Business Details
39 Years
experience
Certified Flooring Inspections & Slip & Fall Expert Services
Since 1987, Elite Consultants has provided independent professional inspections and consulting services specializing in flooring, carpet, and hard surface evaluations. Our team collaborates with law firms nationwide, offering litigation support, deposition assistance, and expert witness testimony in slip-and-fall cases. With decades of hands-on experience and extensive certifications from industry-leading organizations like NOFMA, NWFA, and NFSI, we deliver unbiased, technically rigorous assessments for residential and commercial clients. Our founder, David Barkstedt, maintains active involvement in professional associations and has testified as an expert witness in numerous court cases.We serve the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area, with nationwide availability for travel and consulting assignments. Our commitment to continuous education ensures adherence to evolving industry standards, while our forensic expertise addresses complex disputes involving moisture testing, adhesive failures, and building code compliance. Clients benefit from our meticulous attention to detail, transparent reporting, and dedication to resolving construction-related conflicts through scientifically validated methodologies.
Services
Flooring Inspection
Slip & Fall Expert
Carpet Evaluation
Expert Witness Testimony
Commercial Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 38 years of experience in flooring inspections and expert witness testimony.
- Our team holds certifications from NOFMA, NWFA, and NFSI standards organizations.
- We provide nationwide litigation support and on-site inspections for legal cases.
- Our experts have testified in court and assisted in slip-and-fall cases across the U.S.
- We maintain active involvement in professional associations and continuous education.
Associations and certifications
- NOFMA
- NWFA
- NFSI
- IICRC
- NALFA
- ACI
- ASTM
Services
Flooring Inspection
Our certified inspectors evaluate hardwood, engineered wood, laminate, and other flooring types using industry-standard moisture and pH testing. We identify installation defects, adhesive failures, and substrate issues for residential and commercial properties. Our reports provide clear conclusions about responsibility and corrective actions while adhering to NWFA and NOFMA guidelines.
Slip & Fall Expert
We conduct forensic analysis of slip-and-fall incidents following NFSI B101.3 standards for dynamic coefficient friction measurement. Our experts assess walkway safety compliance, entrance matting effectiveness, and OSHA regulations. Court-admissible reports include site safety evaluations and testimony about preventability factors in personal injury cases.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our certified experts provide deposition testimony and trial support for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Services include case evaluation, evidence preparation, and technical explanations of flooring failures. We maintain strict objectivity while presenting complex construction issues in accessible terms for judges and juries.
Carpet Evaluation
Certified assessments cover woven and tufted carpets, area rugs, and specialty fibers. We analyze installation defects, cleaning damage, and wear patterns using IICRC and ASCR standards. Our reports address maintenance compliance, fiber identification, and liability determination for residential and commercial claims.
Commercial Assessment
We evaluate flooring systems in commercial properties during pre-installation, mid-construction, and post-completion phases. Services include substrate inspection, product specification verification, and compliance with ASTM standards. Our assessments help prevent costly failures in large-scale installations for retail, office, and industrial spaces.
People
David Barkstedt
Founder & Expert Witness
Certified wood floor inspector with 38 years of experience in forensic analysis and litigation support. Holds multiple NWFA, NOFMA, and NFSI certifications. Testified in numerous slip-and-fall cases nationwide while maintaining active roles in industry standards committees.
Questions
What types of flooring inspections do you perform?
We inspect solid wood, engineered wood, laminate, cork, bamboo, VCT, ceramic, and stone flooring systems for installation defects, moisture damage, and compliance issues.
Do you provide expert testimony for legal cases?
Yes, our certified experts offer deposition testimony, trial support, and forensic analysis for slip-and-fall litigation and flooring dispute cases nationwide.
Are your inspectors certified by industry organizations?
Our team holds certifications from NOFMA, NWFA, NFSI, IICRC, and other leading organizations in flooring inspection and safety standards.
Do you serve areas outside New York?
We primarily serve the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area but provide nationwide consulting, inspections, and expert witness services across the United States.
What slip-and-fall standards do you follow?
We use ANSI/NFSI B101 series standards for slip resistance measurement, including wet dynamic coefficient testing and commercial entrance matting evaluations.
Can you help with commercial flooring disputes?
Yes, we handle pre-installation assessments, mid-project evaluations, and post-failure analysis for large-scale commercial flooring projects following industry best practices.
