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Clarity. Accuracy.
Objective Expertise.
Every assignment is unique, and every client deserves objective, technically sound guidance.
LFG provides independent building and construction consulting services throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Our team brings decades of combined experience in construction, restoration, insurance, and property consulting to every assignment, delivering accurate analysis, clear communication, and practical recommendations clients can trust.
From routine property losses to the nation’s most complex commercial and catastrophic events, we provide the same commitment to technical excellence, responsiveness, and integrity. Whether evaluating damage, estimating repairs, resolving complex disputes, or supporting litigation, LFG delivers the independent expertise needed to help clients move forward with confidence.
Servicing the U.S. & the Caribbean
SERVICES WE OFFER
Scope of Loss Determination
Scope of Loss Determination
We develop comprehensive scopes of loss that accurately define the extent of damage and the repairs required. Combining extensive construction expertise with detailed field investigations, our consultants provide well-supported documentation that facilitates claim resolution and informed decision-making. From residential properties to large commercial facilities, every scope of loss reflects the unique conditions of the assignment and is grounded in objective analysis.
Estimating
Estimating
Our team prepares detailed repair estimates using industry-leading estimating platforms, including Xactimate, Cotality (formerly Symbility), and RSMeans. By combining technical construction expertise with current market pricing, we develop reliable cost estimates that support insurance claims, project planning, and dispute resolution. Custom estimating solutions and cost models are available for complex or specialized assignments.
Building Valuations
Building Valuations
We provide professional building valuations for commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial properties to support underwriting, insurance placement, financial planning, and risk management. Whether establishing replacement cost, reconstruction cost, or pre-loss values, our consultants deliver reliable valuations supported by sound construction methodology and current market data.
Builder's Risk Consulting
Builder’s Risk Consulting
Construction projects present unique challenges when unexpected events result in damage, delays, or cost impacts. Our consultants evaluate builder’s risk claims by assessing project status, construction progress, schedule impacts, and repair costs to provide objective reporting and practical recommendations. We support owners, contractors, developers, insurers, and legal teams throughout every stage of the project.
Project Oversight & Clerking Services
Project Oversight & Clerking Services
Our consultants provide independent on-site project oversight to help ensure repairs are completed in accordance with the approved scope, schedule, and quality expectations. Through regular site observations, documentation, and coordination with project stakeholders, we help identify potential issues early, minimize unnecessary costs, and promote accountability throughout the construction process.
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting professionals evaluate the financial impact of property losses by analyzing business interruption, extra expense, inventory, payroll, and other economic damages. Working with insurance carriers, attorneys, and property owners, we review financial records, operational data, and supporting documentation to develop accurate, well-supported loss calculations. Every analysis is objective, transparent, and designed to support informed claim decisions.
Loss Documentation Analysis
Loss Documentation Analysis
Complex property losses often generate extensive documentation from multiple contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Our team reviews, organizes, and analyzes project records, invoices, reports, photographs, schedules, and supporting documentation to verify consistency with the claimed scope of loss. This service provides clarity for complex claims and helps clients make informed decisions based on organized, defensible information.
Appraisal & Umpire Services
Appraisal & Umpire Services
When disputes arise regarding the amount or scope of a property loss, LFG serves as an impartial appraiser or umpire in accordance with applicable policy provisions and state requirements. Our consultants provide independent evaluations supported by technical expertise, thorough documentation, and objective analysis, helping parties reach fair and equitable claim resolutions.
Litigation Support
Litigation Support
LFG provides independent consulting services to attorneys, insurers, property owners, and other stakeholders involved in property damage disputes. Our team delivers technical evaluations, document reviews, expert reporting, and expert witness testimony supported by sound construction knowledge and objective analysis. We provide clear, credible opinions that assist clients in evaluating claims, resolving disputes, and presenting well-supported technical evidence.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Retail & Hospitality
Manufacturing & Transportation
Correctional & Military Facilities
Public/Private Recreation & Municipalities
Historical Buildings & Churches
Healthcare & Education
Builder’s Risk & In-Progress Construction
Condominium & Multi-Family Properties
Custom Residential Homes
Scope of Loss Determination & Repair Estimates
We deliver precise reconstruction estimates utilizing industry-standard software. Our team works closely with all involved parties to define scope, agree on pricing, and ensure the documentation aligns with client expectations. Whether assessing fire damage in a residential home, hurricane damage in a coastal resort, or water intrusion in a commercial warehouse, we provide accurate cost projections to support your claims resolution.
Forensic Accounting
We provide boots-on-the-ground oversight of projects to ensure work stays aligned with the agreed scope and timeline. From small to large assignments, our team helps mitigate financial exposure by minimizing waste, preserving agreed-upon scope, ensuring only approved repairs are executed, and maintaining clear communication and thorough documentation throughout the process.
Project Oversight and Clerking
We provide boots-on-the-ground oversight for both residential and commercial projects, ensuring work stays aligned with the agreed scope and timeline. From tracking roof replacements in suburban neighborhoods to monitoring fire restoration in downtown office buildings, our clerks help mitigate financial exposure by preventing waste, avoiding scope creep, and ensuring only approved repairs are executed.
Litigation Support
Builder’s Risk
Complex claims often generate extensive documentation, and our team specializes in bringing clarity to the chaos. We review, organize, and analyze large volumes of records—including mitigation invoices, vendor reports, and project logs—to verify consistency with the claimed scope. This service is particularly valuable for multi-property losses and large-scale commercial projects, where accurate documentation is essential to achieving timely resolution.
