Keystone Experts + Engineers

Engineer

• Conduct investigations of accidents or disasters to determine causes and contributing factors
• Evaluate structural or water damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wind events, hail storms, or floods
• Ensure proper maintenance and construction of affected building components and systems
• Safely access roofs, attics, and crawl spaces to photo-document areas of interest
• Identify and interview witnesses and/or other key parties involved
• Prepare and submit findings and recommendations to help resolve insurance claims or litigation matters
• Perform site evaluations, field analysis, and assessments of structural and architectural systems, roofing systems, and foundation systems
• Provide general recommendations for remediation and repair
• Perform structural failure analysis and evaluate damage from diverse catastrophic events

Civil/Structural Forensic Engineer

Consultant

• Receive and respond to assignments promptly, typically scheduling inspections within 24 hours
• Conduct thorough onsite property inspections, often with engineers, within 7 days of assignment
• Access rooftops, crawlspaces, and other challenging environments for full evaluations
• Prepare detailed photo reports, cost estimates using Xactimate or similar software, and written reports within 7 days after inspection
• Collaborate with Keystone’s Managing Building Consultant during review and approval
• Respond to report feedback within 24 hours
• Occasionally travel to perform CAT event evaluations
• Participate in joint inspections
• Communicate with policyholders, engineers, and claim adjusters
• Act as an expert witness and provide testimony when required

Building Consultant – General Contractor

• Receive and respond to assignments promptly, typically scheduling inspections within 24 hours
• Conduct thorough onsite property inspections, often with engineers, within 7 days of assignment
• Access rooftops, crawlspaces, and other challenging environments to conduct full evaluations
• Prepare detailed photo reports, cost estimates using Xactimate or similar software, and written reports within 7 days after inspection
• Collaborate with Keystone’s Managing Building Consultant during review and approval
• Respond to report feedback within 24 hours
• Occasionally travel to perform CAT (Catastrophe) event evaluations
• Participate in joint inspections
• Communicate with policyholders, engineers, and claim adjusters
• Act as an expert witness and provide credible testimony when required