Forensic building investigation services
Independent Building Science and Forensics (IBSF) delivers instrument-led forensic investigations across seven specialist disciplines. Every investigation is independent, data-logged and structured for disputes, insurance and litigation. We serve Southampton, Winchester, London and the South East.
Independent damp survey. Water ingress investigation. Ventilation audit. Indoor air quality testing. Building pathology report. Insurance dispute report. Expert witness report. All instrument-verified. All legally defensible.
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Damp & moisture forensics
Rising and penetrating damp causation, moisture mapping, condensation and ventilation failure.
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Water ingress & leak causation
Water ingress investigation, leak causation, moisture mapping and building defect investigation.
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Condensation & ventilation failure
Ventilation audit, condensation survey Hampshire, hygrothermal and dew point analysis.
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Indoor air quality & health investigation
CO₂, VOC, mould and building-related health complaints. Indoor air quality testing London.
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Building pathology & material failure
Building pathology report, material and coating failure, timber decay analysis.
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Insurance & dispute reports
Insurance building dispute report, landlord tenant damp dispute, independent building expert London.
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Expert witness & litigation support
Expert building report, litigation-grade evidence, court-ready causation analysis.
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Why instruct IBSF?
Independent
Non-remedial consultancy. No ties to contractors, treatment companies or product suppliers.
Instrument-led
FLIR thermal imaging, Protimeter moisture mapping, hygrothermal logging, CO₂ and VOC monitoring.
Legally defensible
Reports structured for solicitors, insurers and the courts. Clear causation analysis and data integrity.
PhD-level expertise
Scientific methodology underpinned by doctoral-level research and continuing professional development.
Professional indemnity
Fully insured with professional indemnity cover for the work we undertake.
Three cities
Southampton, Winchester, London and the wider South East. Including Haringey, Lambeth, Islington, Camden and Southwark.
Commission a forensic investigation
Request an initial case review. We respond to serious enquiries promptly.