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Successful Claim for Defective Parquet Installation in Barcelona

A private client required an expert report on the defective installation of parquet flooring in a Barcelona home, with widespread lifting and deformation.

Client
Private client
Delivery time
20 days
Jurisdiction
Out of court
Result
Report holding the installer responsible for the full cost of repair
§ The case, step by step
01

The assignment

A private client required an expert report on the defective installation of parquet flooring in a Barcelona home, with widespread lifting and deformation.

02

The technical investigation

Inspection of the installation, moisture measurement of the substrate and the material, and comparison against the manufacturer's specifications and the installer's documentation.

03

The expert report

The report evidenced installation over a damp substrate without the required prior acclimatisation, in breach of good practice and the manufacturer's technical specifications.

04

The outcome

Out-of-court agreement with the installer for the full replacement of the parquet at no cost to the owner.

Standards and techniques applied
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