Essence of the research

Pre-trial examination is carried out before the assignment of the expert examination by the court, when the party needs an independent evidentiary document for claim, negotiations, assessment of dispute prospects, or preparation of a lawsuit. The content of the work is determined by the object, questions, and completeness of materials, not by the title of the document alone.

Who conducts the research

Pre-trial product examination in Moscow is conducted by product examination expert Andrey Viktorovich. In the work, the object, documents, stated questions, technical documentation, condition of the goods, signs of use, damage, completeness, and possibility of further use are taken into account.

Objects and materials of the research

furniture, clothing, shoes, and accessories
household goods and interior items
Property after flooding, fire, delivery, or repair
documents on purchase, acceptance, and use

Characteristic defects and controversial signs

production and operational defects
damage during transportation, assembly, or external impact
non-compliance with the contract, sample, or completeness
change in condition after repair or storage

What the product examination expert determines

Identification of the object and its compliance with the submitted documents
Presence, location, and severity of defects, damages, and other commodity signs
Probable stage and mechanism of formation of the identified deficiencies
Impact of defects on completeness, appearance, and usability
Sufficiency of product examination methods or the need for another specialist

Questions that can be posed to the expert

Does the object have defects and how do they manifest?
What is the likely mechanism of damage formation?
Does the product comply with the contract and its usual purpose?
Could the signs have arisen during normal use?

How the research is conducted

Preservation of the object, its labeling, and connection with documents are checked
signs related to objects are recorded: furniture, clothing, footwear and accessories, household goods, and interior items
Photographic documentation is performed, and if necessary — available measurements and comparison of similar elements
The actual condition is compared with the contract, instructions, acts, and the chronology of events
Conclusions are formulated separately for each issue, indicating any limitations

Documents and source information

contract, receipt, work order, or specification
photographs of the overall view and each defect
claim, response of the other party, and correspondence
acceptance, service, delivery, flood, or repair reports

Scope of competence

A conclusion made under a contract with a party does not become a judicial examination solely due to its subsequent submission to the court. Technical, construction, and valuation issues, if necessary, are referred to specialized experts.

Cost and timeframe

The cost is determined after examining the object, the number of issues, the volume of documents, the need for a site visit, laboratory work, or the involvement of other specialists. Before starting the study, the scope of work, timeframe, price, and format of the final document are agreed upon.

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to start with photographs?

Yes. Competence, the composition of materials, and the need for inspection can be determined from photographs and documents. A categorical conclusion about the nature of a defect usually requires direct examination of the object.

What if the object has already been repaired or modified?

It is necessary to provide acts, work orders, and photographs before intervention. The report separately considers which features could have been lost or altered.

Will the report be suitable for a claim or court?

Yes. A specialist's report can be used for a claim, negotiations, preparation of a lawsuit, objections, or a motion for appointment of a judicial examination. If the examination is appointed by the court, the final document is issued as an expert’s report within the scope of the questions posed.

Pre-trial goods examination in Moscow