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Expert Forensic Engineering & Fire Investigations

We stay ahead of claims by thoroughly investigating product failures or defects to protect your reputation and business interests.

If the root cause can’t be identified, we will explain why.

Contact us today for analysis and actionable insights, get the answers you need to move forward with confidence.

The Challenges Our Clients Face;

When critical failures occur, the stakes are high. Our clients face complex challenges that require expertise & reliable opinions to resolve.

These challenges include:

  • Product Liability Defense: Staying ahead of claims by thoroughly investigating product failures or defects to protect your reputation and business interests.
  • Accident Investigation: Uncovering the true sequence of events and root causes behind accidents or fires to mitigate liabilities and prevent future occurrences.
  • Material Failure Analysis: Pinpointing the failure mechanisms in materials, such as corrosion, embrittlement, or overload, to determine why a system broke down.
  • Countering Claims on the Cause of Fires: Addressing disputes about the origin and cause of fires through in-depth forensic investigation and expert analysis.
  • Metal Fatigue and Structural Failures: Understanding how metal fatigue, cracks, or stress-induced fractures led to mechanical breakdowns or structural collapse.

 

We know these challenges are not only technical but also legal and financial in nature. Forensic engineering and fire investigations go far beyond surface level evaluations. Our work provides factual, defensible results that protect your interests and uncover the truth.

How we address the challenge;

Fire Damage and Causation Analysis

Our team conducts in depth fire investigations to evaluate causes of fire related incidents. We thoroughly assess fire damage, materials response, and ignition sources, providing reliable answers for insurance claims, legal disputes, and safety assessments. Whether it’s tracing the origin of a fire or evaluating the performance of materials in a high-heat environment, we deliver clear, science backed insights tailored to your needs. 

Mechanical and Metallurgical Expertise

Our detailed mechanical and metallurgical analysis ensures comprehensive evaluations of failure mechanisms in extreme operating conditions. From corrosion and embrittlement to fatigue induced fractures and structural collapse, we analyze failures using advanced techniques to pinpoint vulnerabilities in design, materials, or operation. Our expertise covers a wide range of industries, ensuring solutions that enhance safety, durability, and reliability. This includes using advanced tools such as scanning electron microscopes.

Expert Witness Services

When litigation becomes necessary, you need a dependable expert to present findings with clarity and authority. We provide court trusted Expert Witness Services, including depositions and trial testimony. Our ability to explain intricate scientific findings in understandable terms ensures that our clients’ cases are compelling and persuasive.

The plan to get experts working for you

Step 1: Make an appointment

We’ll speak over Google meet to clarify your needs and answer any questions...no obligation.

Step 2: Plan

We’ll create a plan based on your needs and current situation. This will include details on what we all need to do and when.

Step 3: Final Report

After engaging us, we will collaborate and finish the work, then provide a final report.

Are We a Good Fit?

Why Choose Us for Your Forensic Engineering Needs?

  • At Gatekey Engineering, our mission is to uncover the facts and provide actionable insights to support your projects, cases, and investigations. With a blend of emotional intelligence and technical expertise, we deliver a standard of excellence that you can trust. 

  • Client-Centric Approach: Whether it’s a tight deadline or a particularly challenging project, we adapt our services to meet your unique goals.

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Testimonials

"No other organization!"

"In my role as a Navy ManTech Program Manager at EWI, I've worked with many experts, but Gatekey stands out. Their unique combination of welding engineering knowledge and skills in simulation modeling using finite element methods proved invaluable across multiple projects. In fact, I know of no other organization that has this particular combination of skills and expertise. Their contributions significantly enhanced our research and development capabilities."

"Fortunate to have Gatekey!"

"Gatekey's impact on our projects cannot be overstated. Their mastery of finite element analysis and simulation modeling, combined with their strong program management skills, elevated the quality of our work. Any team would be fortunate to have Gatekey on board."

What’s included when you work with us;

To get all this and more…

Our Amazing Clients:

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a white, red and black logo, Amerex
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Our Core Beliefs...

At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to integrity, excellence, and partnership.

  • Deep Industry Knowledge: Our engineering professionals bring decades of experience solving the toughest challenges in product liability and fire investigation. We understand the critical importance of getting it right the first time.
  • Proven Processes and Best Practices: By leveraging time tested strategies, up to date regulatory knowledge, and industry leading methodologies, we provide efficient, effective, and reliable plan reviews.
  • Partnership and Collaboration: We believe thriving organizations are built on strong partnerships. Supporting building officials and engineers throughout the compliance journey is our mission, and we’re committed to helping you succeed.