What, When, And Why of A Dilapidation Report

If any major construction is taking place near your home in Melbourne, the integrity of your residence might just be at stake. Major construction means there will be uses of heavy machinery causing damage to the surrounding area. So that no future conflict happens, a dilapidation report in Melbourne is obtained before any heavy construction or demolition job starts on nearby properties. This is the best way to defend yourself, protect your property, and prevent messy confrontations.

A dilapidation report refers to a comprehensive inspection with a documented report of the present condition of the neighboring properties of a residence. This is how homeowners can take proper precautions to make a record of a residence's present condition. This is usually done before and after any major construction or demolition project commences. Also popular as a condition report, a dilapidation inspection is required to receive a Development Approval (DA) for a project that may lead to possible damages to property adjacent.

From a detailed condition report by experienced building inspectors, you get exterior to interior inspection with close attention to some particular areas having high chances of being affected by the project. There will be a detailed measurement and description of the property’s actual conditions including diagrams and images During the inspection, the condition of the following details will be looked into:

Cracks in tile around plumbing fixtures

Cracks in internal and external wall 

Exterior brickwork cracks

Loose or missing frames

Cracks in concrete or pavers 

Ground movement indications

Architrave alignments

Anyone can apply for a dilapidation report. But you only require such reports in a few cases such as major development projects, structure demolitions, and land excavations nearby your property.