Reports and observations

Construction opinions and reports for counsel.

Chapter 558 reports, construction-defect observations, repair cost estimates prepared in Xactimate, and deposition and trial testimony, for attorneys and the parties they represent.

Our work

Observed on site.
Reported in writing.

01

Construction-defect observations

Site observations of residential construction. Each one is recorded with a dated photograph and kept apart from measurements and from anything reported to us.

Qualifications
02

Chapter 558 reports

Written reports for the Chapter 558 notice and response process. Each report states its scope and the limits of the work.

Work product
03

Estimates and testimony

Repair cost estimates prepared in Xactimate, line by line. Deposition and trial testimony on the work described in the report.

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Scope

Carlos A. Calderon is a licensed general contractor, not an engineer. Where an engineering opinion is needed, a Florida-licensed professional engineer provides it.

Work product

  • Chapter 558 reports
  • Construction-defect observations
  • Repair cost estimates in Xactimate
  • Photograph logs
  • Deposition and trial testimony

What you receive

  • A statement of scope.
  • Dated photographs.
  • Measurements shown separately from observations.
  • The stated limits of the work.
  • A line-item repair estimate prepared in Xactimate.

Scope and limits are set for each matter. Testimony is provided on request.

Qualifications

Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC), license CGC 1517670, first licensed August 11, 2009. Licensed and insured. Certified Restorer (CR), awarded by the Restoration Industry Association on April 6, 2017, and currently active. Calderco Restoration Services, Inc., in business since 2003.

Area

Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Statewide on request.

Study model

What is behind the finish.

A builder knows how a house is put together. A report starts at the same cut: what is behind the finish, and whether it was built as it should have been.

Drag the line, or drag the model.

Roof trusses on a new residence
Roof structure, photographed before it is closed in
Carlos A. Calderon at the front door of a residence
Carlos A. Calderon on site