Licensed Professional Engineers serving Irvine and the Orange County region — providing independent engineering to determine whether a neighbor or adjacent work caused damage to your property. with court-ready, PE-stamped reports.
When cracks, flooding, or movement appear after a neighbor's construction, excavation, regrading, pool installation, or drainage change, Irvine homeowners and property owners need an independent answer to one question: what actually caused the damage? Our CA-licensed Professional Engineers investigate the cause, separate new damage from pre-existing conditions, and deliver a PE-stamped report you can use with your neighbor, an HOA, an insurance carrier, or in court.
Local Experience
Dr. Mousavi is a California-licensed Civil Engineer (License No. C98780) serving owners, carriers, and counsel across the state. Our California work reflects the state's distinct risk profile: hillside and wildfire-exposure assessments in San Diego and Riverside counties, seismic-zone structural evaluations across Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and water-intrusion and drainage investigations in the Central Valley — every report built to California building code and litigation standards.
We serve Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Huntington Beach, and the greater Orange County region. Every report is PE-stamped, litigation-ready, and prepared for use in California insurance claims and litigation.
Adjacent Construction & Excavation
Damage from neighboring excavation, foundation work, demolition, or vibration.
Drainage & Runoff Disputes
Water diverted onto your property from regrading, gutters, pools, or hardscape.
Retaining Wall & Fence Failures
Shared or adjacent retaining wall distress and responsibility analysis.
Tree Root & Vegetation Damage
Foundation and slab movement associated with adjacent trees and vegetation.
Pre-Existing vs. New Damage
Causation analysis separating recent damage from long-standing conditions.
Expert Reports for Disputes
PE-stamped findings for negotiation, HOA, insurance subrogation, or litigation.
We have engineers on the ground in Irvine — not just a license on file. Rapid site response, local code knowledge, and court-ready reports.
California Civil Engineer License No. C98780 · since December 2025
24–72 hour site response
Court-recognized expert testimony
Common questions from Irvine clients
An independent forensic engineer can determine whether the damage pattern, timing, and mechanism are consistent with the neighboring work — or with pre-existing conditions such as soil movement or age. We document conditions, review timelines and photos, and issue a PE-stamped causation opinion.
Yes. A pre-construction condition survey documents your property before adjacent excavation or demolition begins, which makes any later damage far easier to establish.
Yes. Our reports are written for non-engineers and are suitable for negotiation, HOA proceedings, insurance claims and subrogation, and litigation, with expert testimony available when needed.
Yes. Dr. Mir Emad Mousavi holds an active Professional Engineer license in California — California Civil Engineer License No. C98780, and our Irvine-based team understands CA building codes and local amendments. Our PE-stamped reports are accepted by California courts and insurance carriers.
We typically deploy local engineers within 24-72 hours across the Orange County region, with same-day availability for urgent structural emergencies in Irvine.
Pricing depends on the scope of the investigation, site access, and reporting requirements. We offer confidential consultations to scope your matter and provide a clear fee estimate — call (833) 511-2542 to discuss your case.
Yes. Our Irvine team serves Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Huntington Beach, and the greater Orange County region.
Yes. Dr. Mousavi provides expert witness testimony and deposition support in California state and federal courts, and our PE-stamped reports are litigation-ready.
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.
Speak directly with a licensed forensic engineer about your neighbor property damage disputes matter in Irvine. All consultations are confidential.