Appraisal & Umpire Services
Scope of Loss Determination & Repair Estimates
We deliver precise, formatted repair estimates tailored to your systems and needs, using industry-standard software. Our team works closely with contractors to define scope, agree on pricing, and ensure the documentation aligns with claim requirements. Whether assessing fire damage in a residential home, hurricane damage in a coastal resort, or water intrusion in a commercial warehouse, we provide accurate and defensible cost projections to support efficient claims resolution.
Forensic Accounting
Our team conducts detailed investigations into the financial impact of property damage. Whether uncovering loss patterns in a multi-family apartment complex, reviewing invoices from a retail strip mall rebuild, or validating costs from a residential mitigation job, our forensic accounting services bring clarity and confidence to the numbers, helping you understand what was spent, what’s recoverable, and where discrepancies may exist.
Project Oversight and Clerking
We provide boots-on-the-ground oversight for both residential and commercial projects, ensuring work stays aligned with the agreed scope and timeline. From tracking roof replacements in suburban neighborhoods to monitoring fire restoration in downtown office buildings, our clerks help mitigate financial exposure by preventing waste, avoiding scope creep, and ensuring only approved repairs are executed.
Litigation Support
LFG supports legal teams with expert insight across all types of property damage cases, from hail-damaged commercial plazas to improperly repaired residential foundations. Our consultants assist with documentation analysis, reporting, and expert testimony, helping attorneys strengthen their arguments with clear, unbiased technical expertise.
Building Damage Assessments
When insurance companies aren’t involved or when clients want a second opinion, our team performs independent damage assessments. Whether it’s assessing structural storm damage at a beachfront condominium, identifying foundational issues in a historical commercial property, or reviewing long-term water damage in a single-family home, we deliver accurate reports to inform next steps and strategy.
Detailed Repair Estimates
Our consultants specialize in producing comprehensive repair estimates for losses of any scale. From wind damage in a neighborhood residence to fire-damaged high-rise buildings, we tailor each estimate to reflect the true scope and cost of repair, ensuring alignment with client expectations and insurance requirements.
Appraisal & Umpire Services
When disagreements arise over the value or scope of damage, we step in as neutral appraisers or umpires. Whether the dispute involves a residential hurricane claim or fire damage at a commercial facility, our team provides fair, independent evaluations to help both parties reach a resolution, always within the boundaries of each state’s appraisal regulations.
Scope of Loss Determination & Repair Estimates
We deliver precise, formatted repair estimates tailored to your systems and needs, using industry-standard software. Our team works closely with contractors to define scope, agree on pricing, and ensure the documentation aligns with claim requirements. Whether assessing fire damage in a residential home, hurricane damage in a coastal resort, or water intrusion in a commercial warehouse, we provide accurate and defensible cost projections to support efficient claims resolution.
Forensic Accounting
Our team conducts detailed investigations into the financial impact of property damage. Whether uncovering loss patterns in a multi-family apartment complex, reviewing invoices from a retail strip mall rebuild, or validating costs from a residential mitigation job, our forensic accounting services bring clarity and confidence to the numbers, helping you understand what was spent, what’s recoverable, and where discrepancies may exist.
Project Oversight and Clerking
We provide boots-on-the-ground oversight for both residential and commercial projects, ensuring work stays aligned with the agreed scope and timeline. From tracking roof replacements in suburban neighborhoods to monitoring fire restoration in downtown office buildings, our clerks help mitigate financial exposure by preventing waste, avoiding scope creep, and ensuring only approved repairs are executed.
Litigation Support
LFG supports legal teams with expert insight across all types of property damage cases, from hail-damaged commercial plazas to improperly repaired residential foundations. Our consultants assist with documentation analysis, reporting, and expert testimony, helping attorneys strengthen their arguments with clear, unbiased technical expertise.
Building Damage Assessments
When insurance companies aren’t involved or when clients want a second opinion, our team performs independent damage assessments. Whether it’s assessing structural storm damage at a beachfront condominium, identifying foundational issues in a historical commercial property, or reviewing long-term water damage in a single-family home, we deliver accurate reports to inform next steps and strategy.
Detailed Repair Estimates
Our consultants specialize in producing comprehensive repair estimates for losses of any scale. From wind damage in a neighborhood residence to fire-damaged high-rise buildings, we tailor each estimate to reflect the true scope and cost of repair, ensuring alignment with client expectations and insurance requirements.
Building Valuations
We provide professional building valuations for both commercial and residential properties. Whether determining the pre-loss value of a manufacturing facility or developing coverage documentation for a luxury home, our valuations help clients ensure their investments are appropriately insured and protected.
Loss Documentation Analysis
When complex claims generate extensive paperwork, our team brings order to the chaos. We review, organize, and analyze large volumes of documentation, including mitigation invoices, vendor reports, and project logs, to ensure everything aligns with the claimed scope. This service is ideal for resolving claims involving multi-property residential developments or extensive commercial damage with layered contractor involvement.
Appraisal & Umpire Services
When disagreements arise over the value or scope of damage, we step in as neutral appraisers or umpires. Whether the dispute involves a residential hurricane claim or fire damage at a commercial facility, our team provides fair, independent evaluations to help both parties reach a resolution, always within the boundaries of each state’s appraisal regulations.
Building Damage Assessments
When insurance companies aren’t involved or when clients want a second opinion, our team performs independent damage assessments. Whether it’s assessing structural storm damage at a beachfront condominium, identifying foundational issues in a historical commercial property, or reviewing long-term water damage in a single-family home, we deliver accurate reports to inform next steps and strategy.
