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Plumbing Experts

The plumbing systems experts at Robson Forensic investigate residential and industrial systems as they relate to construction claims and personal injury matters.

Plumbing, Fire Suppression and Sewer Systems Expertise

The mechanical engineers at Robson Forensic are Licensed Professional Engineers who have extensive hands-on experience in the design, operation, manufacture, installation and maintenance of hot and cold domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, fuel gas, fuel oil, vent, and process piping.

They are equally experienced in fire suppression systems and equipment including wet pipe, dry pipe, residential, pre-action, deluge, standpipe systems and fire pumps. Our experts have extensive experience in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial equipment and building systems.

Plumbing Investigations Often Involve:

  • Frozen or failed water or sprinkler pipes
  • Hot water scalds
  • Propane and natural gas systems
  • Fuel oil piping systems
  • Appliance failures involving water damage
  • Blocked and/or overflowing drainage systems
  • Fire suppression systems failures
  • Design and construction defects

Robson Forensic offers local plumbing experts from many of our regional locations.

Building Systems Evidence & Testing

Robson Forensic offers a fully appointed mechanical testing laboratory to assist our clients with the inspection of evidence in building systems cases. Our lab facilities can accommodate large evidence items and are equipped to perform testing on a variety of electrical and mechanical devices. Visit our Mechanical Testing Laboratory page for more information.

Discuss Your Case With an Expert

Call or submit an inquiry to tell us about your case. Once we determine which expert is best qualified to assist, we will put you in direct contact.

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