Fire Investigation in Houston, Texas


The investigation
Serving Houston and the surrounding Texas communities, our engineers determine the cause of your loss and document it clearly for your claim, litigation, or subrogation.
We work Houston and nearby Texas claims from our Omaha laboratory and Los Angeles office, with no travel charges.
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 Houston 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 Houston area for over 35 years.
Unbiased and scientifically defendable facts for Houston:
- Property Owners
- Appliance Manufacturers
- Retailers
- Attorneys
- Insurance Companies
Get answers to questions surrounding your loss with a free consultation.
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- Licensed professional engineers
- Independent, third-party findings
- No travel charges
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Common questions
Fire Investigation in Houston, Texas
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 Houston?
An engineer, not a call center, reviews your case and typically responds within 24 hours. We serve Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Does ESI charge travel fees to Houston, Texas?
No. ESI responds nationwide from our Omaha laboratory and Los Angeles office with no travel charges, so Houston 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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