Our fees are based on the services required. We provide you a quote prior to the inspection and/or report being written up.

We inspect various types of properties and structures, including:

• Residential properties

• Commercial properties

• Owners corporations

• Single apartments and apartment blocks

• Fibreglass, concrete and vinyl-liner in-ground pools

A forensic engineering inspection is conducted by a structural engineer and typically focuses on the causes of damage, recommendations for repair and recommendations to prevent the damage from reoccurring. The structural engineer may use a variety of tools and testing equipment and draw on their knowledge and experience of methods of construction and soil properties to form their conclusions.

Our engineers can forensically inspect residential and commercial buildings, and other structures such as pools, water tanks and pergolas.

After a forensic engineering inspection has taken place, our engineers provide you with a comprehensive structural investigation report.

The difference is simple, our inspections are conducted by structural engineers. Our engineers inspect cracks and settlement in structures, which can be indicative of serious structural problems. Additionally, they can determine the causes of damage, provide repair recommendations (a scope of works report) for you and/or your builder, and provide advice on how to prevent structural damage from reoccurring.

On the other hand, a building inspector can inspect buildings using their experience in construction, knowledge of building codes and standards and pick up on cosmetic damages. However, building inspectors will not be able to advise you on issues related to cracking and movement, nor will they be able to advise if the building is structural sound.

We send through our reports within 10 business days of the inspection.

Get in touch with us as soon as you can to discuss your concerns and book in a forensic structural inspection. We will then provide you a comprehensive report that details cause of damage, recommended remedial works and further advice on how to prevent the damage from reoccurring.

In most cases, yes. A floor level survey is an essential tool to indicate if differential footing movement has occurred and if so, the extent of movement.

This service is a standard inclusion of our forensic engineering inspections and included in the cost

Absolutely! We offer ongoing service to all clients as we understand that the issues may not end after the inspection and report is completed. Some clients require ongoing assistance and expert advice in relation to AFCA claims, VCAT claims and any other situation they may pursue further. Get in contact today to discuss our options and pricing for ongoing expert opinion and support services.

The inspection, depending on the complexity of the home and damage(s), should take roughly 1.5-2 hours.