Since 2012, Apex Forensics has been serving North and South Carolina with expert investigations into a wide range of technical issues involving product defects, code compliance, and structures, particularly cases of building and structural failures in commercial property and residences. M. Jeremy Ray is the owner of Apex Forensics and is a highly qualified and experienced structural engineer in Columbia SC. Mr. Ray strives for excellence in his turnaround time, level of expertise and application, and also in billing procedures.
Apex Forensics is available for consultation, investigation and expert witness after disasters such as fires, storms, hurricanes and catastrophic failures of building systems and all types of structural failures. When realtors, schools, building contractors and private citizens require investigations that cross the lines of many disciplines, this experienced forensic engineer in South Carolina can help.
The structural engineer inspection services which Apex Forensics provides include:
- federal, state and local code compliance issues
- grading problems
- structural damage related to fire, explosion, tree or automobile impact
- foundation settling and slope stability/failure
- permit and record of inspections retrieval
- waterproofing failure and assessment of plumbing defects
- moisture-related rot
- mold and mildew issues
- identification of inherent defects and imminent failures
Official reports of findings go to the client within 10 business days of the on-site investigation.
Mr. Ray’s professional associations include the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineers Association of South Carolina.
Objective, knowledgeable and spot on accuracy are the hallmarks of Apex Forensic Engineers in Columbia SC.