Like our logo implies, we specialize in Forensic Geotechnical evaluations. Typically, this includes studying and diagnosing the cause of movement that has led to cracks, separations, and other types of distress in relatively newer buildings. The evaluations typically culminate with written reports of our findings, opinions, and repair recommendations for the project.

The application of forensic evaluations can apply to a wide variety of projects, including:

• Litigated matters and ROC complaints where PGG has been asked to provide expert testimony
• Customer service issues for home builders, developers, general and sub-contractors
• Independent evaluations for insurance companies and insurance adjusters
• Surety evaluations for insurance and bonding companies

The forensic evaluations that we have performed in the past has included studying and diagnosing the cause of:

• Cracks and separations in residential and commercial construction. The majority of the homes we evaluate are relatively newer construction, however, some of the structures that we evaluate are in excess of 50 years and have suddenly developed cracks.
• Settlement or collapse of roadway backfill, sewer trench backfill, retaining wall backfill, and backfill adjacent to basement or underground parking garages.
• Moisture intrusion that has caused flooring installation and adherence issues within the interior of homes, office buildings, and garages.
• Settlement or heaving of pools, driveways, and sidewalks
• Surface runoff and drainage analysis within individual properties and along the perimeters of subdivisions and dry washes.