Professional Engineering Expert Opinions
In certain circumstances, you may need a professional engineering expert opinion to help resolve legal, insurance or financial matters for your property. Our forensic expert services have proven time and time again to help our clients identify and resolve issues such as site defects, structural deficiencies, property damage and more.
Repair Design
It includes an engineering design to repair structural deficiencies in the foundation or framing. A design, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, is usually required before repairs can be made
Pre-Construction
It includes an on-site evaluation of a newly constructed home. Similar to a pre-purchase inspection, a new construction inspection may include a list of defects to be corrected by the builder prior to occupancy or ownership
Insurance Claim Inspections
This is an on-site evaluation of damage to a home due to conditions that may be covered by insurance (such as storms or fires). The report often states the probable cause of the damage, the severity of the damage, and any recommendations for its cure.
Expert Witness Testimony
Not all disputes have amicable solutions. If you have to go to a court of law to have a problem resolved, your Attorney may advise you that you should have an expert witness testify on your behalf. When you need an expert witness, Tauscher Cronacher Professional Engineers, P.C.’s Licensed Professional Engineers provide the expert court testimony needed to substantiate your claim.
The Engineers can evaluate and testify in personal injury cases where the cause of injury is a building or site defect. Such cases can involve injuries caused by improperly adjusted automatic doors, improper maintenance procedures, old and unsafe wiring that caused a fire, improperly constructed steps, and many other building deficiencies. Where appropriate, references to applicable code violations are included.
