Dilapidation Survey Reports
Protect yourself from false future claims with our comprehensive Dilapidation Survey Report
What is a Dilapidation Survey Report?
A dilapidation survey is a comprehensive report detailing the condition of a building and its surroundings. It reports on aspects of the existing building or building site, all adjacent properties, external infrastructure and surrounding vacant areas. It provides an imaged appraisal of restorative fabric defects and structural faults. The survey is prepared by an independent, qualified expert
Disputes are being filed almost daily throughout courtrooms in Melbourne over damage caused by nearby construction or demolition sites to pre-existing buildings and properties. The problem is that most property owners cannot accurately prove their case in a court of law.
If your building is near a newly proposed construction site, or a demolition site it is very important that you obtain a professional dilapidation survey, especially if you have concerns that the integrity of your building structure may be compromised by the neighbouring works.
The inspector assembles a photographic portfolio of pre-existing faults of your building for your record so that if any future damage is observed after adjacent construction or demolition works have started then your building dilapidation report will be the key to making a claim for the damage to be repaired.
A Dilapidation Survey Report should be conducted before works commence. This report is a must because it will act as insurance for potential future claims, so you can avoid expensive disputes and disagreements with other parties who make false claims.
How long does a building dilapidation survey report take to prepare?
Preparing a standard building dilapidation survey report in Melbourne typically takes [2-3 weeks] to prepare. While we will probably deliver it quicker than that it’s a good guide to work with.
The key time factor is access to your property and the most common reason for delays is the availability of current tenants and site supervisors.
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