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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, FORENSIC ENGINEERS
HURRICANE DAMAGE INSPECTIONS
CALL (832) 548-3972
Call (504) 355-3094
EMAIL: info@emaforensics.info

Structural Engineers

Structural Engineers doing building structural analysis, FEM & design

Forensic Engineers

Forensic Engineering, Building damage assessments

Inspections

We do Structural Inspections & Inspections for new buildings

Structural & Forensic Engineers in Houston & New Orleans

Licensed Structural Engineers, Forensic Engineers, Hurricane damage Inspections.

Structural Engineers, Forensic Engineers in Houston, TX | EMA Forensics
Houston & New Orleans Structural & Forensic Engineering Services

Expert Structural Engineers | Forensic Engineers | Hurricane & Damage Inspections

Welcome to EMA Forensics, the premier choice for structural and forensic engineering services in Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, and surrounding areas. Our certified engineers specialize in comprehensive hurricane inspections, damage assessments, and forensic investigations. We help homeowners, insurance companies, and commercial property owners understand, document, and resolve structural issues efficiently and accurately.

With decades of experience, EMA Forensics combines technical expertise with local knowledge of Houston and New Orleans building codes, climate challenges, and post-storm conditions.

Our Services
Structural Engineering Services

Complete structural inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial properties

Foundation evaluations, load assessments, and building stability analysis

Recommendations for structural repairs, reinforcements, and retrofitting

Engineering consultation for construction and remodeling projects

Forensic Engineering Services

Detailed investigation of structural failures and property damage

Root cause analysis for storm damage, water intrusion, fire, or construction defects

Professional engineering reports for insurance claims, legal cases, or regulatory compliance

Litigation support with expert testimony if required

Hurricane & Damage Inspections

Post-hurricane inspections for wind, flood, and storm damage

Rapid response for emergency structural evaluation in Houston and New Orleans metro areas

Documentation for insurance claims to ensure accurate, defensible assessments

Roof, siding, foundation, and overall structural integrity inspections

Additional Services

Fire and water damage assessment

Commercial and industrial property evaluations

Insurance claim support and detailed reports

On-site safety inspections and emergency consultation

Service Areas

We proudly serve Houston, Texas, and nearby communities:

Houston, Pasadena, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pearland

Surrounding Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties

And New Orleans, Louisiana, plus surrounding areas:

New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Slidell, Covington

Nearby Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany parishes

Our engineers are licensed locally and intimately familiar with the challenges of hurricane-prone regions, flood zones, and structural vulnerabilities in both cities.

Why Choose EMA Forensics?

Certified Structural and Forensic Engineers with extensive experience in hurricane-affected regions

Rapid emergency inspections after storm events to document damage

Accurate, comprehensive engineering reports accepted by insurance companies and courts

Local expertise in Houston and New Orleans building codes, climate risks, and property types

Commitment to safety, reliability, and detailed documentation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a forensic engineering inspection?
A: A forensic engineering inspection investigates the cause of structural failures or damage, often used for insurance claims, legal disputes, or safety assessments.

Q: Do you perform post-hurricane inspections?
A: Yes. Our certified engineers conduct thorough hurricane and storm damage inspections for homes, commercial buildings, and industrial properties in Houston and New Orleans.

Q: How quickly can EMA Forensics respond after a storm?
A: Our team typically responds within 24–48 hours to emergency inspections. Rapid assessment ensures accurate documentation for insurance and repair planning.

Q: Are your inspection reports accepted by insurance companies?
A: Absolutely. We provide professional, detailed engineering reports suitable for insurance claims, legal proceedings, and safety compliance.

Q: Which areas do you serve?
A: Our services cover Houston, TX, including suburbs like Pasadena, Sugar Land, Katy, and New Orleans, LA, including Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge, plus surrounding counties and parishes.

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EMA Forensics – Houston & New Orleans Structural & Forensic Engineers

📍 Address: 5300 N Braesway Blvd, Houston, TX 77074
📞 Phone (Houston): 832-548-3972
📞 Phone (New Orleans): 504-355-3094
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Houston’s Trusted Structural & Forensic Engineers

We provide top-tier structural and forensic engineering services in Houston, TX. With over 15 years of experience, our licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) deliver precise inspections and PE-stamped reports for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Whether dealing with hurricane damage, foundation settlement, or building code violations, we deliver expert-level support to property owners, attorneys, and insurers.

Structural damage inspections (foundation, walls, framing)

Hurricane and storm damage evaluations

Forensic investigations & root-cause analysis

Insurance claim engineering documentation

Foundation, roof, and building envelope assessments

Code compliance, expert witness reports, and litigation support

Engineering drawings for repair, retrofit, or rebuild

Hurricane Damage Inspections in Houston

Houston’s Gulf Coast location makes it prone to hurricanes and tropical storms. EMA provides rapid response inspections post-disaster. Our engineers identify and document damage caused by wind, rain, flooding, or storm surge.

