Cause + Origin Forensic Inspection
H2M’s multi-disciplinary staff provides multiple lines of cause and origin (C&O) related work. H2M employs numerous structural, mechanical and electrical engineers that have extensive experience in structural undermining and/or collapse, water intrusion events, storm events, wind damage, mechanical and electrical failures and fire investigation. All of H2M’s professional engineers are adept at all types of estimating software (Xactimate, etc.), which eases the adjuster’s ability to settle all types of claims. H2M’s reports are concise, well written and will clearly define the cause of the claim related damage.
Our claim handling experience includes:
- Water infiltration through building envelopes
- Structure collapses
- Retaining wall damage
- Tree and Vehicle impacts to structures and estimating
- Hail damage
- Ice damming
- Inspection of faulty furnaces and heating systems
- Pool and liner damage
- Wind vs. flood events
- Chimney damage
- Pipe ruptures
- Construction consulting (construction defects and cost estimating)
Forensic Services
- Engineering Inspections:
Structural, Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing), and Electrical - Mold Inspections and Testing
- Asbestos Testing and Cost Estimates
- Indoor Air Quality Testing
- Moisture-mapping
- Building Consulting
- Soot Testing
- Fuel Oil Spill Investigations/Subrogation
- Fuel Consumption Analysis
- Appraisals/Umpiring
- Litigation Support/Expert Testimony
- Accident Reconstruction/Premise Liability
- Training for Continuing Education Credits (Texas and Florida)
Contact For More Information
Debbie Mattina
Vice President
Deputy Market Director, Insurance
dmattina@h2m.com