Who We Are
Solaris Cost Forensics LLC is an independent, neutral forensic construction cost analysis firm, led by its founder and principal, Alan Doyle. Over more than thirty years, Alan has moved from the trades to national leadership — estimating, project management, and large-loss oversight — and that range is what lets Solaris see both the structure and the story behind every number.
Solaris is built for independence. We review disputed costs, property-loss claims, carrier estimates, and construction-loan draws against the schedules and records that support them — including AIA G702/G703 applications for payment — through multi-source verification and documented evidence, never assumption. A finding is only as strong as what stands behind it, so every conclusion traces to the record.
Solaris Cost Forensics LLC is a Texas limited liability company serving clients nationwide, and carries professional liability (errors and omissions) coverage; a certificate of insurance is available on request. Most engagements are consulting, with independent expert testimony available when a matter calls for it.
Scale, Range & Perils
- Property Types: Large-loss commercial, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, high-end residential, municipal, religious facilities (including churches) and institutional (K–12 and higher education).
- Perils: Hurricane, tornado, wind, hail, water, fire/smoke, and complex construction defects — across catastrophe response and forensic analysis engagements.
Built for Scrutiny
- Earned Expertise: Extensive training and field-validated proficiency across building science, structural drying, fire and smoke damage assessment, and advanced commercial damage evaluation — experience developed on active construction and large-loss projects.
- Contract & Draw Diagnostics: Direct analysis of AIA G702/G703 schedules of values — evaluating the relationship between reported progress, contract structure, and actual site conditions.
Who & Where We Serve
- Who We Serve: Attorneys & Public Adjusters; Insurance Carriers & TPAs; Lenders, Banks, Private Credit Funds & Family Offices; Construction Companies, Developers & Contractors; Forensic Engineering Firms; and Property Owners.
- Where We Work: Headquartered in Texas, serving the Gulf Coast and Southeast, with nationwide availability.
- Typical Engagement Range: Property-loss and construction-dispute matters generally between $100,000 and $30 million.
Insurance Forensic Cost Analysis
Independent, document-driven analysis of property-loss repair estimates—focused on whether the cost narrative is supported line by line.
Scope of Work
- Line-item variance analysis (price, quantity, scope)
- Multi-source cost benchmarking
- Scope-gap and quantity validation
- Support classification (S / NS / ND)
- Defensible written cost opinion
When We Are Engaged
- Disputed property-loss claims
- Contractor vs. carrier estimate divergence
- Pre-litigation cost positioning
- Large-loss commercial and multifamily
Attorneys · Public Adjusters · Carriers/TPAs
Carrier Estimate & Scope QA Review
Independent, documentation-driven QA review of repair and reconstruction estimates for carrier large-loss, catastrophe, and litigation units — cost and documentation only.
Scope of Work
- Scope proportionality (repair scope vs. documented damage)
- Quantity support and verification
- Multi-source pricing benchmark check
- Support classification (S / NS / ND)
- Neutral written QA findings
When We Are Engaged
- Large-loss or catastrophe estimates needing an independent check
- Contractor vs. carrier estimate divergence
- Contested or high-dollar repair estimates
- Litigation-unit files needing a neutral cost read
Carriers · TPAs · Claims & Litigation Units
Construction Draw & Cost Validation
Independent validation of construction draws—focused on whether funds are supported by verifiable work in place.
Scope of Work
- G702/G703 review + lien waivers
- Pre-funding cost review (4 C’s)
- Percentage-complete validation
- Change-order and retainage review
- Approve / Hold / Escalate
When We Are Engaged
- Active commercial loans
- Pre-funding review
- Monthly disbursement
- Portfolio oversight
Banks · Private Credit · Family Offices
Litigation Support & Expert Consulting
Neutral Cost Analysis / Consulting & Testifying Expert
Scope of Work
- Cost-to-scope reconciliation
- Quantum & damages evaluation
- Repair methodology review
- Defensible written cost opinions
- Expert testimony, held to the cost lane
When We Are Engaged
- Construction defect disputes
- Coverage disagreements
- Settle vs litigate
- Plaintiff or defense support
Attorneys · Engineering Firms
Methodology & Quality Review
Independent evaluation of cost-analysis rigor—focused on defensibility and support.
Scope of Work
- Framework review
- Cost benchmarking validation
- Documentation audit
- Defensibility review
When We Are Engaged
- Vetting experts
- QA of cost analyses
- Pre-litigation review
Attorneys · Carriers · Lenders
A disputed estimate that turns on the number. A questionable draw request before funds go out. A settle-or-litigate decision that hinges on the cost.
Our Services
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SOLARIS Cost Forensics LLC
Email: info@solarisforensics.com
Phone: 512-807-6889
Business hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm CST
Independent • Documentation-tied • Defensible
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