Our hurricane inspections cover:

Roof uplift, shingle loss, and water infiltration

Foundation movement or saturation issues

Structural shifts from wind or debris impact

Electrical panel water exposure and HVAC damage

All inspections include digital photo logs, moisture readings, and detailed PE-stamped reports.

Why Choose EMA Forensics in Houston?

15+ years of structural forensic experience in TX

Texas-licensed Professional Engineers (PE)

Court-accepted documentation and expert witness support

Rapid 48 hour response for hurricane and disaster cases

Trusted by insurers, lawyers, builders, and homeowners

Client Testimonials – Structural & Forensic Engineers Houston

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”EMA helped us after Hurricane Harvey with a foundation assessment. Their detailed report expedited our claim approval.”— Carlos M., Houston, TX

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Their structural engineer showed up the next morning after the storm and delivered a stamped report by day 2. Highly professional.”— Jessica T., Katy, TX

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What types of properties do you inspect in Houston?

We handle residential, commercial, retail, and industrial properties across the Greater Houston area.

Q: Are your engineering reports court admissible?

Yes. All forensic reports are PE-stamped and suitable for legal, insurance, and permitting use.

Q: How fast can you respond to hurricane damage claims?

Typically within 48 hours after request.

Q: Do you assist with insurance disputes?

Absolutely. Our forensic engineers provide unbiased, technical assessments to support claim resolution or litigation.

How to Schedule a Structural or Hurricane Damage Inspection in Houston

Call EMA Forensics at 832-548-3972 or Request an Inspection Online

We perform a site inspection—foundation, roof, structural, and more

Receive a complete report with findings, stamped by a Texas PE

Submit to insurer, contractor, or legal counsel as needed

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Trusted structural and forensic engineers serving Houston, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding Gulf Coast areas. We specialize in advanced structural engineering, forensic analysis, and hurricane damage inspections, delivering fast, insurance-ready reports with expert local knowledge.

Forensic & Structural Engineering Services in Houston, TX

We are Houston’s trusted name in forensic engineering, structural damage assessments, and hurricane inspections. With over 15 years of expertise serving commercial, residential, and legal clients, our engineers deliver certified, court-ready documentation for all forms of property loss and disaster events.

Engineering Services

Structural Engineers, Forensic Engineers, Storm Damage Inspections

Forensic Engineers Texas & Louisiana

Our licensed engineers have been providing structural engineering services, including structural damage assessments, forensic damage assessments, and hurricane damage inspections, following major hurricanes such as Katrina, Rita, and Delta, throughout Texas and Louisiana.

We perform forensic Damage Inspections by independent consulting Professional Engineers, including the following assessments.

Forensic Damage Inspections
Roof damage inspections
Storm damage inspections
Hail damage inspections, wind damage inspections
Flood Damage Inspections
Cause and origin studies
Foundation damage inspection of residential and commercial buildings

Forensic Collapse & Insurance Claims and Reports.
Structural Condition Assessments.
Discovery Assistance.
Second Opinion Structural & Forensic Inspections for Dispute Resolution.

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40 Year Structural Inspections Miami

40 Year Structural Inspections St. Petersburg

Past & Ongoing Projects

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Building Structural Damage
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Our Experts Team

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Gerard D, P.E

Senior Engineer

Gerard D, P.E

Senior Engineer

Gerard is one of our independant consulting structural forensic engineer who has over thirty year

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Dr. Mu Ali, Ph. D, P. E, S. I

Senior Engineer

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Senior Engineer

Principal Engineer structural & forensic  

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Rickey G. Cooper

Construction Planner

Rickey G. Cooper

Construction Planner

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Evan Spiegel

Field Technician

Evan Spiegel

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Kyle Carter: Engineer GATX, GA

Kyle Carter: Engineer GATX, GA

EMA Engineers performed a thorough structural condition inspection and assessment for our train repair facility in Waycross GA. Their engineer was professional, knowledgeable and

Tricia Fear, CM, Mr Car Wash. Florida

Tricia Fear, CM, Mr Car Wash. Florida

Thank you for your forensic assessment for our car washes in Fort. Myers. The report was detailed and extensive.

Richard Abuza, HOA President

Richard Abuza, HOA President

Thanks Dr. Ali to do complete milestone inspections phase one for our condo building. The report was submitted and accepted by the building department.

