Our Services

"Over 40 Years Experience"

CERTIFIED SERVICES FOR:

1. Recreational Vehicles (motor homes, buses, travel trailers, fifth wheels)
2. Motorcycles
3. Boats
4. Specialized vehicles or marine craft (homebuilt or custom)

WE ARE INDEPENDENT

The search for the truth has no boundaries. Whatever the findings, the final determination analysis will not be influenced by any outside source.

WHO WE PROVIDE SERVICE FOR:

1. Major Insurance Companies
2. Manufacturers
3. Law Firms
4. Financial Institutions
5. Law Enforcement
6. Private Owners
7. Public and private corporations

WHAT WE DO:

1. Certified Appraisals
2. Certified Estimates of Damage
3. Certified Cause & Origin Determination
4. Expert Witness Testimony
5. Appraisal Clause Umpire (deciding judge in a dispute)
6. Estate appraisal of value

SPECIFIC AREAS OF SERVICE:

1. Appraisal Clause representation. This is where either the insured or the insurance company has exercised the appraisal clause section of the policy and a settlement on value cannot be reached. The representative of the respective party makes the case to the deciding umpire.
2. Damage Estimate Negotiation. The labor times and material cost are estimated and then an agreed price is negotiated for the repair.
3. Determine Responsibility of Damage due to Fire, Mold, Water Infiltration and Mechanical. In this area the investigator performs what is called a “Origin & Cause Determination” in order to find the exact cause of damage, which will determine who is possibly negligent.

RV & MARINE INFRARED THERMAL IMAGERY

State of the art Technology. Locate RV & Boat water leaks. Find RV Mold. Detect RV & Boat laminate separation. Discover RV & Boat electrical shorts. Identify RV & Boat structural failures.

Find out more about our Infrared Thermal Imagery Services.

THE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR INVESTIGATOR

The president and senior investigator has either directly or indirectly been associated with the Recreational Vehicle industry since 1964. He has been directly involved in daily retail and wholesale sales, customer service, retail and wholesale parts, finance, and insurance at full line Recreational Vehicle dealerships. He has also been an owner, the President, and a corporate advisor to multiple Recreational Vehicle dealerships located in Michigan and Florida. He has owned Motorcycle, Snowmobile, and All Terrain Vehicle dealerships, attended their service schools, and raced the aforementioned vehicles professionally. In South Florida he was project director of a twenty-two million dollar development for one of the largest marinas in the state. He has completed courses in Fire Causes, Fire Forensic Studies, Arson & Fire Investigations, Accident Reconstruction, Insurance Fraud, Marine Theft Prevention & Detection, and Repair Shop Fraud. He is also a lecturer on Repair Shop Fraud, Detection, and Solutions for Insurance Companies, a member of the International Association of Marine Investigators, The National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators and an investigator in cause and origin fire investigations for numerous insurance companies, law firms and manufacturers. He publishes a monthly informative newsletter called “Crash” for insurance companies, manufacturers, lawyers and law enforcement.

ABOUT OUR PROFESSIONALS

RV Appraisal... RV Estimate... RV Investigation...

The RV appraiser that handles your case has years of experience (since1964) in establishing the "Fair Market Value" more commonly called "ACV (actual cash value)". The RV appraiser researches the present market conditions and comparable RVs in order to establish the true estimated value. It is the responsibility of our investigator to seek out the truth in the final determination of an RV appraisal report, RV estimate, or RV investigation relative to a "origin & cause report." Every associate has had hands on experience in their respected field. Our RV estimators have written hundreds of RV estimates and all have either owned RV dealerships or been directly involved in the daily operation of dealerships. Whether your need is for an RV appraisal, RV estimate or RV investigation to determine the “origin & cause ” of the damage, we can handle the assigned task.

Boat Appraisal... Boat Estimate... Boat Investigation...

The boat appraiser, more commonly called the marine appraiser, is highly knowledgeable in a wide range of marine craft. The marine appraiser inspects the craft for visible, hidden damage and overall condition, as well as sea worthiness. The marine appraiser researches the current market conditions and selling prices of comparable boats, and only after an extensive investigation is the boat appraisal finalized. When a marine estimate is required, the marine estimator writes his or her own boat estimate after examining the boat for all alleged damage. The marine estimate is written with a realistic cost of parts and a reasonable estimate of labor time. Our marine investigators search for the hidden truth when it comes to questionable damage or loss. The marine investigator has the responsibility of writing a "origin and cause " report that can withstand the test of the courts. Whether you require a marine appraisal, marine estimate or marine investigation in order to determine the "origin & cause " of the boat, let us assist you.

Motorcycle Appraisal... Motorcycle Estimate... Motorcycle Investigation...

Our motorcycle appraiser, motorcycle estimator and motorcycle investigator has experience dating back to 1963. With experience in a wide range of motorcycles, our motorcycle appraiser has established values on stolen and destroyed motorcycles. Our motorcycle appraisals have stood the test of time not only privately, but also in litigation. If a motorcycle estimate is required in a dispute, or if an insurance company wants an impartial and accurate estimate of damage, our motorcycle estimator can provide a clear and concise motorcycle estimate of damage. When there is a question as to how or why something was damaged, there may be a need for one of our motorcycle investigators. A motorcycle investigation with a "origin & cause " report can determine if possible negligence was present. Whether you need a motorcycle investigator, motorcycle estimator or motorcycle investigator, we will be able to assist you in all your needs.

OUR DETAILED ANALYSIS REPORTS:

The reports are a detailed analysis, which provides a professional opinion as to value in an appraisal, or a part-by-part description of damage on an estimate and where the responsibility may be in a origin & cause determination.

OUR EQUIPMENT:

We use high resolution Sony and Kodak photography on every report and also provide a complete detailed video of the investigation on all origin & cause determinations.

Click here to view a sample photo of an RV fire investigation	Click here to view a sample photo of a Motorcycle Damage investigation	Click here to view a sample video clip of an Personal Watercraft fire investigation

SERVICE AREAS:

Orlando, Florida and throughout the United States, and abroad.

Contact us today for more information, or view our informative Newsletter.