Fire Investigation in San Diego, California
The investigation
Our fire origin and cause investigators bring over 35 years of experience to every assignment in the San Diego area. From residential losses to commercial and industrial incidents, we work with local fire departments and secure the evidence needed to establish origin and cause.
Property owners, insurance adjusters, and attorneys across San Diego, California rely on ESI for honest, third-party findings.
We can assist you with any type of structure
- Commercial Buildings
- Residential Structures
- Multi-Family Buildings
- Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Extensive experience analyzing equipment, machinery and vehicles
- Semi-Trailer Trucks
- Automobiles
- Agricultural Equipment
- Heavy Duty Machinery
We have the capability to represent you or your company during a fire investigation, whether the project is in San Diego or nearby. Through the use of the most detailed techniques conforming with the leading industry standard, NFPA 921, we will find all the facts surrounding your fire incident.
Depending on the needs of your project we can:
- Evaluate the scene and determine Fire Origin & Cause
- Identify all potential parties for subrogation
- Conduct Joint Fire Investigation Evaluations
- Retain evidence for destructive examinations
We are a true third party representative and provide an honest and independent evaluation of the facts surrounding any fire damage related claim. We regularly work with a variety of clients and have been doing so in the San Diego area for over 35 years.
Unbiased and scientifically defendable facts for San Diego:
- Property Owners
- Appliance Manufacturers
- Retailers
- Attorneys
- Insurance Companies
Get answers to questions surrounding your loss with a free consultation.
Submit a case- NAFI-certified investigators
- Licensed professional engineers
- Independent, third-party findings
- No travel charges
Submit a case in San Diego
Tell us what happened. An engineer, not a call center, will reach out within 24 hours.
Common questions
Fire Investigation in San Diego, California
A different question about your case? An engineer, not a call center, answers within 24 hours.
How quickly can ESI respond to a fire investigation case in San Diego?
An engineer, not a call center, reviews your case and typically responds within 24 hours. We serve San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Does ESI charge travel fees to San Diego, California?
No. ESI responds nationwide from our Omaha laboratory and Los Angeles office with no travel charges, so San Diego is covered at no added cost.
Is ESI an independent, third-party firm?
Yes. ESI is an independent third party and has provided honest, unbiased, scientifically defensible evaluations since 1991. Our findings are reported the same way regardless of who retains us.
What happens during a fire investigation case?
Our engineers document the scene, determine the cause, and deliver clear, defensible findings. Assignments requiring state licensure are handled by, or under the responsible charge of, a Professional Engineer licensed in that state.
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Is this matter headed for litigation? The same investigation supports expert witness work, from the written report through deposition and testimony.
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