Engineering Specialists

read moreEngineering Specialists Incorporated is a multi-disciplinary forensic engineering firm, serving a variety of clients across the country for over 25 years. Our engineers, fire investigators and other experts are professional and have been trained and certified by the latest industry requirements. With us, you get a true third-party representative who is committed to providing you the facts. We utilize our expertise across multiple different fields of engineering and scientific evaluations to ensure you get the scientifically defensible facts you need.

read moreWith us you will get an honest and independent evaluation of the facts surrounding any claim. At Engineering Specialists, Inc. we are committed to excellent customer service. Our engineers and experts are friendly and professional, and have been trained and certified by the latest in industry requirements so you can be sure you receive the highest level of service. We deliver our findings to you via a written report that is clear, concise and sufficiently technical. With Engineering Specialists, Inc., you can be sure that we are able to thoroughly explain what has happened, why and how it can be prevented from happening again.

read moreWe can look at any type of consumer or commercial appliance and have investigated many high-profile, large-loss incidents. Over more than 25 years of business, we have examined thousands of different failures including those cause by degraded and failed components. We can accommodate very large items such as pressure vessels, turbines and engines, along with small or household appliances. Additionally, we can examine, test and store physical evidence gathered at a loss site. When an appliance or other product has been involved in a fire, you need answers.

read moreSpring and summer storms bring hail damage. Large hail can damage roofing materials by exposing the roof surface and compromising the water shedding ability of the roof covering. When hail damage goes unrepaired, the roof will show premature wear and deterioration, and can cause interior problems and leaks. The full extent of damage from hail is hard to see, but Engineering Specialists, Inc. can find everything that is damaged - and confirm when it happened. Our extensive experience in evaluating hail / hailstone impact related damage is a significant asset for evaluating your property.

read moreEngineering Specialists, Inc. evaluates all types of structures for a variety of structural concerns, issues and damage. Our experts will determine the cause, whether it is an ongoing problem and offer recommendations for corrective action. We evaluate any structural issue, concern, or collapse. Accurately evaluating the full extent of damage can be difficult if you don't know where to look. Damage may be caused by something hidden, and damage to one location may cause unexpected issues elsewhere.

read moreWhether your commercial building structure has an EPDM, TPO, PVC, asphalt, built-up, or modified bitumen we are here to assist you. Our company has been evaluating all types of commercial roofs for over 25 years and can evaluate the extent of damage, origin and cause of damage, timing of damage, source of water intrusion, evaluate bad installs or advise you on how to fix any issue. We can discover the extent of damage from all kinds of commercial roof incidents and issues. Hidden damage may lie in wait, such as with water intrusion which may cause wood rot, rusting metal structural members or penetrate into the habitable sections of the structure damaging interior finishes.

read moreSometimes earthquakes can cause damage that is hidden but may be serious enough to cause significant future problems. Seismic codes have evolved a lot over the past few decades, and quickly. This means that many structures have been designed without taking into account the actual shaking motions the earthquake is likely to cause. Since most structural elements are designed to be concealed by drywall or cladding it's important to hire somebody to evaluate your potential earthquake damage who knows where to look.

read moreWe have provided origin and cause determinations for a variety of products from generator failures to communication tower collapses. Our clients include manufacturers, property owners, attorneys, and insurance professionals. We work with our clients to first detail the specific goals of the investigation. Whether the focus is on determining liability, identifying if your component is a contributing cause, the circumstances surrounding the incident, or designing methods to prevent future occurrences; Engineering Specialists, Inc. will conduct a thorough analysis and provide appropriate documentation to satisfy both technical and non-technical users.