Evidence the court can rely on.
An expert witness has one duty: to the court or tribunal, not to the party paying the fee. SMT Associates provides independent expert evidence on building matters, founded on the same investigative discipline that underpins our building pathology work: measure, test, monitor and interpret before reaching an opinion.
Our reports comply with CPR Part 35 and are written to be understood: clear about what was inspected, what the evidence shows, where opinion begins and what the limits of that opinion are. Where the evidence does not support a firm conclusion, we say so.
Areas of expertise
- Building Defects & Workmanship
- Dampness, Moisture & Timber Decay
- Historic & Traditional Buildings
- Lime Mortar & Material Failures
- CPR Part 35 Reports
- Site Inspections & Technical Evidence
Specialists in disputes about moisture and historic fabric.
Many building disputes turn on questions this practice deals with every week: whether damp was misdiagnosed, whether remedial treatment was necessary, whether materials were compatible with a traditional building, or whether workmanship met the required standard.
Because SMT investigates these problems first-hand, with moisture measurement, environmental monitoring, micro-drilling and laboratory analysis, our opinions rest on data and inspection rather than assumption. That evidence-led foundation carries weight in negotiation, mediation and litigation alike.