What is a Dilapidation Report?
Dilapidation Reports are carried out to record the condition of a
property located adjacent to proposed building or infrastructure works.
The report is comprised of observations, photographs, and sometimes
diagrams all of which create a snapshot of the condition of buildings
and/or infrastructure at a point in time.
Who does it?
Senior Building Consultants are normally engaged to conduct Dilapidation
Reports. A Building Consultants experience and extensive knowledge of
construction types enable them to pinpoint the parts of buildings most
vulnerable to likely movement or other damage.
When should a
Dilapidation Report prepared?
Dilapidation inspections are usually conducted immediately prior to the
commencement of proposed building work and always before major
excavation or construction work involving heavy machinery. Many
Authorities require Dilapidation Reports to be carried out on properties
adjoining, near, over or under proposed building or infrastructure
works, or as part of the DA conditions of approval.
Aim?
The purpose of Dilapidation Reports is to avoid costly litigation at the
completion of building works by establishing a record of the condition
of a buildings and/or infrastructure prior to constructions.
Why
should I have a Dilapidation Report prepared?
Dilapidation Reports provide an accurate record of the condition of the
building prior to any construction work taking place. Parties, with an
interest in the condition of a particular property at the end of a
building project, sign the Report with a view to it being a safeguard
should dispute arises over alleged damage caused during the works.
What
is recorded?
Generally all accessible areas interior, exterior and roof exterior
areas are viewed and photographed from ground level or balconies.
Which
types of properties are inspected?
Mainly domestic dwellings and sometimes commercial buildings, municipal
infrastructure and landscaped areas. The extent of the dilapidation
largely depends on the size of the depends project. Large infrastructure
projects, like main roads, tunnels and pipelines sometimes mean that
Dilapidation Reports are carried out on thousands of properties.
