Services  (Click to jump to Forensic Expert Witness Testimony, Roof & Waterproof Consulting, Quality Assurance, Cost Estimating, Intrusive Testing)

• Forensic Expert Witness Testimony  – Experienced in all areas of roofing and waterproofing construction.  We understand the legal standpoints from both defense and plaintiff positions; as we have served both sides.  We always work closely with counsel and do so in an efficient and cost effective manner.  It is the combined construction and litigation experience that has enabled us to thoroughly educate both counsels and juries with all of the relevant facts.  In addition, we provide full multimedia trial presentations.  Forensic Expert Witnesses provide testimony in all of the following settings:

  • arbitrations

  • hearings

  • settlement conferences

  • depositions

  • mediations

  • trial

• Roof & Waterproof Consulting - Roofing Consultants provide visual inspections to verify whether the workmanship and materials were implemented according to the proper standards, including:

  • manufacturer's instructions

  • building specifications

  • architectural plans

  • code requirements

  • standard of care

  We present the following information to the appropriate parties:

  • deficiencies observed during inspections

  • the technical and economical feasibility of implementing repairs

  • development of repair methodologies

  Our Roofing Consultants also evaluate reports describing:

  • observations

  • findings

  • repair recommendations

  • cost estimates

• Quality Assurance –  Quality Assurance Roofing Contractors ensure proper installation by reviewing plans and checking the contractor's work during construction.  With the rise of construction-defect lawsuits, many builders and developers are retaining the services of Quality Assurance Contractors to minimize construction defects and subsequent legal problems.  Large-scale developers, building owners, and even single-family homeowners alike, prefer quality assurance contractors during original, remodel, and/or re-roof construction.  Consumers see the value in hiring such contractors to avoid future problems and lawsuits, and appreciate that the work will be done properly.

• Cost Estimating – Cost Estimators determine the problems that need to be addressed and how to remediate them.  Their specific knowledge of building codes, labor and material costs, allow them to accurately forecast repair costs and help ensure budget adherence and project success.  They use blueprints and field measurements to determine the quantity of materials and amount of labor needed.  The Cost Estimators also determine the equipment needs, sequence of operations, size of the crew required, and physical constraints at the site.  Our knowledge of current-market labor and material costs is then applied to the quantitative survey to derive accurate, real-world estimates for project completion.  Choosing JEE's roof-specific skills and knowledge over a general contractor's estimates may be the difference between having a project that is estimated accurately and implemented cost-efficiently, and one that is wrought with impractical or inadequate solutions coming in either under- or over-priced.

• Intrusive Testing – In the course of many litigation-type cases, we may be required to perform intrusive testing -- testing that requires removal and reinstallation of various roof and flashing components.  Our roofing consultants' observe and direct intrusive testing activities to examine the as-built roof conditions, ascertain the causes of defects, and assess the resultant and consequential damages.  The purpose of this type of testing is to observe the general construction installation methods, determine the validity of claims, and identify the source of any water intrusion into the structure.  The findings help us provide reasonable repair recommendations and accurate cost estimates.  Our expertise also enables us to streamline the testing process and complete it in both an efficient and cost-effective manner.