FAQ
WHY IS THE INDEPENDENCE OF A BUILDING CONSULTANT ESSENTIAL?
You should always choose a firm that has no hidden interests in any third-party entity (for instance, a firm that would operates as a building “expert” on one side and as a roofing material supplier on the other side) in order to maintain your freedom of choice and obtain accurate devoid of interest contractor bids.
WHY THERMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY IS IRRELEVANT FOR A WATER INFILTRATION?
Note that thermography will be USELESS in almost all attempts finding the origin of a water infiltration. An infrared camera is a complementary apparatus used to solve other building issues such as air infiltration or water accumulation in commercial flat roof type insulation components.
The only way to find out the provenance of an active water infiltration is to perform an acute visual inspection, exploratory opening and water tests.
Thermographic experts will only swear by thermography, whereas it is a complementary approach, vulnerable to mis-interpretation of results.
WHO SHOULD I FIRST CONTACT FOR A BUILDING ISSUE ?
Always first contact a consultant offering full Errors & Omissions (E&O) (1 000 000 $) and Professional & Civil (4 000 000 $) insurance protection.
Note that performing repair work before undertaking a thorough expertise may prove to be expensive and hazardous.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I PAY FOR THE SERVICES OF A BUILDING CONSULTANT ?
Depending on the availability, the type fo service requested and the experience of the firm, you should foresee paying between 60$ to 95$ an hour.