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Subfloor assessment and preparation — Flooring installer
Explain which finish will be installed and what is wrong with the current base: unevenness, residue, damage or uncertain moisture condition. Provide photographs and previous-work information so the contractor can distinguish surface preparation from a deeper construction defect.
Service scope
Assessment and preparation of the supporting surface for a specified floor finish, including defined smoothing, local repair or suitable preparatory layers. The broad catalogue label does not automatically include reconstruction of structural joists, slabs or a complete load-bearing floor.
What is normally included
- Supporting-surface inspection
- Finish-specific preparation scoping
- Readiness checks before covering
What is not included
- Structural-floor replacement without a separate design
- Concealing an unresolved moisture source under a new finish
Typical tasks
- Identify base construction
- Review condition and contamination
- Define preparation for the chosen finish
- Carry out agreed preparatory work
- Record readiness and limitations
What to include in your brief
- Intended floor covering
- Existing base material
- Unevenness or damage description
- Moisture history
- Floor-height and programme constraints
Choosing the right professional
Ask which condition checks support the proposed preparation and where structural or damp investigation falls outside scope. A smoothing layer should not be presented as a universal cure for movement, moisture or an unsuitable base.
Important considerations
- A visible surface defect can reflect a deeper problem
- Preparation products need compatible substrate and covering conditions
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