What we Learned from Hurricane Irma and the Damage Left Behind
On September 10th of this year one of the largest hurricanes that Floridians have dealt with since Ivan or before that Andrew smashed into the Florida Keys. Her name was Hurricane Irma and she was a strong…
Aerial Thermal Imaging Building Surveys for Commercial Flat Roof Systems with Suspected Water Intrusion
Cutting edge building diagnostic methods out there today include thermal imaging technologies from FLIR and now drone technology, known formally as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by the smart people at…
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Hurricane Matthew – Wind & Tree Impact Damage – Hilton Head Island
Hurricane Matthew has come and gone, but its resulting claims are far from over. We are experts in the repair methods and costs of construction for claims resulting from wind,…
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Restoration of The Sands – Hurricane Sandy – Expert wind and flood assessment by John Minor at Team Complete
The Sands is a beautiful venue in Atlantic Beach, New York that hosts many different types of events such as weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, corporate outings, video shoots, and the like. It…
State Farm – Hurricane Katrina: Jourdan River Estates, Coastal Mississippi – John Minor Appraiser
Complete was hired by State Farm to develop cost models for various properties damaged by the wind and flood from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. These properties were several miles inland…
Coastal Construction & The Rising Costs or Flooding
Coastal Construction – Best PracticesWith sea levels rising by some reports an inch per decade and the prediction of stronger hurricanes, today’s aging building stock is at risk. In addition…
Biggert-Waters: Take 2 Update Summer 2012 – John Minor CFM
Congress recently cleared a major hurdle in an effort to provide thousands of property owners in Florida and other states relief from skyrocketing flood insurance premiums, moving to reign in…
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La. Supreme Court Decision – Attached – John Minor, Expert – Hurricane Gustav V Construction Defect
John Minor of Complete, Inc. was asked to review the damages to the above referenced property after being referred by a La. General Contractor. The residence appeared to be of high quality built on a golf course at the Point in S. Louisiana.
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Steps to Getting Ahead of Builder Liability Claims
Builder liability claims are an interesting part of the expert business that is handled very differently from state to state depending on statute. The concept is relatively simple you start with…
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Hurricane Sandy: Here We Go Again
Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey shore and then wrapped around through the state of New York affecting West Virginia, as well as parts of Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The storm came…
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Hurricane Isaac and John Minor
As the Southeast coastal region begins the process of cleaning up after Hurricane Isaac, we are reminded of just how detrimental even a Category 1 hurricane can be. These powerful…
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Steps to Resolving Large Loss Flood Claims in the Appraisal Process
Flood damage claims are a difficult process. The successful resolution of a flood loss requires many steps and good decisions at critical times during the financial and physical recovery. In…
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Commercial Wind Claim – Houston, Texas
John Minor of Complete provided professional consulting and repair recommendations for this Westheimer property after it was damaged from wind and a falling tree when Hurricane Ike came ashore in…
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Large Loss Industrial Appraisal – 250,000 S.F. Cold Storage Facility – Harlingen, TX
The Complete team concluded an large loss multi million dollar appraisal and expert witness work on an 200,000 square foot cold storage facility located in the valley of extreme southern…
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Eye Clinic: Houston, Texas
Complete was requested by counsel to review the conditions at this property damaged by Hurricane Ike. There was damage to multiple portions of the property including the roof, the roof…
Hurricane Claims: The First 60 Days of the Long Road to Recovery
With Hurricane Irene barreling through the Bahamas as a strong Category 3 storm, the Eastern seaboard of the United States watches with trepidation and prepares to brace for what could…
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Beaumont Independent School District: Southerland School – Texas
Complete was proud to be hired as an expert in the costs of repair and cause of wind damage after Hurricane Ike by the school district after a recommendation from…
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Beaumont Independent School District: Marshall Middle School – Texas
Complete was proud to be hired as an expert in the costs of repair and cause of wind damage after Hurricane Ike by the school district after a recommendation from…
