing, substrate preparation, and mitigation diagnostics.

Certified and trained in:

• ASTM F2170 – In‑Situ Relative Humidity Testing
• ASTM F1869 – Calcium Chloride Testing
• NAFCT Substrate & Subfloor Preparation
• Ardex Academy – Certified Substrate Preparation
• Bostik Certified Surface Preparation
• Tramex Moisture Testing Systems
• ACI Concrete Basics Certification

Active ASTM F06 Committee Member, contributing to evolving industry standards governing resilient flooring and moisture-related performance criteria.

Versatile Floor Coatings, manufacturer training, 2017. Versatile is a manufacturer of two-component epoxy,
polyaspartic, polyurea and chemical-resistant urethane floor coating systems, including broadcast flake and
quartz systems.

LICENSES

California Licensed Contractor & SME
B‑2 General Building Contractor
C‑54 Tile Contractor
C‑15 Flooring Contractor
License #776558

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Schluter & Wedi Shower Waterproofing Certified
• Mapei GPTP – Porcelain Tile Installation Certified
• Laticrete Grout System Certification
• Dry‑Treat by StainProof – Accredited Stone & Tile Sealer
• Basic Coatings Certified Hardwood Cleaning & Maintenance
• Basic Coatings Dust‑Free Recoat Specialist
• Tramex Certified
• NALFA Certified

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS

• ASTM F06 Committee Member
• NTCA Member
• NWFA Member
• APA Member
• ACI Member
• NICFI – Institute of Certified Floor Covering Inspectors

CLIENT SECTORS SERVED

Providing independent, standards-driven inspection and forensic reporting for:

• Homeowners & Property Owners
• Contractors & Builders
• Flooring Dealers & Distributors
• Manufacturers & Product Representatives
• Attorneys & Legal Professionals (Expert Witness Services)
• Architects & Designers
• Real Estate Professionals
• Insurance Carriers & Adjusters

All inspections are conducted using calibrated diagnostic equipment and aligned with ASTM, ANSI, NWFA, and manufacturer standards, ensuring objective, defensible findings.

PROFESSIONAL DIFFERENTIATORS

 30+ Years of Flooring Industry Experience
Licensed Contractor & Certified Inspector
Advanced Moisture & Substrate Diagnostics Expertise
Committee-Level Industry Involvement
Objective, Fact-Based Reporting
Rapid Response & Detailed Documentation