We are homeowners, not structural engineers or flooring contractors. This page documents flooring issues observed in our home.
The Issue
| Observation | Location | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visible slope | Every room in the house | 4-ft level shows unlevel surface |
| Marble rolls toward center | Every room in the house | A marble placed on floor rolls consistently toward center of house |
| Spongy or bouncy spots | Kids’ playroom, kitchen, and other areas | Floor compresses noticeably when stepped on |
| Rooms and furniture vibrate | Kitchen, upstairs, master closet | Furniture shakes and doors rattle when someone walks by |
| Lifted ridges, hard lumps, exposed tack strip nails | Every room in the house | Visible and tactile |
| Creaking floors | Upstairs hallway, stairs, kids’ playroom, kitchen | Audible squeaking and clicking |
Observed: The marble rolls toward the center of the house on both floors (upstairs and downstairs).
Timeline
- April 2025: Documented flooring issues throughout the house and submitted warranty claim.
Evidence
Video walkthrough demonstrating the issues described above.