Field Testing for Commercial Building Envelopes & Complex Structures
Removing risk by making hidden issues visible
Commercial Property Inspections & Building Consulting
Reliable Data That Solves Real Problems
Structura View provides precise, objective data for roofs and façades, tailored to your needs—from baseline documentation to budget management, and project tracking.
“We avoided a stack of change orders and saved the owner money.”
We scope to your objectives—no hard sell.
Commercial Property Inspections & Building Consulting
Reliable Data Solving Real Problems
Structura View provides precise, objective data for roofs and façades, tailored to your needs—from baseline documentation to budget management, and project tracking.
“We avoided a stack of change orders and saved the owner money.”
We scope to your objectives—no hard sell..
Affiliations
Where Risks Hide
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Hidden issues stay hidden
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Result: unexpected failures and warranty denials
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Scope and budget lack definition
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Result: change orders, board pushback, and missed funding windows
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Paper trail is weak
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Result: decisions stall, claims drag, disputes escalate, and schedules slip
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Lessons from the Field
Real projects where testing came too late—and what those outcomes teach about timing, maintenance, and verification.
Recover Over a
Saturated Roof
A due diligence survey revealed a recover installed over a moisture-laden roof system.
After purchase, the new owner faced over $1 million in remediation that could have been prevented with pre-purchase testing.
Lifecycle Stage: Plan
Warranty In Jeopardy
from Missed Inspections
A building owner discovered widespread leaks just six years after a new roof installation.
Without QA at hand-off or annual inspections, installation errors went unnoticed—and the roof warranty was void.
Lifecycle Stage: Maintain / Resolve
Unchecked Façade Deterioration
Deferred façade maintenance allowed small cracks to expand into widespread damage.
Routine moisture and condition scans could have prevented more than $60k in repair costs.
Lifecycle Stage: Maintain
Making Complex Conditions Clear
Decision-ready data that turns field results into clear next steps
How We Do It
- Purpose-driven technology
We combine aerial, ground-based, and direct-contact testing—selecting the right mix of tools and methods for each project. From thermal imaging and moisture meters to 3D and elevation indexing, every technique is chosen for what it reveals. - Verification through cross-validation
Each anomaly is confirmed through multiple tests and data sources—visual inspection, thermal mapping, and in-field moisture or substrate verification—to distinguish true failures from surface artifacts or environmental effects. - Documented findings with traceable methods
Decision-ready results are delivered with annotated images and supporting data tables—available in PDF, Excel, or online dashboard formats depending on the level of testing performed.
More about our process and methods & tools.
Right-Sized Reporting
Same accuracy—scaled to your job.
Essentials
For due diligence, baselining, quick budgeting.
Enhanced
When multiple parties need clear documentation.
Comprehensive
(High-Fidelity)
For complex issues, claims, capital planning, or legal matters.
Essentials
For due diligence, baselining, quick budgeting.
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Decision-ready summary |
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Select annotated visuals |
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Defect counts |
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Estimated surface area |
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Roof data sheet |
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Suspected moisture areas identified |
Upgrade options available
Enhanced
When multiple parties need clear documentation.
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Everything in Essentials plus: |
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Core sample callout and analysis |
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On-roof testing & verification |
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Moisture outlining |
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Moisture meter analysis |
Comprehensive
(High-Fidelity)
For complex issues, claims, capital planning, or legal matters.
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Everything in Enhanced plus: |
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Façade/elevation indexing (vertical surfaces) |
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Defect Logs and photo references |
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Online portal with stakeholder transparency |
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Remediation tasks: filter by status, priority, or due date; attach notes and photos |
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AI-assisted defect detection |
When the Stakes are High: AI + High-Fidelity Digital Twin
Built for real projects
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Map defects by elevation or floor with count & area data
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Track progress with dated photos, markups, and status
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Align teams with a shared online dashboard
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Export evidence for budgeting, close-out, or disputes
- Deliver PDF exhibits, CSV/Geo tables, and images for carriers or counsel.
Track every issue from discovery to verified repair—location, photos, and status in one dashboard.
Industries We Support
Clear, quantified findings tailored to each asset type—so scope, pricing, and next steps are obvious.
Roofing Industry
- Moisture and defect conditions are documented and mapped for precise repair planning and cost estimating
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Reports include quantified moisture areas and annotated defect references, supporting warranty and manufacturer reviews
Building Façades
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Defects are documented and indexed by elevation and floor, with mapped photo references for review and repair planning
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Quantities are summarized for sealant, patch, and coating scopes, supporting contractor pricing and QA documentation
Towers & Vertical Assets
- Defects and component conditions are documented and geotagged by height, with imagery aligned for inspection and maintenance reference
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Closeout and punch-list photos are organized by asset, supporting QA and repair verification
Solar Farms
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Thermal and visual inspections identify performance losses, physical defects, and installation issues at string, panel, and component levels
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Mapped findings link defect locations to power loss, enabling targeted maintenance and warranty verification
Oil & Gas
- Thermal and visual surveys detect corrosion, wet insulation, and heat loss across piping, tanks, and exterior structures
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Non-contact imaging and mapping support maintenance planning and identify energy-loss areas safely, without disrupting operations
Bridges & Civil
- High-resolution visual and thermal mapping identify cracks, spalls, and surface anomalies with location references
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Progress documentation and repair tracking link photo evidence and specifications to bid items or maintenance reports
FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Q1. How quickly can you get this done? Will it impact my schedule?
