Service 06
Forensic Engineering
Investigating failures, damage and defects — establishing cause, extent and remedy.
When something has cracked, settled, leaked or failed, the useful questions are why it happened, how far it goes, whether it is still moving and what it takes to fix. Forensic work answers those in a form that holds up to scrutiny.
Scope
- Failure and defect investigation
- Crack mapping, monitoring and movement assessment
- Settlement and foundation distress analysis
- Water intrusion and envelope failure investigation
- Storm, fire and impact damage assessment
- Construction defect evaluation
- Expert reporting and documentation
Who we work with
Owners, insurers, attorneys, property managers and buyers dealing with damage or a dispute.
Where we deliver this
Across Nassau, Suffolk, the East End and all five boroughs. Most requested in:
Related services
- Inspections & Site Observation
- Storm & Insurance Damage Assessment
- Engineering Reports & Certifications
- Structural Engineering
- Property File Review
- Professional Engineering Services
Related guides
- Cracks in walls: when to worry and when not to
- What to do when you get a building department violation
Common questions
The crack has been there for years. Is it a problem?
Age alone does not answer it. Whether it is still moving does, and that is measurable.
How long does an investigation take?
A site assessment is quick. Where movement needs monitoring over time, the schedule reflects that.