Forensic & Structural Engineering · Tampa, Florida
Engineering answers you can stand behind — in the field and in the courtroom.
Alvarez Engineering determines the cause, origin, and extent of property damage and delivers clear technical reports, deposition testimony, and structural solutions for clients throughout Florida.
Florida Licensed Professional Engineer · License No. 94128
Storm season response
Wind, hail, and water intrusion investigations statewide
What we do
Two disciplines. One standard of rigor.
Whether you need to know why a building failed or how to make one stand, every engagement is grounded in field evidence, code, and defensible analysis.
Forensic Engineering
Cause and origin investigations for wind, hurricane, hail, water intrusion, fire, plumbing failures, roofing systems, and construction defects — with expert reports and testimony.
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Structural Engineering
Structural design, condition assessments, and repair drawings for residential and commercial buildings — from post-loss stabilization to permit-ready plans.
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Who we serve
Retained by the people who need the facts to hold up.
Insurance Carriers
Objective cause-and-origin determinations and scope-of-damage opinions that support fair, timely claim decisions.
Law Firms
Expert witness services with 40+ depositions and 4 trial appearances — clear opinions, defensible methodology.
Contractors
Structural design, repair details, and sealed drawings that move projects through permitting and inspection.
Property Owners
Independent evaluations of storm, water, and structural damage so you understand exactly what happened and what it takes to fix.
How we work
From site visit to sworn testimony, the method never changes.
01
Inspect
On-site documentation of the structure, systems, and damage — including FAA-certified drone imagery for roofs and elevated areas.
02
Analyze
Weather data, building codes, material behavior, and load analysis are applied to separate the actual cause from the assumed one.
03
Report & Testify
Plain-language technical reports, sealed drawings where required, and deposition or trial testimony that holds up under cross-examination.
Get in touch
Tell us about the property or the case.
Share a few details and we’ll follow up within one business day to discuss scope, timeline, and next steps. Available for residential and commercial engagements statewide.