Building Damage Assessment (See key benefits in this page)

Building Damage Assessment (fire, wind, water, sinkhole)

Wind, fire, floods and sinkholes are leading causes of building damages in South Florida. Roof to building connectors, building fire rating, building lateral load resistance, building drainage system, foundation and soil conditions are critical key parameters during the damage assessment phase.

What is the difference between inspection and damage assessment?

Inspection is the process of detecting hidden structural defects.  Such defects are typically caused by improper design (e.g., omitting a pile, underdesign of a concrete slab), improper construction (e.g., poor concrete mixing, presence of sinkhole, rusty or missing steel bars,   etc.) and/or unnoticed conditions due to adverse impacts (e.g., untreated impact from past storm that progressed over time).

Damage assessment is the process of investigating and evaluating the extent of known damages to the structure.  Such damages are typically caused by an adverse event such as flooding, hurricane, or fire and are usually covered under an Insurance Policy.

At Universal Engineering , we work with the owner (or owner’s representative) to understand the extent of the insurance coverage. We assess the general conditions of the impacted structure and the extent of the damages such as hurricane damage, wind damage and fire damage as a first step for finding solution alternatives.  Based on such assessments, and with close consultation with the owner, a solution is selected to maximize the insurance coverage within the law while meeting work standards, and the building code. A comprehensive and detailed repair plan is then developed including system and/or element replacement as well as any recommended maintenance items that should be performed on the project. View our typical repair recommendations.

We document our findings supported by color photographs in a well-organized report, which will identify the areas that require remedial work, as well as major corrective work and/or component replacement. These reports are based on field observations and a review of any available project documents and/or specifications on the original design.View previous work on damage assessment

Our top priority is to consistently maintain integrity and excellence to achieve customer satisfaction. We strive to utilize of the company’s capabilities to maximize the following client’s key benefits.

• Sound inspection procedures performed by certified and experienced professionals and supported by technical personnel
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and reporting skills.
• Bottom line cost effective solutions on time and at budget.
• Prompt and effective staff accessibility.

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