Independent Building Consultants for Public Adjusters

Licensed assessments, engineering, and forensic documentation you can build a claim around.

A claim is only as strong as the evidence behind it. Everest BCG provides public adjusters with independent documentation of cause and extent, the technical findings a well-supported claim depends on. We inspect, test, and report on the real condition of a loss, and we never perform the repairs or remediation involved. That independence is exactly what gives our findings weight. They reflect the building, not an interest in the outcome.

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Who We Serve

Independent Building Consultants for Public Adjusters

A claim is only as strong as the evidence behind it. Everest BCG is an independent forensic building consulting firm that works with public adjusters across Florida, providing the technical documentation of cause and extent that a well-supported claim depends on. We inspect, test, and report on the real condition of a loss, and we never perform the repairs or remediation involved. That independence is exactly what gives our findings weight. They reflect the building, not an interest in the outcome.

You already know the difference documentation makes. What you need is a technical partner whose reports hold up: a licensed, credentialed source of cause-and-extent findings that reads as neutral because it is. When a loss turns on how far damage traveled, what caused it, or whether a structure was compromised, an independent forensic assessment gives you evidence you can build the claim around.

Cause and extentIndependent findings on what happened and how far it reached. Structural evidenceLicensed engineering documentation, not a repair estimate. Defensible reportsFindings written to stand up under review.
Why Independence Strengthens a Claim

A Repair Company's Estimate and an Independent Engineer's Report Do Not Carry the Same Weight

A restoration contractor who scopes a loss also profits from repairing it, and that connection is easy to challenge. Everest BCG performs no remediation, restoration, or repairs of any kind. We document the cause and extent of a loss and stop there. When a report comes from a licensed, independent source with no stake in the work, it reads as evidence rather than as a bid, which is precisely what you want supporting a claim.

A Forensic Approach, Not a Sales Call

Evidence Comes First

Our team is led by a Ph.D. structural engineer and staffed by licensed inspectors and certified assessors. We treat a loss the way a forensic investigator treats a case: gather evidence, test where it matters, and reach conclusions supported by what we actually observed.

Documentation That Holds Up

Built to Support the File

The strength of a claim rests on the quality of its documentation. Our reports lay out findings, methods, and conclusions clearly, with the labeled photos and technical detail that make cause and extent defensible when the file is reviewed.

When Public Adjusters Call Everest BCG

A Few of the Most Common Situations

Disputed CauseIndependent findings on origin and mechanism of the loss. Disputed ExtentDocumentation of how far damage actually traveled. Structural QuestionLicensed engineering on whether a structure was compromised.
01

The Cause of Loss Is in Question

When the origin or mechanism of damage is contested, an independent forensic assessment documents what the evidence shows. A neutral, licensed account of cause gives your claim a foundation that a repair estimate cannot provide.

02

The Extent of Damage Is Underestimated

Damage often reaches further than the visible surface, into wall cavities, structural elements, and adjacent areas. We document the true extent so the claim reflects the full scope of the loss rather than only what is obvious.

03

You Need Licensed Structural Evidence

When a loss raises the question of whether a structure was compromised, that question belongs to a licensed engineer. Our Ph.D.-led team documents structural impact with the authority a claim of that kind requires.

04

A Complex or High-Value Loss

On a large or complicated loss, thorough independent documentation across structural, moisture, and air quality conditions gives you a complete technical picture to build the claim on and to defend if it is challenged.

05

The File Needs Neutral Documentation

When the existing paperwork is thin or comes entirely from an interested party, an independent report adds a credible, third-party layer of evidence. Because we perform no repairs, our findings read as neutral on their face.

06

You Want a Reliable Technical Partner

Public adjusting is repeat work, and consistency matters. We provide the same credentialed, defensible documentation from one claim to the next, so you know what you are handing your clients every time.

Primary Service

Structural Engineering Services

Ph.D.-led structural evaluation of cracks, settlement, and load concerns, documenting whether a structure was compromised with licensed engineering authority.

Structural Engineering Services
Primary Service

Water Damage Assessment

Forensic evaluation of water intrusion and flood damage that establishes cause, scope, and the moisture conditions behind the walls that drive a claim's true extent.

Water Damage Assessment
Primary Service

Fire Investigations

Independent documentation of fire and smoke damage, from soot and contamination spread to structural impact, for the record and the claim that follows.

Fire Investigations
Primary Service

Mold Inspection and Assessment

Independent mold assessment that identifies the source, extent, and type of growth, with documentation that supports the microbial component of a loss.

Mold Inspection & Assessment
Additional Service

Indoor Air Quality Assessments

Testing that identifies what is actually in the air after a loss, from microbial growth to other contaminants, with clear, documented results.

Indoor Air Quality Assessments
Additional Service

Asbestos Testing and Inspection

Licensed inspection and sampling for suspect materials disturbed by a loss or the demolition that follows, documented for the file.

Asbestos Testing & Inspection
Additional Service

Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Testing

Identification of lead-based paint hazards in older properties, documented to support safe handling and the claim record.

Lead-Based Paint Inspection & Testing
Credentials Public Adjusters Can Rely On

The Evidence Behind a Claim Deserves a Credentialed Source

Documentation Standard The team documenting cause and extent should have the qualifications to match.
01Ph.D.-led structural engineering team 02Florida Licensed Mold Assessment Professionals 03AHERA-certified asbestos inspectors 04Xactimate-certified estimators for industry-standard documentation 05Fully independent, so we never perform the repairs we recommend
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Before You Make the Call

Before You Schedule Start with the questions public adjusters most often ask before bringing in an independent building consultant.
What does an independent building consultant do for public adjusters?
An independent building consultant inspects and tests a loss to document its cause and extent, then reports the findings clearly. Because we perform no repairs or remediation, our conclusions are not influenced by any work we would stand to gain. You get credentialed, third-party evidence you can build a claim around and defend under review.
Why does an independent report carry more weight than a contractor's estimate?
A restoration contractor who scopes a loss also profits from repairing it, which makes the estimate easy to challenge as self-interested. Everest performs no repairs of any kind, so our documentation of cause and extent reads as neutral evidence rather than as a bid for work.
Can you provide licensed structural engineering documentation?
Yes. Our team is led by a Ph.D. structural engineer, and we document structural impact under licensed engineering authority. When a loss turns on whether a structure was compromised, that is the level of documentation the question requires.
Do you perform the repairs you recommend?
No. Everest BCG is strictly independent. We assess, test, and document, and we never carry out remediation, restoration, or repairs. That separation is what keeps our findings objective and our reports defensible.
Can you document both cause and extent of a loss?
Yes. We document what the evidence shows about how a loss occurred and how far the damage traveled, including conditions inside wall cavities, structural elements, and adjacent areas that are not visible on the surface. Both are central to a well-supported claim.
Do you serve public adjusters throughout Florida?
Yes. We work with public adjusters across Florida, with primary hubs in the Tampa, Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Punta Gorda areas, and we also serve the Denver and Front Range region in Colorado.
Independent Evidence for Your Claims

Independent, Forensic-Grade Documentation. No Guesswork.

A well-supported claim starts with credible evidence. Everest BCG gives Florida public adjusters independent, forensic-grade documentation of cause and extent, no repairs, no bias, no guesswork.

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