The truth is, anytime you are doing a home renovation, there is a risk to adjacent areas. It is impossible to know how the flooring was installed and with that, it’s always a possibility that something, flooring, walls, ceiling, plumbing, etc, may crack and come apart.
An honest contractor will always be upfront with their customer about this and likewise, customers need to be aware that home renovation is an invasive project. However, it’s not often that something like this happens. Luckily, due to our experience in home renovations, we can see a potential issue ahead of time, advise you and prevent unexpected situations in most of the cases.