Our first step is always a thorough investigation of the property and any historical waterproofing issues it might have had. After gathering as much data as we can, we create a plan that lays out to our client what issues may exist, and how they can be fixed. Our experts at CA Consultants begin with a visual inspection of your building to locate signs of damage. This non-invasive inspection may include a building envelope inspection or consultation.

Our very experienced team of waterproofing experts are trained to see things that other construction professionals, architects and engineers can’t. We carefully look for symptoms of water intrusion and common construction defects (e.g. improper installation, wrong use of materials, etc.). Obvious symptoms like cracks, stains, stress, settlement, and other visual clues will give us an idea of the damage lying beneath the surface.

If necessary, we then do invasive testing, and examine the condition of the underlying structure.  This may involve removing parts of the structure to examine the deep rooted cause of the waterproofing defect. This allows our team of experts to determine if there is hidden damage caused by water intrusion. 

During the diagnostic phase, we will also review past reports of waterproofing problems, previous repairs that were made and blueprints and other existing building plans. We also might gather information from residents or building tenants regarding issues they might’ve experienced. This type of in depth look helps us to know if the issuse are widespread, which may indicate construction defects.  CA Consultants offers complete forensic leak investigation services for all building types.

Once a full diagnosis is completed, we develop a scope of repairs based on your budget, code requirements, and extent of the damage.  Our experts will then sit down with you and go over each step of the process and what to expect during repair.

Additionally, we can work directly with any contractors, architects or engineers on the project, and provide plans and detailed explanations of the needed repairs.  We also provide documentation for our clients to keep on file for the contract, and provide plans to the building department if a permit is necessary.

One a plan is in place, California Consultants acts as your partner and representative every step of the way, making sure your project is completed correctly, on-time, and within budget.  We always have your best interest and needs at the forefront of the process.

We act as your construction project managers, keeping the contractor on schedule, owners updated on the process and changes, and continued monitoring of the budget. During the project, we submit scheduled documentation and reports of construction and progress for your records.

We coordinate manufacturing requirements or additional testing for complete warranty coverage.

The CA Consultants team also can provide a plan for monitoring and long-term prevention of future water intrusion issues.  We can coordinate regular tests and inspections, setup a maintenance plan and help find an ongoing solutions that makes the most sense for your property to save you future headaches and costs.