Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles, severe storms, and lake-effect conditions, clay and lakebed soils, and concentration of finance, logistics, and dense commercial real estate demand forensic engineers with local expertise. We serve the Loop, the Near North Side, the West Loop, and the South Side.
Wind, water, hail, and structural storm damage investigation.
Foundation settlement, cracking, and structural distress investigation.
Building code compliance, workmanship, and defect investigation.
Structural fire damage assessment and safety evaluation.
Drainage failure, erosion, slope stability, and water intrusion.
Vehicle impact structural damage assessment.
Expert testimony, deposition support, and technical case analysis.
PE-stamped reports to validate or dispute insurance claim scope.
Condition assessments, due diligence, and pre-purchase inspections.
Pre-acquisition structural and risk assessment for investors.
Independent third-party engineering opinion and review.
Comprehensive building condition and lifecycle assessment.
PE-stamped engineering to legalize unpermitted additions, conversions, and structures.
Independent engineering to determine whether a neighbor or adjacent work caused damage to your property.