Tile & Stone Expert Witness
Independent forensic testimony for construction-defect, insurance, and subrogation matters. Plaintiff and defense, nationwide.
A home inspector’s report rarely survives a deposition. Ours is built to.
Every finding is measured against the published TCNA and ANSI standards our team helps write and teach.
What we provide to counsel
Independent forensic investigation and standards-based testimony — from first review to the witness stand.
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An early, candid read on the failure and the strength of the technical evidence, before you commit resources.
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On-site investigation with controlled chain of custody, documented in a confidential, standards-cited written report.
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Technical critique of opposing expert reports, measured against the same published standards.
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Loss investigation and documentation for carriers and subrogation counsel.
Why our reports hold up
Standards-based methodology
Findings tied to the published TCNA, ANSI, and ASTM standards — a reproducible method built to withstand a Daubert or Frye challenge, not personal opinion.
Impartial by principle
The evidence decides, not the client. We report what the standards show — exactly what holds up on cross-examination, whichever side retains us.
Documented to the evidence
Every conclusion is backed by a documented record — photographs, moisture and movement readings, hollow-tap mapping, and product data — so the finding can be traced, checked, and reproduced.
Retained on both sides, across the country
Plaintiff & defense · Nationwide, on-site & remote · Tied to TCNA & ANSI standards
Whether it's residential or commercial, plaintiff or defense, a single failed shower or a full building facade, every matter is investigated and documented against the same published standards.
"Erin and her team documented every issue with clear references to industry standards, photographs, and technical data that my attorney was able to use effectively in litigation. What impressed me most was their ability to translate highly technical information into language a judge or jury could grasp — instrumental in reaching a favorable resolution."
— Commercial property owner · construction-defect litigation
The people who help write and teach the standards
Between them they cover both sides of every tile dispute — the standards the work is judged by, and the craft of doing it right.
Erin Albrecht
Erin's expertise is the standards themselves. TCNA Handbook Committee · ANSI Gauged Porcelain Technical Committee · CTEF Board of Directors · NTCA Education & Training Committee · NTCA 5-Star Contractor · Master's in Education.
Forensic Tile & Stone Consultant
Triniti Vigil
Forensic Tile & Stone ConsultantTriniti's expertise is installation. As a Regional CTEF Evaluator, he's certified to test and qualify Certified Tile Installers against the NTCA and TCNA standards. Advanced Certified Tile Installer (fewer than 40 in the U.S.) · 2022 NTCA Craftsperson of the Year.
Your questions, answered.
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No. We're retained by plaintiff and defense, and by insurers on both first-party and subrogation claims. The evidence and the published standards decide what we find — not who's paying.
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Our findings are tied to published TCNA, ANSI, and ASTM standards — a transparent, reproducible methodology, not personal opinion — and documented to withstand admissibility challenges.
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Yes. We work nationwide — on-site or by live video — with remote deposition and trial appearances available wherever the matter is heard.
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We respond to new matter inquiries within one business day and give a realistic timeline during scoping. Expedited review is available for deadline-driven matters.
Put a credible expert on the matter
Send us the basics of the case and your deadline. You'll get a CV, current availability, and an honest read on the technical merits within one business day.
