We help owners, boards, contractors, and attorneys understand plumbing systems before problems become expensive. From failure evaluations and existing-condition inspections to permit-ready designs, bid reviews, and construction support, Everest brings engineering clarity to complex plumbing decisions.
Led by Justino R. Ferrer Hopgood, P.E., CBC, CFC, CUC, our team combines plumbing, engineering, contracting, and underground utility expertise with more than 40 years in the field.
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Mr. Ferrer-Hopgood is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) who also carries Florida certifications as a Building Contractor (CBC), Plumbing Contractor (CFC), and Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor (CUC). He brings a credential set few plumbing consultants can match, and more than 40 years putting it to work in the field. That combination lets him evaluate a plumbing system the way it was designed, the way it was built, and the way it actually performs, all at once. It's also what makes forensic analysis our differentiator: because we investigate how plumbing systems fail, we know how to design to prevent those pitfalls.
Aging supply and drainage lines, recurring sewer backups, septic and drain field questions, site drainage and stormwater problems, and new construction plumbing layouts are all evaluated against decades of hands-on contracting and engineering judgment. The result is a clear, independent read on what's happening, why, and what the right next step is, delivered as practical guidance for property owners, associations, contractors, and project teams.
Independent plumbing consulting for owners, project teams, associations, and property managers who need clear technical guidance.
Owners dealing with older plumbing systems, recurring drainage concerns, septic issues, or sewer questions get a straight answer before spending on repairs. We provide independent pre-repair evaluations so you understand the real condition of your system and can plan the right fix instead of reacting to a sales pitch.
For new construction and active projects, we review plumbing design, underground utility considerations, and drainage planning, and provide field consulting when questions come up on site. Our background as a licensed plumbing and underground utility contractor means our input is practical, constructable, and grounded in how the work actually gets built.
HOAs, condo associations, and property managers who need independent professional guidance on plumbing, sewer, septic, and drainage conditions across a single building or an entire portfolio. We assess condition, issue recommendations, and design the repair or new system when work is needed, so boards and managers can plan and budget around facts rather than competing contractor bids.
From older plumbing system evaluation to forensic consulting, Everest documents what is happening and gives the next party a practical technical path forward.
We assess aging systems, outdated materials, recurring problems, and visible deterioration to determine what's failing and what's still serviceable. Our evaluations give owners a realistic condition assessment and clear replacement planning, so repair or re-pipe decisions are based on facts rather than guesswork.
We perform sewer camera inspections ourselves and review camera work completed by others. Either way, we interpret what the footage shows, including backups, root intrusion, bellies, breaks, and offsets, and translate it into clear defect documentation, a recommended course of action, and repair design when a fix is needed.
We evaluate septic systems, onsite wastewater systems, and drain fields for performance, capacity, and feasibility concerns. Whether you're troubleshooting a failing system or weighing whether a property can support one, we provide a technical read on system condition and viable next steps.
Site drainage, water movement, grading issues, stormwater runoff, and retention problems are evaluated as a system, not a symptom. When water keeps showing up where it shouldn't, we identify the likely cause and document recurring exterior water problems so the right correction can be planned.
We design and review new construction plumbing, including supply and drainage layout, underground utilities, constructability, and code-related observations. Because we've seen where systems fail in the field, we design to prevent those pitfalls before anything is built and catch coordination issues at the plan stage instead of mid-project.
Forensic analysis is a core differentiator. By investigating how plumbing systems actually fail, from material breakdown and installation defects to drainage and grading problems, we identify the real cause instead of the visible symptom. Then we apply it: we see how systems fail, so we design repairs and new construction to engineer those failure points out from the start.
Field experience, engineering judgment, and contractor credentials come together in independent plumbing consulting that is built around how systems actually fail.
We bring forty-plus years of field experience with plumbing, sewer, septic, and drainage systems. We know how they age, where they go wrong, and what actually holds up. That depth turns a confusing problem into a clear, practical plan.
We are led by a Professional Engineer with licensed plumbing and underground utility contractor credentials. We understand a system as it was designed, as it gets built, and as it performs over the years, a perspective most consultants simply don't have.
After decades in the trade, we've seen every shortcut, bad install, and overlooked detail that turns a plumbing system into a problem. We know what causes failures because we've seen them firsthand, and we use that to design assessments, repairs, and new systems that don't repeat other people's mistakes on your property.
We don't sell or install repairs, so our guidance is shaped by your system's condition, not by what we'd profit from fixing. You get an independent, qualified read and a design for the right fix, then you decide who builds it.
Multifamily and Apartments
New Construction
Tell us about your plumbing project, concern, or required scope. Our engineering team will review the details and follow up with next steps, required information, and a clear path forward. For urgent timing, please call and ask to speak with our engineering team.
Note: Architectural services may be provided through qualified professionals where required by jurisdiction.
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