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What is Expert
Forensic Construction Assessment?
Forensic construction
assessments provide unbiased and detailed technical
evaluation and facts through the analysis of the subject
property, combining scientific methods with extensive
experience, and skilled expertise in all areas and levels
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Visual Consulting, LLC, of
Charleston, South Carolina, provides experienced forensic construction
analysis and assessment services for:
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Visual Property Assessments are
performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, the Low Country
of South Carolina, and from the Coastal Carolinas to the
coastal resorts of Texas. |
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Our broad base of construction
experience and extensive collaborative alliance network of
top-quality experts
makes Visual Consulting, LLC, the first choice of:
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From claims evaluation to
litigation support services, Visual Consulting, LLC, can make
the difference in finding and experiencing the best outcome
and results.
We welcome you to
challenge us with your construction concerns.
Contact Visual Consulting in Charleston,
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Visual Consulting, LLC, offers a
complete spectrum of construction forensic analysis and
repair solution services including:
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Destructive Testing*
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Construction Repairs
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Construction Remediation**
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Dispute
Resolution
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Construction Defect
Cost Analysis
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Damage Cost Analysis
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Cost Recovery Assessment
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Code Compliance
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Professional
Standard of Care Analysis
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Forensic Construction Analysis Glossary
Destructive Testing*
The purpose of invasive or destructive testing is to
determine the existence, extent and source of obstructed
or hidden structural damage. In addition, this process
of assessment may result in service-life projection;
detect design weaknesses and or reveal materials that
are substandard, inappropriate for specific use, or
which fail to meet architectural and engineering
standards and specification. In some circumstances,
improper or inferior installation and application
techniques may be determined as the primary source of
structural failure.
Tests are carried out to determine and understand a
specimen's structural performance or material behavior
under different situations or loads. These tests are
generally much easier to carry out, yield more
information, and are easier to interpret than non
invasive assessments.
When destructive testing is necessary, limited portions of
structural surfaces are removed for assessment. Typical
surface examples are exterior siding, brick, drywall,
ceramic tile, stone and other veneer surfaces; shingles,
footers and various foundation components. When testing
is completed, appropriate repairs are made within the
defined scope of work. |
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Construction Remediation**
Correction of design, materials or other factors that
are flawed, faulty, has failed or is in the process of
failing. |
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