Carpet Inspector Queensland and NSW, Australia.
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Carpet Inspection Southern Queensland & Northern NSW, Australia.
Certified Carpet Flooring Inspections in Queensland & NSW.
Matthew provides independent carpet flooring inspections and comprehensive written reports for all carpet types, including broadloom, carpet tiles, loose lay, and direct glue-down installations.
Carpet claims can arise when performance, manufacturing, or installation issues become apparent during or after installation. Matthew regularly investigates a wide range of carpet concerns, including:
- Appearance change
- Poor installation workmanship
- Visible seams
- Side match issues
- Matting and crushing
- Buckling and rippling
- Spots and stains
- Roll crush and shading
- Lines and pile distortion
- Snags and pulled fibres
- Maintenance-related concerns
- Vacuum cleaner damage
- Colour variation
- And many other carpet performance issues
These types of claims often require an experienced, independent carpet inspector to conduct an on-site assessment, perform appropriate testing, and determine the likely cause of the issue.
Each inspection includes high-quality photographic evidence, including magnified images where required, to accurately document defects and test results. Depending on the circumstances, inspections may include side match assessments, pH testing, ultraviolet (UV) examination, lightbox analysis, wet checks, soil transfer testing, and Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) colour chart comparisons.
Matthew has received advanced training through the internationally recognised Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS), providing specialist knowledge of carpet manufacturing, installation practices, maintenance requirements, and performance characteristics. This expertise enables him to identify the cause of carpet issues and prepare clear, evidence-based inspection reports.
An independent carpet inspector can assist homeowners, retailers, installers, manufacturers, builders, insurers, and legal professionals by providing an objective assessment of the carpet’s condition and the factors contributing to a dispute.
Every inspection is conducted with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism, with detailed written reports delivered promptly following the site inspection. Contact Matthew Now!
Carpet Inspection Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia.

Pre-installation inspections
Before laying the carpet, we suggest a pre-installation inspection to discuss products and test subflooring.

Detailed carpet inspections.
We use our inspection skills and testing equipment to assist carpet claims analysts professionally.
Carpet Inspector Southern Queensland, Australia.
Carpet flooring is manufactured in large production facilities and supplied to residential and commercial projects throughout Australia and around the world. Matthew understands the importance of providing independent, evidence-based carpet inspections that are fair, impartial, and based on established industry standards, testing, and factual findings—not personal opinion.
Years Experience
Flooring projects
Floors installed
Floors refinished
25+
Years of flooring experience - Professional and certified Floor Inspector & Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician.
Floor Consultant & Inspector Training School is North America's most respected floor inspector training certification. Since 1988, the FCITS has been training flooring professionals and advancing their knowledge to become floor inspectors in both residential and commercial settings.
The National Wood Flooring Association, or NWFA, offers industry-accepted standards and accessible resources for floor inspectors to keep updated with current products and techniques concerning solid and engineered wood flooring.
The North American Laminate Flooring Association, NALFA dedicated solely to the laminate flooring industry since 1997. Its purpose is to identify and develop solutions that lead to the floor-covering industry's and its professionals' success.




