Jason Ramsay

Orange County, California
Licensed California Contractor – B‑2, C‑54, C‑15 | License #776558
Certified Flooring Inspector | Concrete Moisture Specialist | ASTM F06 Committee Member
Phone: (949) 355-3501

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Licensed California Tile and Flooring Contractor and Certified Flooring Inspector with over 30 years of industry experience, specializing in forensic flooring failure analysis, moisture diagnostics, substrate performance evaluation, and standards-based reporting.

Active ASTM F06 Committee Member with advanced certifications in hard surface inspection, concrete moisture testing, and ceramic tile systems. Provide independent, objective evaluations and defensible written reports for attorneys, manufacturers, insurance carriers, contractors, and property owners.

Background combines hands-on installation expertise (since 1993) with advanced technical inspection credentials, offering comprehensive insight into flooring system design, installation, environmental conditions, and failure causation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forensic Flooring Failure Analysis
• Concrete Moisture Testing & Interpretation (ASTM F2170 & F1869)
• Substrate & Subfloor Evaluation
• Ceramic & Porcelain Tile Systems (ANSI / TCNA)
• Hardwood & Engineered Wood Flooring
• Luxury Vinyl & Resilient Flooring Systems
• Waterproofing & Shower System Assessment
• Standards Compliance (ASTM, ANSI, NWFA, TCNA)
• Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony
• Technical Report Preparation & Documentation

LICENSURE

California Licensed Contractor
B‑2 General Building Contractor
C‑54 Tile Contractor
C‑15 Flooring Contractor
License #776558 (Active)

INSPECTION & MOISTURE CREDENTIALS

• CFIU Hard Surface Certified Flooring Inspector (#439)
• CFIU Certified Tile Inspector
• CFIU Advanced Ceramic Tile Technical Certification
• IFCII Certified Luxury Vinyl Inspector
• IICRC  (SMT)
• ICRI Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Technician (CCSMT)
• NAFCT Concrete Moisture Committee (CMCT)
• Tramex Certified Moisture Testing

SUBSTRATE & TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

• NAFCT Substrate & Subfloor Preparation Certified
• Ardex Academy – Certified Substrate Preparation
• Bostik Certified Surface Preparation
• Mapei GPTP – Porcelain Tile Installation Certified
• Schluter & Wedi Shower Waterproofing Certified
• Laticrete Grout System Certification
• Dry‑Treat by StainProof – Accredited Stone & Tile Sealer
• NALFA Certified

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• ASTM F06 Committee Member
• NTCA Member
• NWFA Member
• APA Member
• ACI Member
• NICFI – Institute of Certified Floor Covering Inspectors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Licensed Contractor
Orange County, California | 1999 – Present

• Conduct independent flooring inspections and forensic evaluations
• Perform ASTM-compliant moisture testing and substrate diagnostics
• Author detailed technical reports suitable for litigation and arbitration
• Provide expert witness consultation and deposition support
• Evaluate installation practices against manufacturer specifications and industry standards

Flooring Installation Specialist
1993 – 1999

• Installation of carpet, tile, hardwood, and resilient systems
• Developed technical foundation in substrate preparation and moisture-related performance issues