In Dallas-Fort Worth’s fast-paced construction and renovation landscape, concrete slab moisture is the silent saboteur behind failed flooring installations, bubbling adhesives, and costly warranty claims. With modern fast-track schedules, lightweight concrete mixes, and high-performance coatings, skipping moisture testing is no longer an option—it’s a liability. Excess vapor emission or trapped alkalinity can destroy resilient flooring, epoxy systems, and even polished concrete within months. Texas Concrete Restoration, Inc. delivers ICRI-certified concrete moisture testing and mitigation in Dallas, TX, backed by Tier 2 Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technicians—the highest credential in the industry. We don’t just test; we diagnose, remediate, and protect your slab for decades of flawless performance.
Serving commercial warehouses, healthcare facilities, and retail spaces across the DFW Metroplex, we’ve saved clients millions by preventing moisture-related failures before they start. Whether you’re installing LVP, epoxy quartz, or carpet tile, our ASTM-compliant testing protocols and proven vapor mitigation systems ensure your flooring bonds permanently—no delamination, no callbacks.
Why Moisture Testing Is Non-Negotiable in North Texas
Dallas’s clay-rich soils, fluctuating groundwater, and 100°F+ summers create the perfect storm for concrete moisture vapor emission (MVE) and hydrostatic pressure. Even new slabs poured with fly ash or slag can emit 10–15 lbs/1,000 ft²/24 hrs—far exceeding most flooring warranties (3–5 lbs max). National leaders like Floor Seal Technology and Vaporlock emphasize pre-installation testing; we take it further with post-mitigation verification and lifetime adhesion warranties.
Unlike general contractors or flooring installers offering “basic testing,” we specialize exclusively in concrete substrate science and we provide turnkey solutions: test, treat, coat, and certify.
Our ICRI-Certified Concrete Moisture Testing Services
We deploy the gold-standard protocols trusted by architects, general contractors, and flooring manufacturers:
| Test | Standard | Purpose | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Chloride (MVER) | ASTM F1869 | Quantifies vapor emission rate in lbs/1,000 ft²/24 hrs | Pre-installation screening; warranty compliance |
| In-Situ Relative Humidity (RH) | ASTM F2170 | Measures moisture 40% into slab depth | New construction; lightweight concrete; critical environments |
| Surface pH Testing | ASTM F710 | Detects alkalinity that degrades adhesives | All flooring types; prevents “adhesive burn” |
| Bond & Adhesion Pull Tests | ASTM D7234 | Verifies coating/substrate compatibility post-mitigation | Post-remediation QA/QC |
Every test includes:
- Digital hygrometer calibration traceable to NIST
- 3D moisture mapping via thermal imaging
- Core sampling (if anomalies detected)
- Detailed forensic report with pass/fail thresholds per flooring spec
