Disaster Investigations and Claim Support

Storm Damage Investigation Services For Commercial & Multi-Family Residential Properties

It takes a lot of work to recover financially from a natural disaster.

In order to do so, you'll need to understand how your damage translates into a fair outcome for your claim. We help by conducting forensic investigations and provide accurate reports on the results of your storm damage claims, so you can rebuild and move on.
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Catastrophic Claims Services

We understand the mechanics of a solid storm damage insurance claim as well as what it takes to help defend your claim in litigation. We can provide both the qualitative and quantitative data needed to achieve a fair outcome so you can restore your home or commercial space. Our services include:

Insurance Claim Analysis & ASSISTANCE

Assessing storm damage by an experienced storm damage consultant

Includes documenting and identifying the extent of your damage.

water leakage investigations

storm damage reports

reports including qualitative and quantitative data
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Storm Damage Investigations

We will examine and test every component - including doors, windows, roofs, and walls -- to determine the extent of your damage as well as any issues compromising your building's structural integrity. Our forensic investigations are conducted by experts with decades of building envelope damage experience.

WIND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Exterior building envelope wind damage assessments conducted by experienced teams

REPAIR PROCEDURES

Repair procedures and specifications as well as recommendations to prevent future damage

WATER LEAKAGE IDENTIFICATION

Water leakage identification and repair consultation by building envelope experts and certified roof consultants
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Storm Damage Investigation Methodologies

As building envelope consultants, we specialize in comprehensive storm damage claim support. Our expertise lies in uncovering hidden damage, particularly to windows and sliding glass doors, using the most appropriate methodologies for your specific circumstances.

Our accreditation as as a certified AAMA Field Test Agency by the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) underscores our commitment to delivering the highest level of support and field testing for disaster claims.

We utilize a range of industry-standard testing methods to thoroughly assess storm damage:

  • Water Penetration Testing
  • Air and Water Pressure Testing
  • Frost Point Testing
  • Destructive Testing

Our expertise allows us to provide the most appropriate approach assessment, delivering the data needed to help resolve your claim to achieve a fair outcome. 

ASTM Test Methods
  • ASTM E1105 "Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference"

  • ASTM E576 "Standard Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units in the Vertical Position"

  • ASTM E2128 "Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls"

  • ASTM D7053 "Standard Guide for Determining and Evaluating Causes of Water Leakage of Low-Sloped Roofs"

AAMA Testing METHODS
  • AAMA 501.2 "Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems"

  • AAMA 511 "Voluntary Guidelines for Forensic Water Penetration Testing of Fenestration Products"

Putting Hurricane Damage Experts Where They're Needed The Most

From Panama City Beach To Lake Charles, LA - We've Got You Covered.

The entire Gulf Coast Region has seen an increase in the number of category 3, 4, and 5 storms over the past several years. This is especially true for hurricane-prone Northwest Florida–the state's epicenter for big storm activity.

Recent storms have caused billions of dollars of damage to commercial and residential properties resulting in thousands of storm claims. In fact, right now, people throughout the region are still attempting to gather the data they need to file storm claims that will help them rebuild. This is a daunting task that no one should have to do alone.

Northern Florida & Northern Gulf Coast Region Storm Claim Support

Get Help With Disaster Recovery From Recent Storms

Our storm damage experts provide assistance throughout the United States. We have dedicated storm damage teams throughout Florida and most recently in the Pensacola and Northern Gulf Coast Region.

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