Expert investigation of foundation settlement, cracking, structural distress, and building integrity concerns for residential and commercial properties.
Foundation and structural failures are among the most consequential — and contested — issues in property engineering. Whether it's differential settlement, expansive soils, design deficiencies, or construction defects, Global Forensic Engineers brings 20+ years of forensic experience to every investigation. Dr. Mousavi's team identifies root causes, quantifies damage severity, and delivers actionable, PE-stamped reports trusted by insurance carriers, attorneys, and courts across 26 states.
Foundation Settlement Analysis
Investigation of differential settlement, slab cracking, pier and beam deflection, and foundation movement using precise measurement and geotechnical correlation.
Structural Load Path Analysis
Assessment of load-bearing elements — columns, beams, bearing walls, trusses — for design adequacy, deterioration, and failure mechanisms.
Soil & Geotechnical Factors
Evaluation of expansive soils, poor compaction, erosion, and subsurface conditions contributing to foundation and structural distress.
Water & Moisture Impact
Analysis of plumbing leaks, poor drainage, and moisture intrusion as contributors to foundation movement and structural degradation.
Material & Construction Defects
Identification of substandard materials, improper construction techniques, and code violations affecting structural performance.
Repair Engineering & Oversight
Engineering design of foundation repair solutions, underpinning, and structural reinforcement — plus construction oversight for quality assurance.
Our engineers are available for same-day consultations. Licensed in 26 states with local teams nationwide.
Call (833) 511-2542Detailed consultation to understand property history, symptoms, and timeline of observed distress.
Comprehensive on-site inspection with precision measurement tools, photographic documentation, and material assessment.
Forensic engineering analysis correlating observed damage with causal mechanisms.
PE-stamped report including findings, root cause determination, repair recommendations, and cost estimates.
Optional: repair plan engineering, contractor bid review, and construction phase oversight.
Common questions about our foundation & structural failure analysis services
We use a combination of crack pattern analysis, width measurement, growth monitoring, level surveys, and structural load path evaluation. Our methodology distinguishes between normal concrete shrinkage, minor settlement, and structurally significant distress requiring intervention.
Yes. Through forensic analysis of crack patterns, corrosion indicators, repair attempts, and settlement progression, we can often establish a timeline of distress onset — critical for disclosure disputes and insurance claims.
We provide independent engineering assessments and repair recommendations. We can review contractor proposals, validate repair scopes, and provide construction-phase inspections to ensure work meets engineering specifications — but we remain an objective third party, not affiliated with any repair company.
We have licensed PEs in 26 states, with particular depth in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, California, and the Gulf Coast region — areas with expansive soils and high foundation claim activity.
Storm-related structural damage assessments
Vehicle impact structural damage analysis
Water-related foundation and site issues
Construction quality and code compliance
Speak directly with a licensed forensic engineer about your commercial, industrial, insurance, or litigation-related engineering matter. All consultations are confidential.