Jensen Engineering & Construction Services, LLC
Cost of Repair
- Structure Collapse-Asphalt Batch Plant
- Wood Rot-Residence
- Water Marks-Residence Roof
- Foundation Settlement-Residence
- Swimming Pool Cracks-Residence
- Vinyl Siding-Residence
- Masonry Bldg., Vehicle Impact-Commercial
- Impact Damage-Concrete Clinker Storage Silo
- Resilient Flooring-Educational Facility
Scope of Damage
- Wind/Hail Storm-Condominium Complex
- Fallen Tree-Residence
- Siding-Residence
- Furnace Blast-Residence
- Structure Leveling-Residence
- Retaining Wall-Residence
- Vehicle Impact-Residence
- Vehicle Impact-Commercial Building
- Vehicle Impact-Brick Residence
- Facility Fire-Industrial Building
- Wave Impact-Condominiums
- Flood-Residences, Apartments, Condominiums and Commercial, Including Beachfront
- Wind-Residences, Apartments, Condominiums and Commercial, Including Beachfront
- 100-plus files-(Hurricanes Harvey and Irma 2017, with 160+ mph wind gusts, up to 11-foot high interior flood levels and interior flooding present up to two weeks)
- 10 files-Hurricane Michael with maximum sustained wind speeds of 155 mph and 18-foot tall storm surge)
Structural Condition Assessment
- CMU Walls-Warehouse
- CMU Walls-Commercial
- Slab On Grade-Commercial
- Hollow Core Slab-Medical Facility
- Building Collapse/Foundation-Industrial
- Age of Foundation Damage-Residence
Collapse Evaluation
- Wood Rot-Residence
- Wood Rot-Apartment Complex
- Wood Rot-Condominiums
- Cleanup Protocol
- Fire-Warehouse
- Cause of Explosion
- Construction Site-Mixed Use Building
Structural Home Inspection - FAQs
Arlington, Washington
Baytown, Texas
Beaumont, Texas
Belfair, Washington
Bellaire, Texas
Bellevue, Washington
Bellingham, Washington
Birch Bay, Washington
Bothell, Washington
Bremerton, Washington
Buckley, Washington
Burien, Washington
Burlington, Washington
Carnation, Washington
Centralia, Washington
Cleveland, Texas
Cle Elum, Washington
Clinton, Maine
Conroe, Texas
Crosby, Texas
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Cypress, Texas
Deer Park, Texas
Des Moines, Washington
Dickinson, Texas
Dillingham, Alaska
Edmonds, Washington
Everett, Washington
Federal Way, Washington
Fircrest, Washington
Flagstaff, Arizona
Friedswood, Texas
Galveston, Texas
Gig Harbor, Washington
Graham, Washington
Cause of Failure
- Structure Collapse-Feed Storage
- Structure Collapse-Asphalt Batch Plant
- Roof Collapse-Commercial
- Roof Collapse-Warehouse
- Ceiling Collapse-Hotel
- Fire Sprinkler Discharge-Commercial
- Personal Injury-Mobile Zip Line
- Personal Injury-Automatic Door
- Personal Injury-Sitting Chair
- Swimming Pool-Residence
- Sewer Backup-Commercial Building
- Vinyl and Rubber Flooring-Clean Room
- Ground Slope-Residence
- Water Intrusion-Residence
- Water Intrusion-Residence Roof
- Water Intrusion-Apartment Complex
- Water Intrusion-Warehouse Roof
- Water Intrusion-Church
- Water Intrusion-Apartment Building
- Water Intrusion-High-Rise
- Water Intrusion-Condominiums
- Water Intrusion-Crawlspace
- Excessive Beam Deflection-Residence
- Drainage Curb and Fence-Residence
- Storage Tank Settlement-Industrial
- Basement Wall Lean-Residence
- Ceiling/Wall Cracks-Residence
- Foundation Cracks-Residence
- Crawl Space Water-Residence
- Ice Storm-Commercial Building
- Foundation Cracks-Residence (Flood)
- Wall/Ceiling Cracks-Residence (Flood)
- Roof Damage-Residence (Wind, Hurricane Harvey and Irma)
- Foundation-Residence (Old Iliamna Earthquake 2016 with 7.1 magnitude)
Structural Integrity Evaluation
- Foundation Cracks-Residence
- Foundation Settlement-Residence
- Brick Masonry Wall Bulge-Commercial
- CMU Wall Bulge-Warehouse
- Crane System-Warehouse
- Deck-Residential
- Pedestrian Railing-Bridge
- Water Heater Support-Warehouse
- Tiny House Relocation-Residence
- Retaining Wall-Residence
- Food processing plant-Industrial
- Brick Masonry Cracks-Residence
- Structural Framing-Miscellaneous Bldg.
What is a Forensic Engineer?
Forensic engineering is a specialized field of engineering that involves the investigation of failures or simply unwanted issues that require an engineer to define a feasible remediation plan. An engineering failure is not always catastrophic, but involves a product, component or system that does not perform as intended. Based on the nature of engineering failures, attorneys and insurance companies are frequently involved. For this reason, Forensic Engineers typically have training related to litigation and insurance claims, in addition to their design experience, in order to provide expert consulting that meets client expectations.
