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Just lost a whole afternoon's pay because I didn't double-check the subfloor for moisture in a basement job.
The homeowner swore it was dry, but my moisture meter read 22% after I'd already laid the pad, so I had to pull everything up and delay the install by a full day, costing me about $300.
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jackson.sage7mo ago
Look at it from the homeowner's side though. They probably just walked down there, felt the concrete, and thought it was fine. Most people don't own a moisture meter. You're the pro, so checking that stuff is on you before any materials go down. Relying on their word for a technical thing is a gamble you chose to take.
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dakota7987mo ago
My neighbor's basement felt dry last spring. He was sure. We put down laminate anyway. Two months later, the edges started to buckle. Had to pull it all up. The concrete was sweating from the inside out. You're right, that check is our job.
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barbararamirez5mo ago
That moisture check is a basic step. The homeowner's word isn't a warranty. You still have to verify the conditions yourself.
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