Brad was amazing and very thorough in helping me through an issue I had on site. And he was able to resolve the issue with my self and client without having to go any further. great person to deal with and very helpful and reassuring when in a stressful situation. will definitely recommend.
Court Tested Dilapidation Reports
Eastern Suburbs
We have provided comprehensive court-tested dilapidation surveys and reports for residential, commercial, industrial buildings and public space throughout the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney since 1990.
About Sydney Dilapidation Reports
Sydney Dilapidation Reports is a Sydney based dilapidation survey inspector founded in 1990. We provide the highest level of accurate, detailed and court tested dilapidation reports available in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
We strongly recommend you conduct a dilapidation report on neighbouring properties or your own prior to the commencement of demolition, excavation and/or construction.
The risk of damage to neighbouring properties in the Eastern Suburbs is heightened due to several factors.
- Large degree of local older properties are built upon brick and/or sandstone footings supported upon sand foundation material.
- Large increase in property owners excavating for basement parking which can in some cases destabilise footings of neighbouring properties.
Why Choose Us?
Sydney Dilapidation Reports have conducted 1000’s of dilapidation reports for builders and homeowners throughout the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney since 1990.
Our management team and company director are happy to answer any questions you may have pre or post dilapidation report.
Our report formats are court tested and proven. There is no Australian Standard for the format of Dilapidation Surveys hence many of our competitors’ reports will not be accepted as evidence in NCAT, NSW District or Supreme Courts. Ours will be 100% guaranteed.
Our personally developed app allows us to build, review and complete reports onsite.
Each of our team engineers, suitably qualified and insured inspectors, have been conducting dilapidation reports for a minimum of 15 years throughout the Eastern Suburbs.
Skill and ability to cater for all size projects.
- We service the entire Eastern Suburbs and Greater Sydney region
- Our Reports are generally delivered within 24 hours subject to payment
- All report photos are in high definition
- Independent, comprehensive inspections and reports conducted by experienced team that are suitably qualified and insured inspectors.
- Covers internal walls, cornices, ceilings, skirting boards, architraves and flooring. All are inspected for cracks, tilting, subsidence, structural movement, water ingress. We also check wet areas for pre-existing drummy/loose tiles.
- Covers existing cracking, subsidence, heaving, tilting to concrete driveways, paving, pool surrounds and retaining walls, as well as boundary fences.
- Covers external walls - examined for cracks, defects, structural movement, tilting or subsidence. We also inspect steps, patio’s, balconies and many other areas.
- Our clients can call our inspectors for a verbal report (after the report has been received).
- Reports are carried out prior to work commencing on neighbouring areas.
- Most Councils as part of a DA require a dilapidation assessment be carried out.
- We also specialise in dilapidation surveys of public assets.
Our Services Include
- Comprehensive Dilapidation Reporting: We arrange access to properties once you have booked the inspections. Inspections are conducted and invoice is forwarded to you for payment, reports forwarded to you once payment is processed. We inspect each property, public space with extreme care to capture and record the true current condition.
- Photographic Condition Report: A photo tells a thousand words but it is just as important to describe what is captured in each photo, location and direction of photo and any further detail required for proof of condition. We also measure the width of cracks where cracks are greater than hairline thickness and physically accessible.
- Benefits of having a dilapidation report: Risk reduction, legal protection, and peace of mind.
- Types of properties we provide dilapidation reports for: Freestanding homes, Units, Townhouses, Villas, Office Buildings, Schools/Education Facilities, Public Property/Government Buildings, Industrial/Warehouses, Public Space such as roads, kerbs, gutters, paths, etc.
- Other Services we offer: Building defect reports, Building progress reports, Identification of water ingress in buildings, Building expert witness reports, Scott Schedules.
What is a Dilapidation Report
A dilapidation report is a comprehensive photographic record that documents the condition of a property at a specific point in time. Typically prepared by a professional building surveyor or inspector (like Sydney Dilapidation Reports), its primary purpose is to capture any existing cracking, tilting, heaving, subsidence and water ingress before the commencement of nearby construction works, excavation, demolition, or other major activities.
Think of a dilapidation report as a “before” snapshot of a building or property. If there’s any dispute about damages after nearby activities, this “before” snapshot can be compared with the “after” condition to determine if and how the property was affected.
Why do you need a dilapidation report?
A large percentage of legal claims by neighbours are for pre-existing cracks, heaving, tilting, subsidence or water ingress. Your neighbours are often not aware of their current property condition and only begin to visually observe cracks as an example once they feel vibration and/or hear construction noise from a neighbouring building site. They then blame the builder or owner of the property being renovated or developed.
You can avoid these unnecessary claims by engaging Sydney Dilapidation Reports perform a thorough inspection of the pre existing condition of your neighbour’s property prior to demolition or excavation works commencing.
Our reports have date and time stamped photos, descriptions of where photos are taken and what photos are taken of. Cracks are measured where possible to .01 of a millimetre. Length and direction of cracks is also documented which provides our clients with an accurate dilapidation report which will be accepted as evidence.
How Important is a Post Dilapidation Report?
Post dilapidation reports are important for the following different reasons
- It is important to document the condition of a property or public space where no change has occurred following completion of your project. This helps avoid claims against you as a result of future building activity within the nearby vicinity following completion of your building project.
- Where damage has occurred due to the building activity, a post dilapidation report will clearly show the difference in the building or public space when comparing the post dilapidation report to the pre construction dilapidation report.
Benefits Of A Dilapidation Report
Peace of Mind
Provides peace of mind for property owners, developer & residents
Cost Saving
Saves money on potential litigation and remedial works for damages
Accountability
Ensures that construction or project developers are held responsible only for damages they cause.
Protection From False Claims
Provides a concrete record of a property's pre-construction condition, safeguarding against false claims.
Minimise Disputes
Minimises potential disputes between property owners and developers by offering a clear, unbiased baseline.
Transparency
Assists in negotiation for insurance policy terms, premiums & defence of claims
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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
We have prepared a list of frequently asked questions here.
If you have any other questions not answered here, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0417 711 116 to speak to one of our friendly team members.
Areas We Service
in the Eastern Suburbs
No Job Too Big or Small!
At Sydney Dilapidation Reports, no project is too big or too small. All scales of projects are treated with the same outstanding level of service and professionalism you deserve. We can’t wait to hear from you, regardless of the size of your project.
Make a Booking Online Today!
At Sydney Dilapidation Reports, we’re committed to providing meticulous, transparent, and dependable assessments. If you’re gearing up for a project, don’t leave anything to chance. Reach out to us for a quote by calling Brad (Managing Director) on 0417 711 116.
Alternatively, for a seamless experience, you can book our services online right now, through our online booking form.
