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Construction Damage to Adjoining Buildings

Constuction damage can occur when an adjoining property is not properly protected.When constructing a building, care must be taken to protect adjoining buildings.  This is especially critical in the City of New York, where there are many attached buildings.  The City of New York has specific code requirements for how adjoining buildings are to be protected.  Despite all the protections in place, adjoining buildings often suffer damage.

In many cases, building codes are ignored by contractors trying to complete a job quickly.  Sometimes, the affect is a simple as a few cosmetic cracks.  In other cases, serious structural or foundation damage occurs.

In performing these investigations, Heimer Engineering's Licensed Professional Engineers analyze the building and assess the damage.  If appropriate, photographs or measurements are taken to document the conditions at the site.  The scope of the damage is determined, and a report is prepared.

After examining the site, a report is prepared describing the conditions at the site, the cause of the damage, and the code and reference standard violated.  The reports are clearly written and help all parties understand the scope and cause of the damage.

If the case has to be litigated in a court of law, Heimer Engineering's Licensed Professional Engineers are ready to serve as expert witnesses in a court of law.In many cases, the clearly written reports can help facilitate a quick resolution.  If the case has to be litigated in a court of law, Heimer Engineering's Licensed Professional Engineers are ready to serve as expert witnesses in a court of law.  Staff Engineers have qualified as expert witnesses in Federal Courts and at all levels of New York State Courts.

To setup an appointment with Heimer Engineering PC for a home inspection or building inspection, to find out about other Engineering services, or for more information, call us at 718.544.3000, 212.563.4777, 516.487.2100, 631.858.5500, 914.576.6100, 845.638.4900, or 800.605.1500, or contact us 24/7 using the online contact form.To setup an appointment with Heimer Engineering PC for a home inspection, building inspection, condominium inspection, coop inspection, or Professional Engineering consultation, to find out about other Professional Engineering services offered, or for more information, call us anytime at 718.544.3000, 212.563.4777, 516.487.2100, 631.858.5500, 914.576.6100, 845.638.4900, or 800.605.1500 or you can click here to contact us 24/7 using the online form.