Fire Investigation in Rochester, New York


The investigation
Serving Rochester and the surrounding New York communities, our licensed engineers determine the cause of your loss and document it clearly for your claim, litigation, or subrogation.
For a Rochester loss, a licensed engineer, not a call center, reviews your case and responds within 24 hours.
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 Rochester 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 Rochester area for over 35 years.
Unbiased and scientifically defendable facts for Rochester:
- 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 Rochester
Tell us what happened. A licensed engineer, not a call center, will reach out within 24 hours.
Common questions
Fire Investigation in Rochester, New York
A different question about your case? A licensed engineer, not a call center, answers within 24 hours.
How quickly can ESI respond to a fire investigation case in Rochester?
A licensed engineer, not a call center, reviews your case and typically responds within 24 hours. We serve Rochester and the surrounding New York area.
Does ESI charge travel fees to Rochester, New York?
No. ESI works nationwide from our Omaha laboratory and Los Angeles office with no travel charges, so Rochester is covered at no added cost.
Is ESI an independent, third-party firm?
Yes. ESI is a true third-party representative and has provided honest, unbiased, scientifically defensible evaluations for over 35 years.
What happens during a fire investigation case?
Our engineers document the scene, determine the cause, and deliver clear, defensible findings you can use to resolve a claim, support litigation, or pursue subrogation.
Have a loss that needs answers?
Tell us what happened. A licensed engineer, not a call center, will review your case.