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Damage & Defect Investigation

Clarify a specific concern through a focused review or a defined field investigation.

Initial Construction Review

$450 fixed

Understand what is known, what is missing and what to do next about one specific construction concern.

Ideal for
Owners, property teams, contractors and developers deciding whether a closer investigation is needed.
Scope & included work
One property and one question. Up to 10 ordinary document pages and 10 photos, with up to 30 minutes of preparation and a 45-minute call.
Deliverable / outcome
A short written summary of the available facts, information gaps and practical next steps.
Delivery format
Remote document/photo review and consultation. Timing is confirmed before acceptance.
Important limits
No site visit, definitive cause determination, safety clearance, structural assessment, calculations, repair design, legal advice, insurance adjustment or formal expert report.
Further scope details

The summary is approximately 1–2 pages. Complete plan sets, video and complex calculations are outside the page allowance. Unrestricted follow-up is not included. Claims or litigation matters require separate acceptance before materials are shared.

Fixed fee for the stated scope, subject to suitability and acceptance. If your request needs a different scope, we will discuss it before you commit.

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Your selected service will accompany your inquiry. We’ll confirm suitability, scope, fee and availability before you commit. No payment is taken when you submit your request.

On-Site Condition Investigation

Starting at $2,500 + travel

Build a clear field record of a specific damage, defect or recurring condition before the next project decision.

Ideal for
Owners, developers, contractors and facility teams dealing with a defined existing concern.
Scope & included work
One accessible property, one agreed issue and one visit of approximately 2–4 hours. Preparation, visual observations and agreed non-destructive documentation are included.
Deliverable / outcome
An organized observation record with location-specific photos, relevant measurements, open investigation questions and a 45-minute debrief.
Delivery format
On-site investigation, focused document review and follow-up call. Visit and reporting dates are agreed for the project.
Important limits
A spatially and technically defined scope, not an unlimited whole-building inspection. No guaranteed final cause determination or safety clearance. Design, calculations and sealed engineering documents are excluded.
Further scope details

Destructive openings, laboratory work, hazardous-material testing, lifts/scaffolding, additional visits and specialist fees are not included. Drone documentation is considered only where suitable, permitted and separately agreed. Findings distinguish observations from hypotheses.

The starting fee covers the defined base scope. Final scope and fee are confirmed before engagement. Travel is agreed separately. Additional work requires new approval.

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Construction Quality & Risk Control

Identify what needs attention before repeated or concealed work makes a concern harder to address.

Construction Quality Risk Review

$750 fixed

Identify the questions and observation points that matter before work is repeated, handed over or concealed.

Ideal for
General contractors, construction managers, owners, developers and trade contractors preparing a defined work stage.
Scope & included work
One work activity or phase at one project. Up to 15 ordinary document pages and 15 photos, a focused preparatory review and a 60-minute working call.
Deliverable / outcome
A short written summary with up to 10 prioritized observation or clarification points, including responsibility and timing questions.
Delivery format
Remote document/photo review and consultation. Timing is confirmed before acceptance.
Important limits
No site observation, definitive cause determination, safety clearance, code-compliance certification or approval to conceal work. Photos do not establish that construction is correctly completed.
Further scope details

A full design or submittal review, formal acceptance/inspection and replacement of contractor quality control or the responsible designer are excluded. Complete plan sets and complex calculations require a separate scope.

Fixed fee for the stated scope, subject to suitability and acceptance. If your request needs a different scope, we will discuss it before you commit.

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Your selected service will accompany your inquiry. We’ll confirm suitability, scope, fee and availability before you commit. No payment is taken when you submit your request.

Site Quality Assessment

Starting at $2,250 + travel

Keep critical workmanship, early installations and trade interfaces visible while the project can still respond.

Ideal for
Owners, general contractors, construction managers, trade contractors and facility teams overseeing current work.
Scope & included work
One project, one agreed construction phase and up to 3 defined observation areas, with one approximately 3-hour visit and targeted preparation.
Deliverable / outcome
A location-based photo and observation log, prioritized clarification points and a 30-minute debrief.
Delivery format
On-site observation, written documentation and follow-up call. Access, visit timing and reporting are agreed in advance.
Important limits
No unlimited whole-building inspection, continuous supervision, statutory inspection, formal acceptance, safety clearance or guarantee of defect-free work.
Further scope details

Construction management, site-safety management, directions on means and methods and unlimited follow-up visits are excluded. Additional testing, drone work, licensed specialist input and repeat visits require a separately accepted scope.

The starting fee covers the defined base scope. Final scope and fee are confirmed before engagement. Travel is agreed separately. Additional work requires new approval.

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Your selected service will accompany your inquiry. We’ll confirm suitability, scope, fee and availability before you commit. No payment is taken when you submit your request.

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Process Improvement & Professional Training

Start with the actual workflow and a practical baseline for better execution.

Operational Baseline Review

Starting at $3,000 + travel

Understand where one workflow loses time, creates rework or breaks down between planning and field execution.

Ideal for
General contractors, construction managers, trade contractors and construction operations teams with a recurring operational bottleneck.
Scope & included work
One representative workflow at one site, crew or defined area. Up to 3 stakeholder discussions totaling 90 minutes and approximately 3 hours of field observation.
Deliverable / outcome
An objective/baseline brief, a simple current-workflow map, prioritized constraints, 3 practical next steps and a 60-minute management debrief.
Delivery format
Primarily on-site, with remote preparation, review of selected available indicators and follow-up discussion. Schedule is agreed before acceptance.
Important limits
No company-wide audit, statistically representative productivity study, definitive cause validation from a single visit, personnel assessment or guaranteed savings.
Further scope details

Implementation support, ongoing management, safety clearance and complete operational redesign are excluded. Missing data is identified rather than replaced with unsupported precision. If the workday is not representative, timing or scope must be reconsidered.

The starting fee covers the defined base scope. Final scope and fee are confirmed before engagement. Travel is agreed separately. Additional work requires new approval.

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Fees are in USD. Any applicable taxes and agreed additional costs are identified before authorization and payment. Services are subject to project location, scope, applicable regulatory requirements and Marbach Engineering acceptance.

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  1. RequestChoose a service and tell us about the project through the existing inquiry form.
  2. Scope & AcceptanceWe review suitability, requirements, availability, deliverables and the fee.
  3. AuthorizationThe engagement begins with an authorized written agreement accepted by Marbach Engineering.
  4. Private PaymentPayment instructions are provided privately for the authorized project and agreed funding stage.
  5. Work beginsWork begins after confirmed settlement of the required funding and according to the agreed schedule.

For scoped field engagements, payment terms may include a 50% professional fee deposit plus agreed travel funding. The deposit is part of the total professional fee; it is not the full project price. The remaining fee and payment milestones are stated in your agreement.

A broader project?

For extended investigations, ongoing quality support or a wider operational engagement, tell us the decision you need to make. We’ll review the appropriate scope before proposing an assignment.

Claims or disputed matters require separate acceptance. Technical support does not include legal representation or an automatic expert-witness appointment. Do not send privileged or restricted material before written confirmation that we are prepared to receive it.

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We’ll review your inquiry and discuss scope and availability before any engagement or payment.