Building Inspections &
Reports
Eco Consulting Engineers provides a comprehensive
Building Inspection and Report service that caters for various clientele needs. This
service may also be tailored to meet specific client requirements.
Eco Consulting Engineers experience in Building
Inspections and Reports includes reporting on all types of residential, commercial and
industrial buildings and structures. Clientele have included property owners, insurance
assessors, financial institutions and local government. Previous experience also includes appearance as expert witness at tribunal hearings.
Investigation and Reporting is also conducted where potential or impending litigation
exists in relation to building matters.
Report Types
1. Preliminary Report
Preliminary Reports would be conducted
where only general issues or defects are known. This type of report attempts to
specifically define a problem, determine possible causes and recommend further courses of
action. This report is usually conducted as a first step for most situations so that
resources are not expended unnecessarily for a detailed report that may only be warranted
at a later stage.
2. Specific / Detailed Report
Specific and Detailed Reports would be
conducted where specific problems or defects are clearly evident. This report extends from
the preliminary type report and may also warrant the need for other expert input such as
geotechnical investigation and testing.
3. Residential Building Inspection Report
Residential Building Inspection Reports,
involves the visual inspection of buildings so that the condition of the buildings can be
established.
4. Proposed Building Advice Report
Proposed Building Advice Reports are where
preliminary engineering input is required at the early stage of design of proposed
construction, especially where existing buildings or structures are concerned. Issues such
as existing footings and structures are usually examined.
