Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Roofing & Building Envelope Consulting Services
Founded in 1985, WJA Consultants has built a reputation for delivering precise, defensible reports and transparent solutions for building envelope challenges. Our team combines nearly four decades of industry experience with a commitment to personalized service, utilizing advanced methodologies and technology to address complex roofing and faade issues. We serve major law firms, hospitality corporations, and insurance companies globally, offering fact-based reporting that withstands legal scrutiny. Our expertise spans insurance inspections, asset management programs, and expert legal testimony, supported by a proven track record in over 35 countries. We prioritize client satisfaction through tailored solutions, including storm causation analysis, life-cycle forecasting, and preventative maintenance strategies.Our global reach extends across North America, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe, reflecting our ability to adapt to diverse project needs. We maintain a sterling reputation for integrity, delivering unbiased assessments and actionable insights that empower clients to make informed decisions. Our team of certified professionals, including senior engineers and legal consultants, ensures every project meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. We are dedicated to exceeding contractual obligations while fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and technical excellence.
Services
Insurance Inspections
Asset Management
Expert Legal Services
Roof Consulting
Building Envelope Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in roof consulting and building envelope analysis.
- Our team provides fact-based reporting that holds up in court and legal proceedings.
- We deliver customized asset management programs for large-scale property portfolios.
- Our global reach spans five continents, addressing diverse roofing challenges.
- We combine engineering expertise with legal consulting for comprehensive solutions.
What people say
Expert opinions clear and concise
Instrumental part of our team
Quality installation with minimal changes
Proven invaluable to our organization
Essential to ensuring project success
Services
Insurance Inspections
We conduct thorough evaluations of roof and faade damage for insurance claims. Our non-destructive methods identify hail, wind, and installation defects, supported by detailed reports with photographs and weather data. Our findings help clients secure accurate repair or replacement estimates.
Asset Management
We develop customized programs for managing building envelope assets, including condition reports and preventative maintenance. Our services optimize roof longevity through moisture analysis, life-cycle forecasting, and compliance with building codes. Clients benefit from cost-effective, data-driven maintenance strategies.
Expert Legal Services
We provide expert witness testimony for roofing and faade disputes. Our team delivers unbiased, fact-based analysis for deposition and trial proceedings. Our reports and testimony support legal teams in resolving complex insurance and construction litigation cases.
Roof Consulting
We offer comprehensive consulting for residential, small commercial, and large-scale projects. Our services include storm causation reports, material evaluations, and repair recommendations. We specialize in distinguishing damage types to ensure accurate insurance claims and repairs.
Global Roof Assessments
We provide roof and faade consulting across five continents. Our team adapts to regional building practices and climate challenges, serving clients in diverse locations from Hawaii to Morocco. Our global expertise ensures consistent, reliable assessments for multinational projects.
People
J. Douglas Wallace
President & Founder
With decades of experience, Doug Wallace leads WJA Consultants' investigative approach to roofing challenges. His expertise in forensic analysis and legal testimony has made him a trusted advisor for complex insurance and construction cases.
Joe Bragg
Senior Roof Inspector/Senior Legal Consultant
Joe Bragg combines technical roofing knowledge with legal expertise to deliver defensible damage assessments. His work bridges engineering analysis and courtroom-ready reporting for insurance and litigation clients.
Timothy D. Levine, AIA
Senior Exterior Faade Consultant
Timothy Levine specializes in exterior building envelope systems, providing detailed condition assessments and repair recommendations. His architectural background ensures solutions that balance structural integrity with aesthetic requirements.
Michael Thomspson, P.E.
Building Envelope Engineer
Michael Thomspson applies engineering principles to diagnose and resolve complex building envelope issues. His technical expertise ensures accurate assessments of roof and faade performance under various environmental conditions.
Nate Mallott
Drone Supervisor/Infrared Thermographer
Nate Mallott leads drone-based inspections and thermal imaging to detect hidden roof moisture. His technology-driven approach enhances accuracy in identifying water intrusion and insulation issues without destructive testing.
Questions
What types of roofing services do you offer?
We provide insurance inspections, asset management programs, expert legal testimony, and global roof assessments for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
How does your insurance inspection process work?
Our process includes non-destructive testing, damage documentation, and detailed reports with repair cost estimates. We identify hail, wind, and installation defects using advanced diagnostic methods.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we operate across five continents, offering consistent roofing and façade consulting in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
What makes your asset management services unique?
We create customized programs combining condition assessments, preventative maintenance, and life-cycle forecasting to optimize building envelope longevity and reduce costs.
Can you provide legal expert testimony?
Our team delivers court-defensible testimony and reports for roofing and façade disputes, supported by 35+ years of forensic analysis experience.
How do you ensure accurate damage assessments?
We use drone technology, infrared thermography, and material testing to identify hidden issues, ensuring comprehensive, unbiased evaluations for insurance and repair planning.
