Forensic Engineering
Determining what really happened — and why.
Forensic investigations into structural failures, roofing systems, plumbing failures, water intrusion, construction defects, fire damage, and weather-related property losses across Florida. Every opinion is tied to physical evidence, weather data, and the governing code.
Areas of expertise
Property damage and building systems, investigated end to end.
From the first site visit to the final report, each investigation isolates the cause, separates pre-existing conditions, and quantifies the extent of loss.
Wind & Hurricane
Differentiating wind-created openings and uplift from age, wear, and installation defects using site evidence and storm data.
Hail
Assessment of roofing, siding, and mechanical equipment for functional hail damage versus cosmetic marring.
Water Intrusion
Tracing moisture pathways through roofs, windows, stucco, and below-grade assemblies to their source and duration.
Plumbing Failures
Supply line, drain, and cast iron failure analysis — distinguishing sudden events from long-term deterioration.
Fire Damage
Structural evaluation of fire-affected framing, steel, and masonry to establish what can be salvaged and what must be replaced.
Structural Failures
Foundation movement, cracking, deflection, and collapse investigations for residential and commercial structures.
Roofing Systems
Shingle, tile, metal, and low-slope roof evaluations — condition, remaining life, and repairability under the Florida Building Code.
Building Envelope
Windows, doors, flashing, and cladding performance reviewed against design intent and manufacturer requirements.
Construction Defects
Workmanship and design deficiencies documented against plans, specifications, and code — with a clear path to remediation.
In the field
Typical losses we are retained to investigate.
Hurricane & wind losses
Roof covering, structure, openings, and interior water damage following named storms and severe weather.
Plumbing & water losses
Sudden pipe failures, long-term seepage, and cast iron drain line deterioration — and the damage each leaves behind.
Fire & structural losses
Post-fire structural assessments and collapse investigations to define safe, code-compliant repair scopes.
Litigation support
Engineering opinions built to survive cross-examination.
Regularly retained by insurance carriers, law firms, contractors, and property owners to provide cause and origin opinions, technical reports, deposition testimony, and trial support. Testifying experience includes 40+ depositions and 4 trial appearances in Florida circuit and county courts.
40+
Depositions
4
Trial appearances
500+
Inspections
Cause & Origin Determination
Independent findings on what caused the loss, when it occurred, and which conditions pre-dated the event.
Expert Witness Testimony
Deposition and trial testimony for plaintiff and defense matters, delivered clearly for judges, juries, and counsel.
Technical Report Preparation
Photo-documented, code-referenced reports written for adjusters and attorneys — not just other engineers.
Need an engineer on a claim or case?
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