Insurance engineering
Structural defect reports
For insurers, loss adjusters and builders who need a structural defect identified, explained and scoped for repair.
What we look at
We inspect footings and slabs, floor and wall framing, bracing and tie-down, roof structure, decks and balustrades, retaining walls and other structural elements, in new and existing homes.
Common findings are missing or undersized tie-downs, over-spanned beams and rafters, too little bracing, undersized or poorly founded footings, and connections that don’t match the approved design.
Defect or damage?
Many claims turn on this distinction. A defect is a problem with how something was designed or built. Damage is the result of an event. A report that separates the two, and says which one caused what, lets the claim and the repair scope be settled without going back and forth.
What you receive
A report listing each structural defect, its likely cause, whether it affects the adequacy of the structure, and a rectification scope. Where the rectification needs engineering, we provide the design, drawings and Form 15, and inspect the completed work.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Do you check the work against the approved drawings?
Yes, where the approved structural drawings are available. Send them with the brief.
Do you report on waterproofing, finishes or general building defects?
No. We report on structural elements. For waterproofing, finishes and general building defects, a building inspector or building consultant is the right professional.
Can you design the rectification?
Yes. We provide rectification drawings and Form 15 where required, and inspect the work once it’s done.
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Send us the brief
Site address, photos and any approved drawings are enough to get started.