SERS offers a full range of services including property assessments completed to high standards and according to strict requirements. Building inspections are conducted by our experienced specialists and completed to meet all specifications with detailed reports that outline any problem areas with the structure.

Dilapidation Assessments

Detailed assessments are necessary for buildings prior to demolition work or new tenancy. Dilapidation surveys are performed by a surveyor to assess the pre-construction condition of a property including the internal and external condition, as well as adjacent structures. Any existing structural faults are then recorded in a detailed report which may include cracks, distortion, leakages, settlement, and other building defects.

Contact SERS today on 1300 542 315 to request more information about having a dilapidation survey conducted for your property. You can also use our online form to send us an inquiry.

Contact SERS today to arrange a dilapidation survey for your property.
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Structural Assessments

Structural assessments for dilapidation surveys include:

• Surrounding footpaths and crossovers
• Adjoining infrastructure including walls and roof
• Roofing structures for deterioration
• Service pits and infrastructure
• Cornices and ceilings
• Roof gutters and downpipes
• Fixtures within the structure
• Flooring and tiling

These reports are necessary to settle any possible disputes or minimise losses should there be any legal fees involved. Requirements are typically stipulated in the contract or at the request of local authorities. Most contractors will require a detailed survey before any work is carried out especially for major projects that involve demolition.

Any damage present in the structure is carefully recorded along with detailed photographs and notes. Property assessments can be conducted at any time during the development phase but these are typically done before any work begins and after project completion to ensure everything is satisfactory. Formal dilapidation surveys can resolve any potential disputes between property owners and construction companies. A pre-construction condition report also serves to protect contractors against any erroneous claims of property damage from third parties.

Dilapidation Survery Services

SERS offers a full range of environmental services including comprehensive dilapidation surveys. All services are carried out by our highly experienced specialists and in accordance to strict procedures. We work extensively with clients from private developers to some of the largest companies in Australia.

We handle the entire process from beginning to end and liaise with the property owners to arrange inspections. Our specialists prepare detailed reports outlining any existing damage and faults within a structure. Inspections are conducted using advanced equipment.

Detailed photographs and estimated budgets for remedial work are included in our assessment, identifying problematic areas that need to be addressed. Each fault discovered is marked and ranked according to their priority.

Property inspections are available for any facility including:

• Residential properties
• Commercial establishments
• Industrial environments
• High rise structures
• Educational facilities
• Public utilities
• Factories

Assessments are necessary as a precautionary measure for both contractors and property owners, even for minor projects. It protects both construction companies and property owners of any unjustified claims from either side, especially relating to demolitions or excavation work.

Is a Building Assessment Necessary?

SERS have conducted numerous building assessments for clients across a variety of industries. Formal dilapidation surveys are absolutely necessary for projects that require demolition or other major construction work. Failure to have an inspection completed can result in potential liable for any damages if a claim is made.

The main advantages of a formal inspection include:

Recording all existing damage and building defects
Understanding the condition of a structure prior to construction
Reducing claimed damages made by adjacent property owners
Protecting your interests against unjustified claims
The cost for a dilapidation survey report varies depending on the location and complexity of the project but is well worth the investment to protect your interests should any claims be made. If you have any questions about the process or what it entails, our specialists are available to help. We are also able to provide same day quotes.

Technical Demolition

As we have extensive experience in site contracting and in particular technical demolition, SERS represent clients within technical roles from preliminary advice through to full project management of demolition and remediation projects.

We are able to provide efficient cost effective solutions for complex projects, managing aspects of the demolition process effectively, tying several traditional project roles into one entity, reducing timelines and project costs.

We achieve this by;

• Producing feasibility studies for any sized project
• Effective scoping of works including identification of outcomes
• Effective occupational health and safety strategies
• Conducting environmental site assessments including hazardous material surveys of any structures
• Providing all relevant environmental and regulatory approvals as required
• Front end demolition and remediation strategies that are time and cost effective
• Effective staged and fluent coordination of both remediation, demolition and environmental reporting activities for cost effective outcomes
• Providing on the ground experienced project managers