Decades of Field Experience. Uncompromised Scientific Objectivity
Professional Profile
Based in Jonesville, North Carolina, David Henderson provides independent forensic consulting and expert witness testimony specializing in complex water, mold, and fire/smoke damage disputes. With over 40 years in the cleaning and restoration industry with over 20 years with hands on experience pertaining to restoration and remediation. David Henderson bridges the gap between complex building science and legal arena.
Our practice is built on a foundation of rigorous scientific protocols, objective data collection, and a deep understanding of industry standards. We provide clear, defensible facts to help personal injury, environmental, and insurance attorneys accurately assess the merits of their cases.
IICRC Triple Master Status
The highest educational and technical designation awarded by the [Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)] (url:http://iicrc.org). Held by less than 4% of industry professionals worldwide, this status requires years of field verification and rigorous testing across three distinct forensic tracks.
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IICRC Master Water Restorer (MWR)
Establishes elite mastery over structural drying dynamics, high-volume water extraction, psychrometrics (the science of drying), and advanced moisture-mapping tracking protocols. This credential is the court-recognized benchmark for evaluating structural water infiltration and standard-of-care adherence by mitigation contractors.
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IICRC Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (MSR)
Verifies advanced expert knowledge in cause-and-origin soot particulate tracing, structural smoke odor neutralization, toxic byproduct testing, and complex building component salvage vs. replacement assessments.
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IICRC Master Textile Cleaner (MTC)
Provides a scientific foundation in the chemical reactions, fiber properties, and compound behaviors of porous materials exposed to structural contaminants. Crucial for personal injury and environmental cases involving chemical, bacterial, or particulate cross-contamination.
Advanced Diagnostic & Forensic Testing
Leveraging standardized field testing and non-destructive thermal imaging technology to provide definitive, court-admissible evidence regarding moisture migration and environmental contamination.
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NAMRI Certified Mold Inspector
Issued by the [National Association of Mold Remediators and Inspectors (NAMRI)] (url:https://www.namri.org/). Verifies strict compliance with national uniform standards of practice for conducting commercial and residential indoor mold assessments. Certified in scientific sampling procedures, airborne spore trap analysis, and translating independent laboratory data into legally defensible causation reports.
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NAIS Certified Infrared Moisture Surveyor
Issued by the [National Association of Infrared Surveyors (NAIS)] (url:https://www.naisglobal.org/) Certified in utilizing advanced thermal imaging (thermography) and building science physics to map hidden moisture paths. This allows for the non-destructive tracking of active structural leaks, and hidden water damage behind drywall or flooring.
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Drafting & Design Education
Studied Drafting & Design in college and experience as a draftsman designing floor plans and elevation drawings. This training and experience have now been applied in producing moisture mapping and field elevation drawings with identification codes for litigation reports.