Laminate Flooring Bubbles
Our 11-year old home has 7 laminate flooring boards in the living/dining room that are bubbling. Across from the bubble issue is a soft spot (about 4' away). We're finding that the previous owner did a lot of DYI projects - huge projects - and took many shortcuts. He installed the flooring leading us to believe he may have eliminated the vapor barrier or whatever was supposed to be done to keep moisture away.
The water company came to check the meter with no water running inside the house and it was a negative reading. Of course we need to have the laminate replaced but are concerned what might be found under the existing floor. One flooring company wasn't concerned about it and another said to contact a leak detection company to determine the problem in advance. These leak detection companies either don't work inside the house or want $300+ to do a meter read. Meters are sold locally and range from $12-$300.
Have you had such a problem and what did you do? Thanks in advance for your input.
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