Flooring/Deck Failures, Slip/Trip/Fall Floor Mats
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- Additional States: Tennessee
- Company: Stoner Services Inspections & Consulting
- Phone: 256-653-5627
- Cell: 256-653-5627
- Website: www.stonerservices.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Slip Trip & Fall and Construction DefectsKeywords/Search Terms:
Certified Floor Inspector, Forensic Investigations, Walk-Off Mat Accidents, Hardwood, Carpet, LVP/Vinyl, Laminate, Deck Railing Failures NADRA, Stair Treads, Installation Failure, Walkway Hazards, Thresholds, Transition Strips, Subfloor / Slab Defects, Product Defect, Moisture Intrusion, Maintenance, COF Testing, Walkway Auditor NFSIYears in Practice:
45+Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
10Additional Information
WILLIAM (WILL) STONER Toney, AL (Huntsville) | Cell: 256-653-5627 | will@stonerservices.com www.stonerservices.com Professional Summary A seasoned flooring professional with over 45 years of industry experience, encompassing roles as Installer, Retailer, Certified Flooring Inspector, Instructor, Certified Walkway Auditor, Deck / Railing Evaluation / Inspection Certified, and Expert Witness. This comprehensive background provides an extensive foundation for evaluating flooring systems, walking surfaces safety reviews, concrete & wood subfloor systems moisture damages/failures, and resolving complex disputes involving manufacturing processes, installation practices, product specification, maintenance procedures, and safety related concerns. Certified Flooring Inspector Certified in 1998, with more than 20,000 onsite residential and commercial inspections performed to date. Each inspection includes detailed written analyses and photographic documentation for use in claims assessment, litigation, and technical resolution. Expertise includes forensic examination of materials, installation process, construction methods, substrate conditions, moisture testing (concrete and wood subfloor systems), performance characteristics, maintenance procedures, and site conditions for compliance with recognized industry standards. NWFA Certified Wood Flooring Inspector ITS Certified Flooring Inspector & Instructor NFSI Certified Walkway Auditor - WACH #00269 NADRA Deck & Railing Evaluation / Inspection Certification Expert Witness Services Over two decades of experience providing objective, methodical, and evidence-based evaluations for legal and insurance matters. Testimony and written reports are grounded in: • Recognized industry standards (including ASTM, ANSI, NFSI, OSHA, ICC, IBC, IRC, NWFA, CRI, and manufacturer specifications) • Reliable forensic methodology derived from extensive field investigations and document review • Clear, defensible technical analysis suitable for arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings Assignments routinely involve cause and origin determinations, installation failures, product defects, moisture related issues, performance assessments, and safety evaluations. Core Competencies • Forensic Flooring Analysis • Residential & Commercial Inspections • Manufacturing & Installation Defect Identification • Maintenance Protocols, Products, Methods & Damages • Moisture Testing of Concrete and Wood Subflooring Systems and Interpretation of Results • Walkway Safety Audits • Mats & Area Rugs Accidents • COF Testing • Deck, Porch, Steps, Railing Inspections and Collapse Evaluations • Specification and Standards Compliance Review • Photographic and Technical Documentation & Analysis • Expert Report Preparation