What types of inspections and building reports do SHS Building Consultants undertake?
A fully detailed SHS building causation report will supply the client with an unbiased answer as to “what” happened in an alleged event to cause the damage to people or property. An SHS causation report will address the event itself, the cause of the damage to a building or person and also identify what damage has resulted – including the type of damage expected from the event and any alleged damage from the event. The report will also identify what should be done to rectify the defect so that it does not continue to contribute to similar damage.
- Building Defects and Defective Building Work
Building defects are common to many buildings and are inspected in order to determine if the method of construction has contributed to the event or any resultant damage. To determine defective building work the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards and Manufacturer Installation Guides are referenced within the report.
Home owner warranty is a legislated building warranty that applies to all new buildings for 6 years from handover. In Western Australia builders must warranty their work, If the builder dies or becomes insolvent the insurance provider becomes responsible (within certain time and cost limits) to rectify resultant damage caused by defective building work. The Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards and Manufacturer Installation Guides are referenced within the HOW report to identify defective building work (the building contracts are referenced to establish responsibility) and therefore any implied breach which may warrant rectification work to be undertaken.
*Other reports are available on request and can be tailored to our client’s specific needs.
