Essence of the research

Investigation of property after water damage records damage to movable items and their compatibility with water exposure. Duration of soaking, water contamination, drying times, and pre-incident condition are taken into account.

Who conducts the research

Property examination after flooding in Moscow is conducted by appraiser-expert Andrey Viktorovich. The work takes into account the object, documents, posed questions, technical documentation, condition of the item, signs of use, damage, completeness, and the possibility of further use.

Objects and materials of the research

furniture, carpets, and interior items
clothing, footwear, bags, and textiles
household appliances and electronics without hazardous activation
books, packaging, and personal belongings

Characteristic defects and controversial signs

stains, smudges, color changes, and odor
swelling, warping, and delamination
corrosion and oxidation
deformation of textiles, leather, paper, and wood materials

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

Which items are damaged by water?
Are the signs compatible with a specific flood?
What damages could have existed previously?
Is it possible to restore consumer properties?

How the research is conducted

Preservation of the object, its labeling, and connection with documents are checked
Signs related to objects are recorded: furniture, carpets and interior items, clothing, shoes, bags, and textiles
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

act by the management or emergency service
photos and videos on the day of the event
documents on the purchase and age of items
information on drying, cleaning, and insurance appraisal

Scope of competence

The exact location of the leak and defects in the engineering or construction system belong to other specialties. The cost of repair, loss, and replacement is determined in the appraisal part.

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.

Examination of property after water damage in Moscow