Burst pipes. Frozen plumbing. Hidden leaks.
Water damage is one of the most frequent – and expensive – problems property owners face.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, around 1 in 50 homeowners file a water damage or freezing claim every year, accounting for nearly a quarter of all home insurance claims.
But while the effects of water damage are often obvious, identifying the true cause isn’t always so simple.
That’s where we come in.
At Higgins & Associates, our forensic engineers investigate plumbing-related water losses with one goal in mind: helping clients determine what happened, why it happened, and how to move forward with confidence.
Plumbing Failure Investigation You Can Rely On
We’ve conducted hundreds of plumbing-related loss assessments for:
- Insurance carriers managing high volumes of water-related claims
- Property owners and adjusters needing accurate, unbiased evaluations
- Legal teams seeking expert input on liability and coverage disputes
Our evaluations help establish:
- The cause of failure (e.g. freezing, material fatigue, installation error)
- The extent of damage to affected systems or materials
- The likely timeline or contributing environmental factors
- The remediation scope and cost for proper repair
Why Local Expertise Matters
Given the highly variable climate across our region, plumbing systems are especially vulnerable to freezing, expansion-related ruptures, and seasonal stresses. Our team understands these local factors and leverages decades of experience to deliver technically sound, defensible reports.
Explore our work in cause evaluations and insurance claim support
Know What Happened Before You Act
If your property has suffered water damage – or you’re reviewing a plumbing claim – don’t rely on assumptions. Get clarity from our trusted engineering consultants.
Find out more about our plumbing failure and cause-of-loss investigations
