Tucks Floor Inspection Service
Certified Flooring Inspector Servicing South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia
About Lee Tucker
Hello, if you have found me, you are having complaints concerning your floors.
I started in the flooring trade in 1974 while attending the University of South Carolina. I became a student of the trade, learning:
Carpet manufacturing defects such as raveling seams, delaminated carpet appearing as bunched-up carpet (wrinkles), cleaning issues and installation failures.
Solid Hardwood flooring complaints such as checks, splits, noisy flooring, cupping and gaps. Installation failures.
Engineered flooring delamination of the veneers, moisture issues affecting the flooring, and installation failures.
Laminate flooring defects and installation errors.
The biggest cost to flooring consumers today is vinyl planks. There are several manufacturing defects that are being hidden from the flooring consumer under the claim of moisture or site conditions, or “pinch points” Do you have a vinyl plank complaint that has been denied by the manufacturer?
Ceramic tile and stone inspections. I am one of the few ceramic tile inspectors who has attended the installation schools at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation,, and several inspection classes at CTEF .
Use the contact page to email Selva “Lee” Tucker for a factual honest flooring examination and evaluation.
I also do inspection report reviews for compliance to inspection procedures and science, not Industry Myths.
My service area is from the I-20 corridor from Florence SC and Columbia SC to Augusta Georgia.
In North Carolina I service from Charlotte NC to Western NC (Asheville , Franklin and Cashiers)
Georgia, Augusta - Elberton - Athens and Gainesville
I also travel for Commerical inspections from Florida to Washington, DC., Charleston SC to Nashville, Tn.
In 2007, I founded The Flooring Inspectors Guild to give the next generation of inspectors science-based training beyond a one-week certification course — hosting its first class at NC State University in 2007.
The goal if the Educational Guild is to provide advance educational science and technical based education to combat the trend to deny claims misleading consumers.
The Guild has two mottos to end Industry Myths that cover up defects to deny your justified claims. .
Move Beyond Certification, Become Educated.
Correct Application of knowledge is 95% of Education.
In 2014 his fellow inspectors awarded a Peer Reviewed status with an award at a Class at Virginia Tech University., Certified and Peer Reviewed, nominated and vetted by fellow inspectors for his experience, honesty, and knowledge.
Since 1975
In the flooring trade for 50+ years
Founder of The Guild
Founded The Flooring Inspectors Educational Guild
Peer Reviewed
A certified and peer reviewed flooring inspector
Serving the Southeast
Offering inspections throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Flooring Inspection Services
Every service below is available for commercial and residential properties across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Inspection & Consultation
Independent inspection and consultation covering hardwood, carpet, tile, resilient flooring, concrete, and subfloor conditions — documented in a report with testing data and photo evidence identifying the cause of the failure and a recommended solution.
Carpet Color Correction, Spot, and Side Match
Correcting color loss, staining, and fading in carpet — from bleach spots to sun-faded areas — using dye-matching techniques that restore a consistent, uniform color without replacing the whole carpet.
Expert Witness Testimony
Certified documentation and expert witness testimony for attorneys, insurance adjusters, and courts. I provide well-reasoned, clearly explained opinions grounded in industry standards for litigation, arbitration, and insurance disputes.
Continuing Education
Ongoing, science-based training for flooring inspectors and industry professionals through The Flooring Inspectors Guild. Get the same standard of education Lee brings to every inspection he performs himself.
Who I Work With
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Independent evidence when a new or existing floor starts cupping, buckling, cracking, or gapping — a certified report you can use to pursue a refund, replacement, or repair.
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A neutral third-party assessment when a customer complains about a floor failure, determining whether the cause is a product defect, an installation error, or environmental factors like humidity.
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Liability protection — an independent inspection that can clear an installer's name when a floor failure was actually caused by a manufacturing defect or pre-existing moisture condition.
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Warranty verification — a localized, credentialed inspection to confirm whether a product genuinely failed before a warranty claim is honored.
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Expert witness testimony and certified documentation for court cases and insurance settlements, from an inspector with decades of litigation and arbitration experience.
Certification Is Not a License
A flooring certification is not a government-issued license. No federal, state, county, or city government in the United States licenses flooring inspectors the way it licenses electricians, plumbers, architects, or engineers. Lee's qualifications come from decades of hands-on experience (50+ years in the flooring industry, 38+ as a full-time inspector) combined with continuing education that goes well beyond a one-week certification course.
What Is a Peer Reviewed Inspector?
The Flooring Inspectors Guild maintains a directory of trusted, Peer Reviewed flooring inspectors nationwide. Inspectors are nominated by their peers for their experience, honesty, and knowledge of the trade, then vetted by a panel of senior inspectors before acceptance. Lee Tucker holds this designation himself, and founded the Guild that awards it.
What Clients Say
“I have worked with Lee Tucker of Tucks Floor Inspection Service on multiple matters. Mr. Tucker’s knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail are exceptional. His opinions are well-reasoned, clearly explained, and firmly grounded in industry standards, which makes them highly effective in both litigation and arbitration settings. I would not hesitate to retain or recommend Mr. Tucker in future cases involving flooring installation issues.”
– Allen Bullard, Montgomery Willard
“I would just like to give a heads up to Selva Lee Tucker, who is a professional floor inspector. I recently had the pleasure of meeting him during my recent home inspection. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and proficient in his line of work. I truly appreciated the time he spent and the information he shared about the care of wood floors. He went above and beyond to hear my complaints and to address each one individually. HIs attention to detail immediately told me I was in good hands as a consumer. I believe that because of his inspection, I received a very positive result from both Mohawk Flooring regarding my warranty claim. Mohawk has honored their warranty and Greer Flooring is facilitating the new installation. I could not possibly be more pleased with this outcome. Thank You to all involved.”
– Gayle Runion
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Service Area
Tucks Floor Inspection Service is based in Laurens, South Carolina, serving clients throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Inspections outside this core area can be arranged for a travel fee.
Founder of The Flooring Inspectors Guild
In 2008, Lee founded The Flooring Inspectors Guild to give the next generation of inspectors science-based training beyond what a one-week certification class can teach. The Guild also maintains a nationwide directory of Peer Reviewed inspectors, nominated and vetted by their peers for experience, honesty, and knowledge.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're a homeowner, retailer, contractor, manufacturer, attorney, or adjuster, Lee brings 50+ years of flooring experience and an independent, Peer Reviewed opinion to every case. Email me or call to get started.