Forensic-standard damage assessment, on site within hours.
Independent, defensible quantification of property, engineering and infrastructure damage — for insurers, SOEs, municipalities and corporates across South Africa.
Evidence-led damage assessment that holds up under scrutiny.
From single-asset losses to multi-site CAT events, NKH delivers a single accountable team of senior assessors and ECSA-registered engineers. We document scope, cause, methodology and cost with the rigour required for negotiation, dispute resolution and litigation.
What we deliver
Property damage assessment
Commercial, industrial, residential and public-sector buildings, contents and improvements.
Fire & explosion investigation
Origin and cause analysis, electrical fault investigation, scope of damage and reinstatement quantum.
Flood & storm damage
Water ingress, structural impact, contents, plant and machinery — including KZN flood and storm CAT response.
Plant, machinery & equipment
Mechanical, electrical and process equipment damage assessment, including marine cargo and breakdown.
Infrastructure assessment
Roads, bridges, water and electrical reticulation, substations and municipal assets.
Forensic reporting
Photographic record, scope of works, bill of quantities and defensible engineering opinion.
Our process
Mobilise
Senior team on site within hours of instruction — countrywide reach from JHB and DBN.
Investigate
Comprehensive site survey, evidence preservation, engineering analysis and witness interviews.
Quantify
Detailed scope of works, methodology and bill of quantities benchmarked to current market rates.
Report
Forensic report defensible in negotiation, arbitration and litigation.
Trusted by insurers, SOEs, municipalities and major corporates across South Africa.
- Short-term insurers & reinsurers
- Loss adjusters requiring engineering input
- State-owned enterprises (Eskom, Transnet, etc.)
- Municipalities & metros
- Mining, manufacturing & industrial
- Property funds, REITs & body corporates
Frequently asked questions
What is a damage assessment?+
A damage assessment is a structured, evidence-based investigation of physical loss or damage to property, plant, equipment or infrastructure — quantifying scope, cause, repair methodology and cost to support an insurance claim or recovery action.
How quickly can NKH attend a damage site?+
Senior assessors and engineers mobilise within hours of instruction from our Johannesburg and Durban offices, with rapid countrywide deployment for CAT events, fire, flood, storm and infrastructure failures.
What disciplines do your damage assessments cover?+
Electrical, civil, mechanical and structural engineering damage; fire and flood losses; plant, machinery and equipment breakdown; building and contents; and public infrastructure including roads, bridges and utilities.
Are your damage reports admissible in court?+
Yes. Our reports follow forensic-grade methodology and are routinely relied upon in negotiation, arbitration, mediation and High Court litigation. Our engineers are ECSA-registered and act as expert witnesses.
Do you handle SASRIA, riot and flood damage assessments?+
Yes — including the 2021 KZN civil unrest, the April 2022 KZN floods, the June 2017 runaway fires and ongoing CAT events nationally.
Need damage assessment support?
Speak to a senior claims consultant — countrywide deployment from Johannesburg and Durban.