Natural Disasters
Moving forward in the wake of a natural or man-made disaster, whether a tornado, damage by wind, hail, earthquake, hurricane, fire, chemical explosion, or a storm – we provide forensic engineering services.
Assessing the Damage
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Our engineers are ready to assess a wide range of damages from both natural and man-made disasters. With decades of hands-on forensic experience, we rapidly evaluate structural integrity, scope of loss, and repair feasibility across residential, commercial, and industrial properties—delivering clear, actionable insights that support informed claims decisions and recovery efforts.
Understanding the Cause
We assess damage resulting from wind, water, hail, and more.
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Earthquakes
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Hail Storms
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Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
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Landslides
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Lightning
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Rain and Floods
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Snow, Sleet and Ice Storms
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Tornadoes and High Winds
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Wildfires
Bridges, Dams & Pipelines
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Soil and foundation conditions
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Structural integrity and stability
Electrical Systems
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Control circuit damages
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Electrical panels
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Grounding and electrical safety systems
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Power outages
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Wiring
Vehicles
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Body panels
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Doors
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Engine
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Electrical systems
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Frame
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Roof
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Windows
Buildings
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Commercial properties
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Framing and foundation damages
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Industrial properties
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Residential properties
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Roofing
Mechanical Systems
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Elevators and lifts
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Generators
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HVAC
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Mechanical equipment
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Motors
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Plumbing systems
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Pumps
Watercraft/Marine Systems
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Cargo
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Machinery
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Ocean and inland vessels
Forensic Engineering for Natural Disasters
Root Cause Determination
When storms and disasters damage property, it's important to get objective answers about what happened and why it happened, so affected families and businesses can move forward as quickly as possible.
We'll provide a rapid response, objective answers, and compassionate service so you can chart your course of action after a disaster.
Scope of Damage/Cost of Repairs
Scope of Damage/Value of Loss
We help identify and quantify the physical damage, interpret the sequence of damage, and characterize damage that existed before the loss.
Cost of Repairs
Based on our assessment, we can provide recommendations to repair or remediate the damage. This includes cost details like material estimates, labor costs, and other expenses. And it can also detail instructions for repairs, materials to use, and structural improvements to make.
Large Losses & Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Choose EDT when you need a complete solution for complex losses. Our wide range of forensic engineering expertise means we can help you assess numerous forms of emerging technology and infrastructure, plus any other equipment, systems, and vehicles involved.
We have 40+ years of experience in the industry and a deep roster of professional engineers to help you handle large loss claims and in-depth investigations. When energy disasters occur, we can deploy multi-disciplinary teams with ease.
When working with a multi-disciplinary EDT team, an Engineer in Charge manages the file and coordinates with multiple engineering disciplines to offer you comprehensive and seamless forensic engineering services.
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Coordination with Contractors, Forensic Accountants, and more
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Cost of Repairs
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Root Cause Analysis
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Scope of Damage
Litigation Support
Get objective, technical answers for engineering litigation matters so you can map out your case with confidence.
All of our forensic consultants are held to the industry's highest standard of competence. Our experts’ qualifications, expertise, and objectivity are compelling in the courtroom.
We can also provide in-house animation, modeling, and graphics capabilities to reinforce our findings.
