Engineering Services for Homeowners

For homeowners, buyers & building inspector referrals

A structural engineer's assessment of the condition of a residential property. Covers foundations, framing, walls, roof structure, cracking, moisture indicators and overall structural adequacy. Optional floor level survey where applicable.

Ideal for

→ Cracking or movement you're concerned about

→ Referred by a building inspector who identified major defects

→ Understanding the structural condition of a property before purchase

→ Uneven floors, sticking doors, or visible settlement

What's included

✓ On-site inspection by a qualified structural engineer

✓ Photographic documentation of all areas of concern

✓ Written report with findings, cause assessment & recommendations

✓ Post-report phone discussion

Before you renovate

An engineering opinion on whether a wall is load bearing and the structural implications of its removal. Covers the existing structural arrangement, load paths, and whether removal is feasible. This is an assessment and opinion not structural design drawings.

Ideal for

→ Planning a renovation and unsure if a wall can be removed

→ Builders or building designers needing structural confirmation

→ Early-stage feasibility before engaging a designer

What's included

✓ On-site inspection of the wall and surrounding structure

✓ Assessment of load paths, framing and support conditions

✓ Written report confirming whether the wall is load bearing

✓ Guidance on structural requirements if removal is feasible

Pre-construction protection

A detailed photographic and written record of the existing condition of a property before adjacent construction or demolition begins. Protects both parties by establishing a documented baseline.

Ideal for

→ Your neighbour is about to build or demolish

→ You're a builder and want to protect against future claims

→ Body corporates managing risk from nearby development

What's included

✓ Comprehensive photographic survey of property condition

✓ Documentation of all existing cracking, damage and defects

✓ Floor level survey (where applicable)

✓ Written report with annotated photos and condition assessment

For disputes, VCAT & legal matters

A detailed engineering investigation and report identifying construction defects, workmanship issues or non-compliance. Prepared to a standard suitable for use in VCAT, DBDRV, domestic building disputes or negotiation with builders.

Ideal for

→ Disputes with a builder over defective work

→ Preparing for VCAT or DBDRV proceedings

→ Solicitor or legal representative needing an expert opinion

→ Insurance disputes requiring independent engineering evidence

What's included

✓ Detailed on-site investigation

✓ Assessment of defects against relevant Australian Standards

✓ Photographic documentation and defect mapping

✓ Engineering report with causation analysis and rectification scope

✓ Report suitable for legal proceedings (VCAT/DBDRV compliant on request)

For buyers who want to know what they're getting.

A structural engineer's assessment of a residential property's condition, covering foundations, framing, walls, roof structure, cracking, moisture indicators and overall structural adequacy. This goes beyond a standard building inspection; it's an independent engineering opinion on the structural health of the home you're about to buy.

Ideal for
→ Buying a house and wanting
more than a standard building inspection
→ You have engaged a building inspector and they have pointed out major defects, and can’t tell you how to fix it (legally)
→ Properties with visible cracking, uneven floors or signs of movement
→ Older homes or homes on reactive soils
→ Properties that have been renovated or extended
→ Peace of mind before committing to the biggest purchase of your life

What's included
✓ On-site structural inspection by a registered professional engineer
✓ Assessment of foundations, framing, walls, roof structure and subfloor
✓ Identification of cracking patterns, moisture indicators and movement ✓ Condition rating with risk assessment
✓ Written engineering report with findings and recommendations
✓ Travel included within 100 km of office