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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ARCHITECTURAL, CIVIL, & STRUCTURAL

RFE evaluates all types of building systems to determine the cause of loss and extent of damage, as well as construction and design defects.

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MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

RFE evaluates mechanical and electrical damage across a broad spectrum, from residential to commercial — including HVAC, plumbing, boilers, fire suppression systems, and electrical equipment and devices.

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COST ESTIMATES

RFE provides detailed, accurate cost estimates developed by registered professional engineers utilizing industry-standard Xactimate software.

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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

RFE provides fire investigations for any types of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as gas and electric appliances, heavy equipment and vehicles.

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LABORATORY & EVIDENCE EXAMINATIONS

At RFE, our highly respected professionals have specialized training and equipment to perform in-house evidence inspections of a variety of products to determine the cause and culpability of losses.

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INFRARED INSPECTION SERVICES

RFE has extensive experience conducting professional, non-invasive infrared (IR) evaluations for residential, commercial, industrial and manufacturing facilities.

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DRONE & ROBOT INSPECTIONS

Staying current with innovative technologies, Rudick Forensic Engineering offers both Aerial Drone and Remote-Controlled Robot Inspections.

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REPAIR & RESTORATION DESIGN

RFE provides unique expertise to assist restoration contractors, insurance adjusters, or building owners with damage repair scopes and repair designs.

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RUDICK FORENSIC ENGINEERING


We are a multi-disciplined Forensic Engineering firm specializing in damage investigation and failure analysis. RFE has an experienced staff of qualified architects, engineers and construction professionals.

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ADVANTAGES


INTEGRITY


RFE approaches each assignment impartially, ensuring an accurate, objective opinion.

DIPLOMACY


RFE works cooperatively within the constraints of adversarial relationships, helping clients reach the most acceptable negotiated settlements.

RAPID RESPONSE


RFE responds rapidly to adjusters and insureds. The result: accelerated settlements with minimal downtime and economic loss.

COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS


Our reports are clearly organized, concise but thorough, unambiguous and understandable by lay persons.

FORENSIC FOCUS


We are first and foremost engineering and architectural detectives. As such, we have a wealth of investigative experience to quickly and accurately resolve damage-related issues.

ACCURATE ESTIMATING


Our professional estimating systems and years of experience enable RFE to provide accurate estimates to repair, restore or replace damaged property.

LITIGATION SUPPORT AND EXPERT TESTIMONY


RFE’s experts have broad litigation experience and are accepted by courts of law. Our testimony stands up to careful legal and technical examinations.

OUR SERVICES


RFE determines cause, evaluates damages, manages restoration data and provides litigation support.

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