Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Principal Scientist and Primary Expert Witness of Associated Science Experts, LLC, American Weather & Earth Sciences, LLC, and  Environmental Science & Energy, Inc., offers expert building inspectors to investigate problems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings--some of them partially hidden--that may have been missed or overlooked by a seller or prior building inspection.  These experts are experienced in forensic discovery and expert testimony in the fields of:

• Asbestos.

• Appliances:  working condition and safety.

• Construction detects.

• Earthquake damage; earthquake safety.

• Electrical wiring problems, including supply service.

• Foundation solidity and integrity.

• Fire damage.

• Flood damage.

• Human aspects:  negligent, accidental, and possibly criminal.

  • Failure to protect against the elements.

  • Faulty maintenance procedures; non-adherence to maintenance schedules.

  • Improper design, defective or compromised materials.

  • Inadequate or incompetent building inspection.

  • Intentional damage, sabotage.

  • Shoddy construction.

  • Undisclosed damage or defects.

• Leaks:  roof / ceiling, walls, floors. 

• Mold, fungus, or rot.

• Natural gas piping:  efficiency, leaks and other safety issues.

• Plumbing deficiencies, including outdoor supply piping and sewage piping.

• Radon gas.

• Safety:  walking surfaces, stair rail stability, electrical wiring,

• Security:  Locks, security systems, window bars, other.

• Soil contamination outside the building.

• Soil stability under and surrounding the building.

• Termites:  drywood, dampwood, and subterranean; termite damage.

• Toxic substances:  stored (possibly hidden) or intruding from outside.

• Water damage.

• Water heater:  working condition, safety.

• Weather damage.

• Numerous other items.