Core expertise in microbiology & biodeterioration of materials. Over 30 years of international experience & more than 10,000 cases investigated: I provide advice & expert witness for mould damage and mould litigation expert witness testimony on material damage, building investigations & disputes.
International
My Expertise
Investigations into building & material failures
Damage caused by water, leaks, floods, condensation, weather, poor ventilation, etc. Identification of mould, decay, biohazards, insect borer, odours and air quality. Advice on remediation, code compliance, timing of damage, insurance liability, and expert witness for water damage claims. Services include forensic mould and decay investigations, forensic water damage assessment, and water ingress investigation expert analysis, all of which are backed by clear, science-based reporting. I also provide water damage liability assessment and support as an insurance claim expert witness on water damage.
About Us
Meet Robin
Dr Robin Wakeling is a leading international forensic biodeterioration specialist with over 30 years of experience investigating mould, fungal decay, and material damage across thousands of buildings, artefacts, and industrial structures.
With a PhD in wood decay prevention and an MSc in biodeterioration of materials, Robin combines scientific precision with real-world insight to uncover how and when damage occurred. His expertise is trusted by lawyers, insurers, government agencies, and industry leaders, both in New Zealand and internationally. Whether delivering expert evidence for property insurance disputes in court, analysing microscopic traces in the lab or providing independent assessment of repair costs, Robin brings clarity to complex material failures.
9,000
buildings assessed
100,000
samples under the microscope
30
years' forensic consulting
