Drafting, delivery and court appearance of the report

With the technical visit carried out and the documentation reviewed, we move on to the analysis and drafting phase of the report. This is the stage where objective data becomes motivated conclusions.

Analysis prior to writing

Before writing the report, all the available information is organized:

• Documentation provided by the client.
• Photographs, measurements and data taken during the visit.
• Results of external tests if there have been any.
• Applicable technical regulations: Technical Building Code, UNE standards, sectoral regulations.
• Background and relevant technical jurisprudence when applicable.

This analysis allows the report to be structured with criteria and not as a simple list of observations.

Typical report structure

The report is written following the usual structure of an expert opinion. Each section is detailed in report structure.

• Details of the order and the expert.
• Purpose of the report.
• Background.
• Documentation examined.
• Applied methodology.
• Description of the inspections carried out.
• Technical analysis.
• Conclusions.
• Annexes: photographs, plans, measurements, tests.

Format and delivery

The report is delivered signed by Pablo Gómez Thoren, registered court expert no. 846 (AEPEJU).

Available formats

• Electronically signed PDF, suitable for judicial and extrajudicial use.
• Printed and signed copy if the client or the court requires it.

Delivery methods

• Sending by encrypted email to the client and, if applicable, to the designated lawyer.
• Delivery by hand or by courier when a printed copy is required.

Indicative deadlines

The period between the technical visit and delivery depends on the volume of documentation, the number of items to be evaluated and whether external tests are required. The specific deadlines are agreed upon when formalizing the order. You can find more information in fees and deadlines.

Clarifications after delivery

Once the report has been delivered, it is common to hold a brief meeting (in person, telephone or video call) to explain the conclusions to the client and, if appropriate, to their lawyer. This clarification is part of the order and does not entail an additional cost.

Court appearance to confirm the report

If the report is submitted to a court proceedings, it may be necessary for the expert to come to ratify it in court. The court appearance consists of:

• Confirm the authorship of the report.
• Explain the methodology before the court.
• Answer the questions of the parties and the judge.

court appearance preparation and fees are detailed in court appearance to confirm the report.

Later modifications and extensions

If new facts subsequently appear (hidden damage appears, additional documentation is received, a second hypothesis is proposed), a complementary report or an extension can be issued. Any expansion is budgeted separately.

Next steps

With the report delivered, the expert work, strictly speaking, has concluded, unless confirmed in court. If you want to order a new report or have a related case, you can go to the contact page or review the general process guide.