Dilapidation Surveys

Are you undertaking a major civil works program as a developer or construction company? Or are you living next door to a development that you think may impact your property?

Either way, to protect your interests a dilapidation survey ensures that the current condition of a property is recorded in the event it suffers any damage subsequent to nearby work. The survey can be relied upon to settle any potential disputes regarding the condition of a property before construction has commenced.

The surveys identify any structural defects that are present prior to any major works being carried out nearby such as civil works or new housing projects.

During construction neighbouring properties can sustain minor cracking and defects caused by vibrations, soil dewatering and construction errors.

Surveys should be undertaken prior to any site works commencing, and during the final maintenance period of construction projects.

Dilapidation surveys can limit problems or disputes between property owners and construction companies.

What will we do?

Arrange a BCI building inspector to visit the property
Organise access to the property with the owner or occupant
Undertake a comprehensive inspection of the property with photos
Prepare a report and email or post it or you may collect it from our office in Como

What items are inspected?

External/internal floor and wall cracks, however minor
Ceiling and cornice cracks
Masonry fences
Retaining walls
Wall and floor tiling
External roof
Roadways, kerbs and channelling
Infrastructure e.g. substations, reservoirs, water tanks

How do we help you?

We offer peace of mind on your investment as we:

Recommend practical maintenance and preventive actions to maintain your investment
Have a team of inspectors who are all registered builders who have over 25 years of experience each
Are a member of the Master Builders Association
Provide a list of trusted trades people who you can refer to for future maintenance work
Have full public indemnity insurance, which means that you are insured too!

What are the costs?