We are homeowners, not contractors or flooring inspectors. This page documents additional flooring issues observed in our home.
The Issue
This follow-up documents additional squeaky spots, hollow-sounding sections of LVP, and visibly flexing planks in the kitchen and dining areas.
| Observation | Location | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp creaks and clicks | Kitchen island, pantry doorway | Audible with almost every step |
| Hollow knock sound | Dining room window wall | Tap test produces drum-like sound |
| Visible flex | Plank next to fridge | Plank visibly dips when pressure applied |
Tap test observations: Tapping on solid spots produces a dull thud. In several locations, tapping produces a loud, hollow, drum-like sound.
Visible flexing: In some areas, planks visibly flex when pressure is applied.
Timeline
- April 2025: Documented additional flooring issues in kitchen and dining areas. See Uneven Flooring for the primary flooring warranty claim.
- April 29, 2025: Submitted video of kitchen and dining area squeaking and clicking LVP to 2-10 HBW as part of the warranty claim documentation.
- November 13, 2025: Framing sub-contractor performed repair work in crawl space affecting downstairs flooring areas. See Flooring Damage from Repair Work for what followed.
Evidence
Video walkthrough demonstrating the issues described above.