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Site Inspections and Reporting

Distressed Building Inspections/Dilapidation Surveys are undertaken by experienced Engineering/Building Technicians.

A Scope of Work is defined which generally comprises an internal and external inspection of the structure, recording of floor levels, compilation of crack type and location within the structure and geotechnical investigations as required. The fieldwork is carried out with reference to AS 1726, AS 1289, AS 2870-1996, The Foundation and Footings Society (Vic) Inc recommendations on special provisions for site investigations and the Building Commission Guide to Standards and Tolerances.

A report is issued which states the likely cause/s of the cracking/distressand commonly includes photographs of the distress and provides recommendations for remedial work.