Building Investigation

Building investigation services establish a clear understanding of existing conditions in historic structures before any intervention begins. RDH combines visual reviews, selective openings, and targeted diagnostics to uncover how traditional assemblies are performing, providing the evidence base needed for sensitive repairs, retrofits, and conservation strategies.

• Investigation of culturally significant buildings identifies material use, historical context, and construction evolution to inform appropriate intervention strategies.
• Traditional and legacy material evaluation documents aging behavior, deterioration risks, and material compatibility to support preservation decisions.
• Visual and invasive assessments reveal concealed conditions and inform sequencing or repair scope through both surface review and selective openings.
• Structural and enclosure diagnostics identifies performance issues caused by water infiltration, material aging, movement, or settlement.