Building Defects Australia

Our General Building Reports provide a thorough assessment for the construction of a building structure and associated finishes. Our General Building Reports include the following services: Construction compliance checks against design documentation Installation compliance against the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards Document and Certification compliance Waterproofing and moisture assessments Recommendations for rectification and remediation methods Rectification cost estimates Recommendations for additional Engineering assessments Following our General Building Reports, our inspectors are available to provide the supplementary services: Expert Witness Reports Production of Scott Schedules Expert Witness Services Any engineering assessments that are required in addition to our General Building Reports can be completed by our in-house engineers, saving our clients valuable time and resources by encompassing a full suite of building inspection services. Contact our Sydney Head Office today to speak with one of our Experienced Building Inspectors.

We understand that Strata Managers and Owners Corporations require comprehensive Building Condition Reports in order to evaluate and to forecast for the short, medium and long term financial obligations. Through our multidisciplinary team of experts, we provide a full suite of building inspection services for our clients. Our AS 4349.0 compliant Strata Building Condition Reports provide recommendations for the mitigation, maintenance, replacement and rectification for all identified building issues and defects, inclusive of the associated timeframes and costings. This critical information enables our clients to make informed planning decisions on the future of their building and forms a key component of a Strata’s 10-year financial plan.

Following formal completion of a new building (renovation, extension, addition or new build) a handover inspection is performed for the purpose of identifying non-compliances and general building defects. Our Handover Reports include the following services: Construction compliance checks against design documentation Installation compliance against the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards Document and Certification compliance Waterproofing and moisture assessments Recommendations for rectification and remediation methods Rectification cost estimates Recommendations for additional Engineering Assessments The accompanying Handover Inspection Report is a powerful tool used by our clients in the rectification of any defective works to their new building asset. The Handover Inspection Report provides an additional layer of security for our clients, that is critical to achieving the desired outcome within the builder’s statutory warranty period. Contact our Sydney Head Office today to speak with one of our Experienced Building Inspectors.