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Charleston, South Carolina

Forensic Engineering in Charleston, SC

Charleston area Piedmont saprolite grades to rock at depths only borings predict. For Charleston claims work, the laboratory record is the argument-ender, producing findings that survive South Carolina negotiations and courtrooms. Strength testing on Charleston cores follows code evaluation thresholds, before SC repairs commit to a theory. Coverage in Charleston is project-based, and South Carolina licensure is addressed in the proposal, never discovered later.

  • Concrete distress investigation: cracking, scaling, spalling, low strength results
  • Core sampling and testing of hardened concrete per ASTM C42
  • Petrographic examination of hardened concrete per ASTM C856
  • Foundation and pavement performance investigations
  • Documented chain of custody and photo documentation built for litigation

ASTM C42ASTM C856ASTM C39

FAQ · Charleston

Who performs the investigation?

Field sampling, coring, and laboratory testing are performed by our certified technicians and laboratory. Engineering evaluation, opinions, and any expert testimony are performed by licensed engineers engaged for the matter, so the deliverable is sealed by the professional whose name is on it.

When should we call — before or after the lawyers?

Before. Physical evidence degrades, gets repaired, or gets demolished. Getting cores, samples, and photo documentation captured under a defensible chain of custody early is what keeps the technical record intact regardless of where the dispute goes.

Can you investigate a project you also tested?

Not without disclosure. If we performed the acceptance testing on the same project, we will say so up front — an independent investigator is usually the right call, and we will help you find one.

Scheduling & proposals

Need forensic engineering in Charleston?

Call for same-day dispatch questions, or send project documents for a written proposal.