Should I consult with a Forensic Engineer?
While some engineering design firms have been successful consulting for engineering failures, not all firms understand the needs of the legal and insurance industries. We frequently read reports that fall short of expectations in the jurisprudence system. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements to become a design engineer, Forensic Engineers also have experience and training related to failure investigations, forensic report writing, data collection, testing, and nuances of insurance claims. This additional training benefits forensic reporting needs and communication with attorneys and insurance companies in an adversarial environment. Engineering failures can be expensive and an experienced consultant can significantly reduce the cost for the liable party.
A frequent situation we consult on follows real estate transactions when a new property owner discovers a condition that requires significant remediation costs. The situation typically arises from having a home/property inspection that does not report conditions which require costly remediation in the short term and sellers misinform buyers. These conditions have included ground movement, cracked or deformed foundations, bulging walls, tilted buildings, water intrusion and more. At times, the circumstances lead to official requests for financial compensation.
Another common situation is when an owner/owners representative has tried to fix an issue using contractors/designers that have implemented a "fix" that only addresses the symptoms of the underlying issue and not the underlying cause. This happens too often. To make a more permanent repair, the root cause should be determined and well understood. Frequently we get calls from owners that have spent tens of thousands in remediation efforts only to have a continued issue and the root cause conditions unchanged. This situation is frequent for ground slope movement, foundation settlement, fractured roof framing, sagging roofs, water intrusion, mold/mildew growth and other symptoms. Spending thousands of dollars on mold/mildew remediation without addressing the underlying issue of excessive moisture that is contributing to the biological growth is an expensive way to address an issue. If you have an issue that needs a root cause determination, a forensic engineer could assist.
In our experience, forensic engineers have experience and expertise investigating issues that provides a unique perspective and insight that is valuable when it comes to determining the root cause of an issue. The nature of the forensic investigation work ensures that these engineers are exposed to many types of failures and therefore begin to see reoccurring issues in the failures. These reoccurring issues help inform the next investigation. If you are in a situation where you are incurring significant remediation costs following a real estate transaction, have an issue and do not know how to fix it, have tried to fix an issue without succeeding, or have an engineering failure in general, you may benefit from consulting with a Forensic Engineer.
Why should I consult with JEC Services for forensic engineering failure investigations?
1. Wide-Ranging Investigation Experience. JEC Engineers has traveled around the United States to complete or assist with 600-plus failure investigations in 20-plus states, including collapsed structures, damage from wind, flood and fire, fire suppression systems, earthquakes, water intrusion/mold/mildew, wood rot, foundation and wall cracks, bulging or sagging components, sewer systems, ground slope failures, soil settlement, code and accessibility evaluations, safety assessments, slip and falls, explosions, zip line failures, automatic doors, sitting chairs, construction defects, design defects, product defects, personal injuries and more.
2. Time-Tested Guidelines and Strategies. JEC Engineers have adopted time-tested investigation guidelines and strategies that have allowed forensic industry leaders to excel for more than 40 years. JEC continues to be successful for the same reasons. These guidelines are related to investigation procedures, report writing and defending conclusions against attacks from opposing attorneys and experts. JEC establishes solid conclusions based on hard facts and presents those facts in a clear and organized manner with sufficient supporting documentation.
3. Multi-State Licensing and Certifications. JEC maintains Professional Engineering licenses in nine states and will acquire additional licenses as requested by clients or as necessary to meet local regulations. We are also certified in commercial and residential roof inspections.
4. Wide-Ranging Design and Construction Experience. A broad understanding of all aspects of project delivery including design decisions, risk matrices, building codes and regulations, product manufacturing, construction, cost estimating and contracts is of paramount importance to determining the cause of failures and defending expert qualifications. JEC engineers have wide-ranging design and construction experience providing an overarching understanding of industry expectations and responsibilities from concept to construction and beyond. Projects involve bridges, buildings, structures, highways/roadways, drainage, stormwater, geotechnical analysis, domestic water, sewer systems, manufacturing and more.
How much would it cost to have a Forensic Engineer on my file/project?
Cost varies significantly depending on the scope of investigation required, the extent of testing and reporting necessary and the type and scale of the failure. JEC Services can tailor a scope of work that meets your specific needs and are available to make recommendations based on our experience. If the scope of work is understood, we can provide a not-to-exceed cost for services.
Contact us today for a cost of service estimate or to schedule a site examination.
What types of failures does JEC investigate?
