Facts From the Building. Opinions That Stand Up to Scrutiny.
Litigation Support for Property Disputes With Travel Available for Substantial Matters Wherever They Arise
Property disputes rarely turn on opinions alone. They turn on what the building actually shows. When a roof leaks, a foundation cracks, or a buyer finds costly problems after closing, someone has to explain what went wrong, why it happened, and what the fix will cost. A building inspection expert witness fills that role. Through its expert witness services, Propertyexam examines the property, reviews the records, and separates true defects from normal wear and deferred maintenance. Each finding ties back to visible evidence and recognized industry standards, so the opinions hold firm under cross-examination. Attorneys, insurers, owners, and mediators gain a clear technical picture they can rely on, whether the matter settles early or heads to trial. Clear technical evidence often shortens a dispute and keeps legal costs in check.
Every engagement puts you in direct contact with Scott Harris, owner and chief inspector of Propertyexam. Scott is a Certified Master Inspector®, a licensed general contractor, and a graduate engineer. He also wrote Commercial Property Maintenance and brings an international facility maintenance perspective to each case. With more than 35 years in the field and thousands of inspections completed, Scott knows how buildings perform, age, and fail. He also travels for substantial matters, so distance never stands between your case and his expertise.
State contractor and inspector licenses, backed by liability and E&O insurance plus bonding, support every engagement.
As a general contractor and graduate engineer, Scott explains how a building went together and where the work fell short.
Scott serves as a construction defect expert witness on roofing, siding, water intrusion, framing, and drainage claims.
As a property maintenance expert witness, Scott judges upkeep through the lens of capital management and value preservation.
Get commercial property expert witness support for purchase disputes, condition report challenges, and nondisclosure claims.
Scott explains how building conditions and human behavior combine to cause injuries, and whether the property met reasonable safety and maintenance standards.
Good litigation support works within tight schedules and tighter budgets. This process protects both from day one.
Share the facts and documents early. Scott tells you honestly whether the evidence supports your position before fees build.
Every engagement starts with a written proposal that defines the scope and custom fees, so you can budget with confidence.
Retain Scott as a behind-the-scenes consultant or as a disclosed testifying expert, whichever fits your case strategy.
Conclusions follow the evidence, not the party paying the invoice. That independence protects credibility on the stand.
Each assignment follows a clear, documented method, referenced to ASTM E2018 and recognized inspection standards of practice where they apply.
Photos, measurements, field notes, and infrared imaging record conditions as they exist, before repairs change the evidence.
Plans, permits, contracts, prior reports, maintenance logs, and invoices come together to build an accurate timeline.
Scott prepares written opinions and provides deposition and trial testimony in plain language that juries understand.
Your report turns site findings into organized, defensible opinions. It shows what exists, explains why it happened, and estimates what correction will cost, giving counsel firm footing for negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial.
As a commercial property expert witness, Scott supports cases involving construction defects, water damage, nondisclosure, lease maintenance duties, insurance claims, and premises safety. He also reviews the scope and accuracy of other inspectors’ reports.
Offices, retail centers, apartment complexes, hotels, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and medical buildings all fall within scope.
Cases involving several buildings or parties receive one consistent analysis, which keeps the story clear for the court.
Buyers, owners, and real estate professionals value Scott’s thorough work, honest answers, and fast, detailed reports. Read their reviews below.
