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Tessie Chaka

J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada

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Tessie Chaka brings over seven years of experience in construction and consulting. She began her career in her family-owned construction and landscaping business, where she managed material orders, subcontractor costs, and job site operations.

Tessie specializes in property loss assessments, including building damage evaluations, remediation protocols, cost and schedule reviews, and project management for insurance carriers and independent adjusters. Tessie has extensive experience estimating repair costs for both commercial and residential properties, as well as managing storm-related losses resulting from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, freezes, and hail.

Tessie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas State University.

Key Expertise

  • Cost Estimating
  • Repair Scope Evaluations
  • Building & Fire Damage Assessments
  • Hotels & Apartment Structures
  • Desk & Invoice Reviews
  • Replacement Cost Calculations

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT), IICRC
  • Water Damage Technician (WRT), IICRC
  • Applied Structural Drying (ASD) Technician, IICRC
  • HAAG-Certified Residential Roofing Inspector
  • HAAG-Certified Commercial Roofing Inspector
  • OSHA 10 Certified