Service
Construction Defect & Forensic Investigation
Independent, objective investigation of construction defects, failures, and damage. We identify what happened, why it happened, what needs to be repaired, and what documentation supports the finding.
What We Investigate
We investigate construction defects across all building types — residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional. Our work is field-based and document-driven. We inspect the conditions, review the project records, identify what failed and why, and define what needs to be repaired. Clients include attorneys, property owners, insurers, developers, HOAs, and facility managers who need an objective technical opinion.
- Construction defects — workmanship, materials, design, and code compliance
- Water intrusion — source identification, path tracing, failed components
- Façade and building envelope failures — stucco, EIFS, cladding, windows, sealants
- Structural deterioration — concrete, steel, wood framing, foundations
- Roofing failures — membrane, flashing, drainage, penetrations
- Balcony and deck failures — waterproofing, structural, drainage
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing defects
- Code and standard of care violations
- Construction-related property damage
- Post-construction defect discovery and documentation
Our Approach
We start by reviewing available project documents — plans, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, inspection reports, and correspondence. Then we go to the site. We document conditions with photographs, measurements, and written observations.
Our analysis identifies the root cause of the defect or failure, defines the scope of repair, and provides an independent cost-of-repair opinion. Findings are presented in a written report organized to support litigation, mediation, arbitration, or claim resolution.
What We Deliver
Site Inspection & Documentation
Thorough field investigation with photographs, measurements, and condition documentation.
Document Review
Review of plans, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project correspondence.
Causation Analysis
Technical analysis identifying the root cause of the defect or failure.
Repair Scope Definition
Clear, detailed description of what needs to be repaired, replaced, or corrected.
Cost-of-Repair Opinion
Independent estimate of the cost to correct identified defects.
Expert Report
Written report suitable for litigation, mediation, arbitration, or claim support.
Who We Work With
We work with attorneys and law firms handling construction defect litigation, property owners dealing with defects or damage, insurance companies evaluating construction-related claims, HOAs and property managers addressing building problems, developers and contractors responding to defect claims, and sureties assessing project conditions.
Our opinions are based on the facts, the documents, and the field conditions. We provide the same level of rigor regardless of who retains us.
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