Service · Expert witness
Façade and cladding expert witness.
Independent, Director-level technical evidence on façade, cladding and building envelope disputes, written clearly for courts, tribunals, arbitrators and the parties themselves.
Where we help
- Defects in curtain walling, cladding, glazing, brickwork and roofs.
- Disputes over design, workmanship, materials and compliance.
- Cladding and external wall fire safety, including PAS 9980 appraisals and remediation scope.
- The cost, scope and reasonableness of remedial works.
- Base build defects, warranty claims and defects liability disputes.
Independent expert evidence
An expert's duty is to the court or tribunal, not to the party paying. Our reports set out the facts, the technical analysis and a clear, reasoned opinion, so complex façade issues are understood by legal teams and decision-makers who are not engineers. We can act as a party-appointed or single joint expert, and attend expert meetings and hearings.
Our team brings decades of combined experience across façade design, manufacture, installation, remediation and consultancy, which means we understand how façades are built and how they fail in practice, not only on paper.
Early advice and mediation
Many disputes are better resolved before formal proceedings. We provide early technical advice to help parties understand the strength of their position, and support mediation and negotiated settlements with clear, independent evidence on cause and scope.
How we work
- Review of the documents, drawings, correspondence and existing reports.
- Site inspection and, where needed, targeted intrusive investigations or testing.
- A clear, independent report with reasoned conclusions.
- Joint statements, expert meetings and attendance at hearings where required.
Frequently asked questions
Can you act as a single joint expert?
Yes. We can act as a party-appointed expert or as a single joint expert, depending on what the matter requires.
What kind of façade disputes do you cover?
Defects in curtain walling, cladding, glazing, brickwork and roofs; design and workmanship disputes; external wall fire safety and remediation scope; and the cost and reasonableness of remedial works.
Can you help before proceedings start?
Yes. Early, independent technical advice often helps parties understand their position and can support mediation or a negotiated settlement.
Do you carry out site investigations for expert reports?
Yes. Where the documents are not enough, we inspect the building and can arrange targeted intrusive investigations or testing to establish the facts.
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