Building Services

Defect Diagnosis

A building defect is defined as a material, component or finish which does not meet its expected performance criteria.

Defect Diagnosis can relate to issues with all types of buildings. The findings of defects and conclusions on how to best put them right is reasonably straightforward, but to give your clients the best chance of success A special techniques and assistance give strong merits to the evidence.

Technical knowledge and an understanding of building construction are vital in properly identifying the cause of the defect and the curative measures required to correct it.

In the event of Building works not being carried out as agreed, such as defective construction or installation works like bathroom/kitchen installations or unfit for purpose Cavity Wall Insulation.

We produce specialist reports

Our Panel of surveyors will produce a specialist report and often identify other problems with the building work that the client was otherwise unaware of.

All of our reports comply with the Civil Procedure Rules. They are an independent and unbiased product of the surveyor, and fall within his expertise, experience and knowledge.

Inspection & Analysis

Instructions usually include inspection, analysis and reporting on the following:

• Water penetration (dampness & ingress)

• Condensation

• Defective detailing and finishes

• Movement and cracking

• Concrete and Deleterious Materials

• Curtain Walling, Cladding and Glazing

• Heritage and Conservation

In the event of Building works not being carried out as agreed, such as defective construction or installation works like bathroom/kitchen installations or unfit for purpose Cavity Wall Insulation.