Damaged / Leaky Home Assessments

Receiving your briefing:
We’ll listen carefully to your concerns and gather any information you can provide about potential issues.

Sourcing documents:
We’ll review relevant building plans, consents, and any previous reports.

Meeting building occupants:
Understanding how the building is used and any historical issues from those who live or work there can provide valuable insights.

Visual building inspection (inside and out):
Our inspectors will conduct a thorough visual assessment of your home’s exterior and interior, looking for signs of moisture, deterioration, or potential problem areas.

If our initial visual inspection raises concerns, we’ll move on to non-invasive methods to pinpoint potential problem locations. This involves using specialised tools that can detect moisture without causing any damage to your home. This step helps us narrow down areas that require more in-depth analysis.

Should the non-invasive investigation identify areas of concern, we’ll proceed with targeted invasive tests. These tests involve making small, discreet punctures to directly measure moisture levels within the building materials and to check for the presence of timber decay. Our goal here is to confirm if moisture is present and assess the extent of any damage.

If invasive tests confirm significant issues, destructive testing may be necessary. This involves carefully making small cut-outs in strategic locations to directly inspect the building’s construction detailing and framing. We’ll also collect timber samples for both on-site and laboratory analysis to determine the full extent of rot or other damage. Rest assured, any areas disturbed during this process will be made good.

Identifying causes and consequences of moisture entry:
We’ll determine how water is getting in and what impact it’s having on your home.

Assessing the extent of the damage:
We’ll provide a clear picture of how widespread the issues are.

Evaluating potential for future damage:
We’ll advise on risks and potential future deterioration if the problems are not addressed.

If required or requested by you, we can develop a comprehensive and cost-effective remediation proposal. This proposal will outline the necessary repairs and solutions to fix the identified issues, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. We’ll also provide estimated costs to help you plan your next steps.

A detailed summary of our investigation findings.

Photographic evidence of defects.

The results of all tests conducted.

Our expert defect analysis.

Clear and actionable remediation recommendations (if Step 6 was undertaken), including cost estimates if we are to undertake estimations on your behalf.