At Smith-Ballard we produce solid technical reports and testimony that convey conclusions and analysis in a clear concise manner for layperson/non-technical stakeholders, providing an on-ramp for complex esoteric topics.

Core Services

  • Origin, Cause and Duration

  • Extent of Damage

  • Date of Loss Confirmation

  • Roof Damage (Wind & Hail)

  • Catastrophe Property Damage Evaluations (CAT)

    • Hurricanes

    • Storm wind vs. storm surge damage

    • Tornadoes

    • Floods

  • Window/Door Storm Damage Evaluation

  • Water Intrusion/Plumbing Rupture

  • Water/Moisture Damage

  • Cast Iron Pipes

  • Flooring Damage/Failure

  • Structural Damage Assessment (SDA)

  • Post Fire Structural Evaluations

  • Post Impact Structural Evaluations

  • Structural Repair Recommendations

  • Foundations

  • Catastrophic Ground Cover Collapse (CGCC)

  • Stucco and Building Envelope Failure Analysis

  • Construction Defect

  • Material and Product Failure Analysis

  • Expert Testimony

  • Litigation Technical Support