Daylight through a cladding junction
Unsealed junctions between cladding types and gaps from fascia into the roof void.
When one item will not go away, we look at it properly: what it is, what caused it, and which part of the contract, code or tolerance guide it fails.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
A defect investigation compares the work with your contract and plans, the National Construction Code and ABCB Housing Provisions, the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015, AS 3700 for masonry and AS 3740 for wet areas.
23 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Pakenham defect investigation report. If a roof space, subfloor or room cannot be safely reached on the day, the report names it as not inspected and says why.
Our defect investigation report is prepared for you and the builder to work from. If the matter goes to the Building and Plumbing Commission's dispute resolution service (formerly DBDRV) or to VCAT, you will need an expert witness report written to the VCAT practice note instead.
Unsealed junctions between cladding types and gaps from fascia into the roof void.
When the step at the front door is higher than the building code allows.
Comparing finished repairs with the insurer's scope of works, item by item.
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections A full walk through before keys, with brickwork, flashings and stormwater given proper attention. 
New Construction Stage Inspections Seven inspections through a Pakenham build, each booked while the work is still visible. 
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections AS 4349.1 inspection of an established Pakenham home, from the roof space to the side path. 
Building and Pest Inspections Building and timber pests together, with the garden checked as closely as the house. 
Rental minimum standards (Victoria) inspections All 15 Victorian rental minimum standards checked in your Pakenham property before it is listed. 
Dilapidation Reports Photographs and notes of your home's condition before a neighbour's demolition or build begins. Expert Witness Reports For matters heading to VCAT, prepared to the tribunal's expert evidence practice note. 
Pre-Listing Inspections See your Pakenham home the way a buyer's inspector will, before the board goes up. Insurance Claim Assessments An independent view of damage, or of repair work carried out under a claim. Instant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
No. This report is aimed at you and your builder. The Building and Plumbing Commission's dispute resolution service and VCAT need an expert witness report written to the VCAT expert evidence practice note, which we prepare as a separate service.
When you already know the problem and need it explained and pinned to a requirement, rather than a full list of every item in the house.
Yes. We compare what was done with the scope of works item by item and record anything missed or poorly finished.
No. The investigation is non destructive. If the cause can only be confirmed by opening up, the report says so.
Destructive investigation, engineering certification, soil or concrete testing, electrical and plumbing testing, and the repair work itself.
Within 24 hours of the visit, with photos and measurements for each item.