Nicola Luna, LCAM, Slidell

Nicola Luna, LCAM, Slidell

Thanks Dr. Ali for providing structural damage assessment at Anchorage Condo property in Slidell. We definitely will contact you if we need additional engineering

Ray Hulick, President CREA, Honolulu.

Ray Hulick, President CREA, Honolulu.

Thank you Gerard/Ali to the do the structrual inspection for our Starbucks project in Stafford, TX. Your report was detailed and helped us in

Russell W. Wilson, Property Manager

Russell W. Wilson, Property Manager

EMA engineers performed a 40-year structural & electrical inspection at one of our property in Fort Lauderdale. Their reports were in compliance with Broward

Jessy Munoz, Regional President

Jessy Munoz, Regional President

Thank you Dr. Ali for your structural damage assessment studies at our Move It Storage in Corpus Christi.

Robert Levine, Lexington Club

Robert Levine, Lexington Club

EMA Engineers performed forensic damage assessments & structural roof inspections for 180 units in our community. We were fully satisfied from their work, which

Drew Heaphy

Drew Heaphy

Dr. Ali with a team of eight engineers and technicians performed structural damage assessment at the port of Chalmette Industrial buildings after Hurricane Katrina.

Chrissy, Sola at Celebration

Chrissy, Sola at Celebration

Dr. Ali performed forensic damage assessments for $42 million new residential construction for balcony's leaning issues. We were satisfied with their reports and professionals,

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EMA Forensics – Advanced Structural & Forensic Engineering Services

EMA Forensics provides highly specialized structural and forensic engineering solutions across Houston, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding Gulf Coast regions. We combine rigorous engineering analysis, post-event diagnostics, and regulatory-compliant reporting for residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

Core Engineering Services

Our team of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) applies advanced methodologies to evaluate structural integrity, investigate failures, and quantify damage for insurance, legal, and regulatory purposes.

Structural Analysis & Design Evaluation

  • Load-bearing analysis of beams, columns, slabs, and foundations

  • Seismic, wind, and storm-load evaluation

  • Finite Element Modeling (FEM) for complex geometries and stress distribution

  • Structural retrofitting design for resilience against hurricane forces

Forensic Engineering Investigations

  • Root-cause failure analysis of structural components

  • Identification of material fatigue, construction defects, or design non-compliance

  • Moisture intrusion and corrosion assessment

  • Photogrammetry and non-destructive testing (NDT) to support forensic documentation

Hurricane & Storm Damage Assessment

  • Wind uplift and roof system evaluation

  • Foundation settlement and slab displacement analysis

  • Water intrusion and envelope integrity assessment

  • Post-storm rapid-response inspections with insurance-compliant technical reports

Insurance & Litigation Support

  • Detailed technical reports compliant with FEMA, NFIP, and private insurance standards

  • Expert witness testimony for litigation, arbitration, or claims disputes

  • High-resolution imaging, structural schematics, and causation diagrams

Technical Expertise

EMA Forensics engineers leverage state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and engineering simulations to provide precise evaluations:

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Computer-simulated modeling to identify stress concentrations, deformation, and structural weaknesses.

  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Ultrasonic, thermal, and moisture detection techniques to assess hidden damage.

  • Retrofit Engineering: Wind-resistant and flood-resilient enhancements for existing structures.

  • Construction Quality Assurance: Verification of materials, adherence to design specifications, and code compliance.

Service Areas

We provide engineering services in Houston and the surrounding 80-mile radius, as well as New Orleans and neighboring parishes.

Houston & Surrounding Communities: Pasadena, Baytown, Pearland, League City, Friendswood, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Alvin, Clear Lake, La Porte, Humble, Conroe, Richmond, The Woodlands, Katy, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, Galveston, Beaumont, Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus Christi.

New Orleans & Surrounding Areas: New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Slidell, Covington.

Our engineers provide rapid deployment following hurricane or storm events, delivering field-verified reports suitable for immediate insurance or legal use.

Frequently Asked Questions – Technical Focus

Q: What methodology is used for hurricane damage inspections?
A: Our engineers conduct structural load analysis, visual inspection, and moisture intrusion testing, documenting wind uplift, membrane damage, and foundation shifts.

Q: Are your forensic reports legally admissible?
A: Yes, all reports are PE-stamped, technically rigorous, and suitable for court and insurance claims.

Q: Do you perform retrofitting assessments?
A: Yes, we design structural reinforcements and storm-resilient retrofits using FEM and field verification.

Q: How fast can inspections be completed post-storm?
A: Field inspections typically occur within 48–72 hours, followed by technical reporting.

Contact EMA Forensics

Houston Office
📍 5300 N Braesway Blvd, Houston, TX 77074
📞 832-548-3972

New Orleans Office
📞 504-355-3094

✉️ Email: info@emaforensics.info

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