Based on our licensing, wide-ranging experience in design and failure investigation, JEC is qualified to complete a wide variety of failure investigations and have completed investigations related to bridges, buildings, structures, residences, mechanical systems, soil movement, foundations, retaining walls, ground slope, safety, slip and falls, code evaluations, accessibility, Americans with disability act regulations, amusement parks and rides, zip lines, hydraulics, construction cranes, sewers, flooding, pressurized water systems storms, building envelope, water intrusion, wind, hail, seismic, construction defect, design defect, standard of care, professional liability, product failures such as siding, doors, roofing, flooring and more. JEC does not pursue files outside of our expertise and will gladly refer you to a qualified expert in those instances in which we are not qualified by experience, education and regulation. The following is a partial list of investigations completed by JEC Engineers to convey our breadth of investigation experience:
Forensic Investigations - FAQs
Forensic Investigator, Forensic engineer, forensic expert, expert witness, concrete x-ray, cocnrte scanning, forensic structural engineer
Mexico Beach, Florida Middleburg, Florida
Mont Belvieu, Texas
Monticello, Indiana
Mount Vernon, Washington
Nahant, Massachusetts
Naples, Florida
Nespelem, Washington
Newcastle, Washington
Oak Harbor, Washington
Ocean Shores, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Omaha, Nebraska
Orange, Texas
Overland Park, Kansas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Pasco, Washington
Pasadena, Texas
Pearland, Texas
Port Angeles, Washington
Port Lavaca, Texas
Port Neches, Texas
Port O'Connor, Texas
Port Orchard, Washington
Poulsbo, Washington
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Puyallup, Washington
Quincy, Massachusetts
Ramrod Key, Florida
Ramsay, Montana
Redmond, Washington
Renton, Washington
Rochester, Washington
Rosharon, Texas
Ruston, Washington
Sacramento, California
Saint Augustine, Florida
Salem, Oregon
Salisbury, Massachusetts
Sammamish, Washington
Sandy, Oregon
Scituate, Massachusetts
Scottsdale, Arizona
Seabeck, Washington
Seabrook, Texas
SeaTac, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Sedro Woolley, Washington
Sequim, Washington
Shawnee, Kansas
Shelton, Washington
Sherwood, Oregon
Shoreline, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Spring, Texas
Springfield, Missouri
Steilacoom, Washington
Sugarland, Texas
Summerland Key, Florida
Suquamish, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Tavernier, Florida
Trinity, Texas
Tukwila, Washington
Tumwater, Washington
University Place, Washington
Vidor, Texas
Washington, Pennsylvania
Wenatchee, Washington
Westport, Washington
Whidbey Island, Washington
White Center, Washington
Woodinville, Washington
Woodvilee, Texas
Code & Accessibility Evaluation
- Personal Injury-Medical Facility
Code Evaluation
- Structure Collapse-Concrete Batch Plant
- Water Heater Support-Warehouse
- Tiny House Relocation-Residence
- Retaining Wall-Residence
Safety Evaluation
- Personal Injury-Slip and Fall
- Basement Wall Lean-Residence
- Framing Movement-Residence
- Foundation Movement-Residence
Code and Contractual Obligation Evaluation
- Basement Extension-Residence
Cause of Damage
- Wood Rot-Residence
- Wall Cracks-Residence
- Wall Cracks-Residence
- Retaining Wall Cracks-Residence
- Wind-Mobile Home Roof
- Vinyl Siding-Residence
- Low-E Windows-Residence
- Tile Floor-Residence
- Foundation Settlement-Residence
- Basement Extension-Residence
- Building Envelope-Apartments
- Building Envelope-Condominiums
Repair Recommendations
- Structure Fire-Concrete Batch Plan
- Fallen Tree-Mobile Home
- Fallen Tree-Residence
- Foundation Cracks-Residence
- Ground Slope-Residence
- Beam Fracture-Residence
- Food Processing Plant-Industrial
- Car Impact-Commercial Building
- Snow & Ice-Residence
- Roof Framing-Attic Fire
- Chimney Fire-Residence
- Floor Unlevel-Residence (Flood)
- Floor Unlevel-Apartments (Flood)
- Floor Unlevel-Condominiums (Flood)
- Foundation Cracks-Iliamna Earthquake
- Sheathing-Hurricane Harvey (Flood)
- Roof-Hurricane Harvey (Wind)
- Roof-Hurricane Irma (Wind)
- Residence framing-Hurricane Michael (Wind and Storm Surge)
- Residence Foundation- Hurricane Michael (Wind and Storm Surge)
Grass Key, Florida
Hampton, New Hampshire
Hankamer, Texas
Harrisonville, Missouri Hillsboro, Oregon
Hitchcock, Texas
Hoodsport, Washington
Hoquiam, Washington
Houston, Texas
Humble, Texas
Ingleside, Texas
Interlake, Washington
Islamorada, Florida
Issaquah, Washington
Katy, Texas
Kent, Washington
Key Colony Beach, Florida
Kingwood, Texas
Kirkland, Washington
La Conner, Washington
La Marque, Texas
La Pine, Oregon
La Porte, Texas
Lakewood, Washington
Las Vegas, Nevada
League City, Texas
Longview, Washington
Lowell, Massachusetts
Lynnwood, Washington
Magnolia, Texas
Magnolia, Washington
Manvel, Texas
Maple Valley, Washington
Marathon, Florida
Marco Island, Florida
Marysville, Washington
McCleary, Washington
McKenna, Washington
Medina, Washington
Mercer Island, Washington
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