Expert Witness Work

Expert Witness Work & Litigation Support, Adkins Consultants

RICS Expert Witnesses for Construction Disputes in Kent, London

ICE Expert Witnesses for Construction Disputes in Kent, London

IStructE Expert Witnesses for Construction Disputes in Kent, London

When construction, structural, or contractual issues arise, you need impartial, authoritative expert witness services. At Adkins Consultants Ltd, our RICS-qualified chartered surveyors deliver robust expert reports and litigation support, serving clients across Kent, London, and the South East.

Our Expert Witness Services

We provide clear, well-supported expert opinions and reports in:

  • Structural engineering disputes: forensic investigation of failures such as cracks, collapse, and corrosion
  • Quantity surveying and cost claims: analysis of valuation disputes, cost overruns, and variation claims
  • Party wall matters: boundary disputes, rights of way, and party wall award compliance
  • Building diagnostics and failure analysis: investigations into damp, subsidence, and thermal issues
  • Building surveying disputes: defects, poor workmanship, and non-compliance with building regulations

Comprehensive Report Support

  • CPR 35 compliant expert reports: clear, objective, and fully rationalised in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules 35 and RICS practice statements
  • Statements of Truth: using standard RICS wording, with full impartiality and a duty to the tribunal
  • Forensic and litigation support: from initial site visits and data collection to expert testimony during adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings

Why Choose Us?

  • RICS certified impartiality: our primary duty is to the court or tribunal, ensuring credibility and trust
  • Multidisciplinary expertise: chartered structural, quantity, and building surveyors with wide-ranging experience in expert reports
  • Dispute resolution experience: trusted by solicitors, developers, and insurers to provide support during adjudication, arbitration, insurance claims, and court hearings
  • Highly regarded: members of the Institute of Expert Witnesses, delivering consistent and respected opinions in complex construction matters

Our Expert Process

  1. Engagement and scope definition: we clarify the issues, confirm impartiality, and agree on the objectives.
  2. Thorough investigation: including site inspections, photographic records, and professional analysis.
  3. Draft report preparation: structured in accordance with CPR 35 and RICS guidance.
  4. Client review and finalisation: incorporating the Statement of Truth and compliance declaration.
  5. Court or tribunal support: including expert witness attendance, cross-examination preparation, and any required follow-up.

Get Professional Expert Witness Support Today

If you're facing building contract issues, structural defects, dilapidation disputes, or party wall matters in Kent or London, Adkins Consultants Ltd provides authoritative, independent expert witness services tailored to your case.

📞 Contact us for a confidential discussion, or request an expert report quote. We’re here to help you build a stronger case through clarity, expertise, and professionalism.