Our Services.
Independent Environmental Assessments, Technical Documentation & Remediation Protocols
Delivering science-backed environmental assessments that eliminate all uncertainty.
Our Approach.
Scientific Evidence, Contamination Assessment & Site-Specific Planning
Standard remediation strategies often rely on broad estimates or minimum industry guidelines. RIC Solutions elevates project accuracy by grounding every assessment in empirical data, thorough contamination evaluation, and site-specific remediation planning, delivering objective, highly defensible environmental strategies for complex property losses.
Water Damage Assessment.
- What it is: Scientific moisture mapping, category and class determinations to evaluate the extent of water intrusion.
- When it’s needed: Immediately following a water loss or when disputes arise regarding the scope of mitigation.
- Who it’s for: Property owners, carriers, and restorers.
Technical Value: Diagnostic moisture evaluations establish an objective physical loss boundary. This resolves scope disputes between contractors and carriers while guiding appropriate, standards-aligned drying strategies.
Mold Testing.
- What it is: Independent evaluation, sampling, and defensible documentation of fungal conditions.
- When it’s needed: When visible mold is present, post-water loss, or for health-related property concerns.
- Who it’s for: All stakeholders needing objective, non-biased data.
Technical Value: Objective environmental sampling delivers clear, quantitative data on fungal presence and growth. This makes sure that property remediation decisions are driven purely by verified site data rather than speculation.
Fire/Smoke & Contamination Testing.
- What it is: Independent assessment of fire and smoke damage, including soot particulate analysis, VOC clearance, and environmental contamination documentation.
- When it’s needed: After fire/smoke events or severe environmental contamination events.
- Who it’s for: Property owners, commercial facilities, and insurance professionals.
Technical Value: Rigorous environmental testing documents combustion residue and volatile organic compound (VOC) spread. This provides verifiable clearance baselines to confirm structure safety following fire or contamination losses.
Remediation Protocol Writing.
- What it is: Site-specific, science-backed remediation protocols covering all loss types—water, mold, fire, smoke, soot, and environmental contaminants. Protocols define the exact scope, containment requirements, clearance criteria, and documentation standards for the remediation contractor.
- When it’s needed: Prior to remediation work, when a defensible scope of work is needed, or when a carrier or attorney requires an independent protocol.
- Who it’s for: Property owners, restorers, carriers, public adjusters, and attorneys.
Technical Value: Comprehensive, standards-aligned protocols eliminate scope ambiguity, equipping contractors with unambiguous, step-by-step instructions for containment, work practices, and final clearance criteria.
PRV / Clearance Testing.
- What it is: Post-remediation verification (PRV) testing to confirm that remediation efforts were successful.
- When it’s needed: Following the completion of remediation efforts.
- Who it’s for: Property owners and restorers requiring independent verification.
Technical Value: Independent third-party verification confirms that environmental containment succeeded, fungal or particulate amplification was eliminated, and the space is safe for re-occupancy before final payment or reconstruction.
File Review.
- What it is: Independent technical review of contractor reports, remediation invoices, and mitigation documentation to evaluate whether the reported scope of work is consistent with the documented loss.
- When it’s needed: When a submitted invoice or remediation report is disputed, incomplete, or inconsistent with the documented conditions.
- Who it’s for: Carriers, TPAs, public adjusters, attorneys, and property owners.
Technical Value: Forensic technical file audits reconcile submitted contractor billings against physical loss evidence, protecting all stakeholders from overpayment, underpayment, or unsupported scope additions.
Subject Matter Expertise.
Independent, evidence-based expert witness support for litigation, insurance disputes, and complex building-science matters. Clear, defensible opinions that withstand scrutiny in court or deposition.
Need Remote Evaluation or Emergency Response?.
Virtual Assessment
Rapid desktop evaluation and remote site triage deliver immediate technical direction and scope guidance without physical field delays.
CAT Response
Scalable catastrophe surge capacity provides rapid deployment, site documentation, and scope verification when storm or disaster claim volumes spike.