A. Generally, project proposals have a 24-hour turnaround. Depending on weather, field work typically begins about a week after proposal approval. Roof field capture usually takes 1–2 days, while façade work can take 2–5 days depending on the facility. Final roof reports are typically delivered within 10–15 days, though in some cases they can be completed in as little as one week. Emergency Essential-level reporting can often be delivered by the next business day.
Q2. Do we really need third-party scans—can’t my roofer do this?
A. Your roofer builds; we document. Neutral, third-party evidence reduces disputes, aligns bids, and keeps warranties/code in bounds. Contractors use our quantities to price apples-to-apples.
Q3. What about accuracy?
A. StructuraView uses the right tool for each project and cross-checks results to ensure accuracy. Not every technology fits every job—we select and verify the best method for reliable findings.
Q4. Is this going to disrupt operations or tenants?
A. Minimal impact. Drone/roof access is brief; interior checks are targeted. We schedule around business hours and provide a short plan so teams know what to expect.
Q6. What if I only need a baseline, not a big report?
A. Our Essentials report delivers accurate baseline findings—key visuals and quantities—to plan next steps while keeping costs in check. You can upgrade to higher-level reporting later, usually without (or with minimal) re-surveying; we’ll map the upgrade path with you.
Q7. Can my contractor/consultant work from your docs?
A. Yes. We deliver a clear PDF report with annotated image overlays. If you need data tables, we can also provide CSV/XLSX on request—so consultants can fold findings into specs/drawings and contractors can price directly from locations, counts, and quantities.
Q8. What’s the ROI here?
A. Typical wins are fewer change orders, faster scope alignment, and avoided tear-offs. Clients typically more than recover our fee in reduced rework and schedule hits.
How Teams Use Structura View
Supporting Every Stage of Your Building Lifecycle
Common Use Cases
Capital Expense Planning
A due diligence or condition benchmark maps existing moisture, openings, and other roof and envelope defects.
Findings are organized into clear data and exhibits, creating a defensible baseline for owners, buyers, and contractors to prioritize repairs, plan replacements, and set budgets.
Lifecycle Stage: Plan
Façade Condition Mapping
Cracks, sealant failures, and leak sources are identified across the building façade.
Owners and contractors can review findings through annotated imagery, monitor progress, and track resolution. The result is clear, data-backed documentation that supports coordinated repairs and informed decisions.
Lifecycle Stage: Document
Storm Damage Readiness
Pre-event baselines establish verified conditions before major weather events. Rapid post-event surveys capture thermal maps, orthographic imagery, and detailed documentation of damage.
The result is defensible evidence that supports insurance claims, repair prioritization, and restoration planning.
Lifecycle Stage: Respond / Resolve
Annual Assessments
Routine inspections create a consistent record of building condition. Each assessment captures new imagery, measurements, and notes, allowing facility teams to compare year-over-year changes through the Structura View platform.
The result is a clear trendline for maintenance planning, early detection, and budget forecasting.
Lifecycle Stage: Maintain
Overview & Closeout QA
Independent quality assurance during installation and project closeout verifies delivered work and documents any discrepancies.
Findings are organized into concise punch-item records with annotated imagery. The result is transparent turnover documentation that supports warranty readiness and reduces rework.
Lifecycle Stage: Resolve
Warranty Claim Support
Defects, repairs, and disputed conditions are documented with methods, chain-of-custody photos, and elevation-level exhibits. The compiled record provides litigation-ready evidence that clearly connects findings to warranty scope.
The result is authoritative documentation that expedites claim resolution and protects owner interests.
Lifecycle Stage: Respond / Defend
Independent Data. Expert Guidance.
We don’t just send a report—we review it with you and map next steps.
What You Get
We walk through the data with you and turn it into action. Guided review, neutral documentation, and, when needed, advocacy to help scope, bid, oversee, and validate remediation.
Meet Your Hand-Off Team
Structura View
- Findings review & walkthrough of results.
Guide you through the data tables—how to read them, what they mean, and the locations, counts, and areas contractors use to price and budget. - Review maps, photos, callouts, and quantify affected areas with counts and totals.
- Discuss priorities & next steps.
- Answer questions.
- Remain neutral on repair methods and contractors.
RMS Consulting
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Translate findings into a clear scope with Good / Better / Best options
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Create bid/spec package aligned to warranty and code
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Run pre-bid walk-throughs, manage bidder Q&A, and support contractor selection
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Normalize/review pricing so bids are apples-to-apples
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Provide QA/QC during repairs, progress verification, and final validation
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Assist with warranty compliance and proactive annual maintenance planning
Trusted by Teams Like Yours
We walk you through the data and turn it into action.
“On a facility with years of leak investigations, their report pinpointed the exact section we needed—no tearing up the whole roof.”
Building trust, removing doubt, and finding the right strategy
With Structura View’s documentation in hand, Kim Wilson and her team were able to plan the right repair strategy, extend roof life, and communicate clear next steps to their client — removing doubt and strengthening trust through transparent data.
Building trust, removing doubt, and guiding the right strategy
Structura View’s independent testing and clear documentation helped Sutter Roofing validate conditions, remove uncertainty, and build trust with their client by supporting the right repair strategy — backed by data everyone could rely on.
Building trust, removing doubt, and finding the right strategy
With Structura View’s documentation in hand, Rob Lusa was able to plan the right repair strategy, avoid change orders, and communicate the correct scope to their client — removing doubt and strengthening trust through transparent data.