We survey and assess storm damaged slate roofs in disaster areas anywhere in the United States as the law will allow due to licensure limitations.
We provide slate roof consulting services for new traditional slate roof installations as well as for existing slate roofs, no matter what age. Our services are utilized by insurance companies, architectural firms, property owners, law firms, general contractors, and roofing contractors, among others. Our services are provided in five basic ways:
1) Email Consultations: At times our clients will want us to review photos and information about a specific roof, then expect us to offer opinions and/or advice regarding the roof or its restoration, repair or installation. We can often provide this service via email, which is relatively quick and inexpensive.
2) United States Postal Service Mail Consultations: In the event that eMail is not sufficient because a written, letterhead document is required from us for a specific purpose, then a U. S. Mail consultation will often suffice.
3) Remote Technical Support: We provide eMail, phone, United States Postal Service Mail, and fax support for ongoing slate roofing projects when no site visit is required.
4) Site Visits: We must visit a slate roof “on-site” in order to conduct a roof survey and prepare a “conditions report.” This service is necessary when a detailed report on the current conditions of a slate roof is needed.
5) Forensic Services: We offer expert witness services as litigation, and court orders may require.
As of Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Our Standard Consulting Fees are set as follows:
The current rate for expert witness testimony, depositions, or any consulting work outside the state of Pennsylvania, by Michael R. Heistand is $250.00/hr. plus expenses. Office consulting rates (Rendered from our office in Media, Pennsylvania) are $125.00/hr. plus expenses. "Lost time" rates (i.e. travel time etc. ad-infin-item.) are $62.50/hr. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. on work days while traveling, waiting for meetings, or otherwise losing work time on behalf of the client.
Site visit with “conditions report:” estimated at $4,000.00, expenses are usually included….
Remote Technical Support (No site visit or “conditions report” will be provided.) is estimated at $1,000.00
Internet eMail consultations they occur on the World Wide Web are $150.00 per event.
U. S. Postal Service Mail Consultations are $300.00 per event.
