Building Defect Reports

Building Defect Reports assess how much a building has deteriorated or can further sustain. Because of a lot of technical knowledge needed, structural engineers are the best at compiling a Building Defects Report. They have strong intuition when it comes to assessing buildings for defects.

What is A Building Defect Report?

Building Defect Reports are constantly dismissed as an extra step, but they can save companies from losing millions of dollars on construction costs. For a comprehensive report, experts inspect the building and assess its condition. The Building Defect Report outlines the damage and defects and estimates the cost of rectifying the building.

In some cases, Building Defect Reports can even point out defects in the builder’s project within the warranty time, and the company can file an insurance claim against the builder.

Common Building Defects

A building in its early stages may not be susceptible to damage; however, over time some defects can be seen. Here is an analysis of the most common concerns reported by Building Defect Reports:

Concrete Spalling

Large cracks and overall deterioration of concrete walls are a big sign that the building requires repair that are damaged by concrete spalling. The cracks often form over time, exposing the inner metal structure to the environment which in turn causes the wall to wither and fall into bits and pieces.

Faulty Plumbing System

Poor plumbing materials often cause leaks, rotting mold, and dampening of plastered walls and roofs during the early years of a building. This is the easiest way to weaken a building’s foundation and therefore must require expert analysis.

Structural and Foundation Damage

Incorrect landscaping, unstable foundations, tree root problems, sinking, and withering walls due to elemental changes may damage a building beyond minor repair. This is where Building Defect Reports may point out major problems and assess them to find a solution that suits the building.

Electrical Issues

Poor use of materials and faulty circuits may lead to larger problems in the electrical system of a building. These shortcomings occur when wires and circuit boards are not organized properly.

Why You Need a Structural Engineer for Building Defect Reports?

Building Defect Reports can extract these faults and provide safe solutions for a building. They are an efficient way of helping companies replace broken equipment with energy-saving alternatives. They are resourceful and comprehensible, and with the correct assessment by the expert team, a building can be saved from collapsing and deteriorating.

Once these defects are pointed out, our structural engineers suggest eco-friendly ways to rehabilitate the building.