What a Commercial Dilapidation Report Covers
To protect yourself against any claims from adjoining properties regarding their existing building structure or associated assets, we recommend completing a dual process of commercial dilapidation reports which are specifically tailored to your project. Without supporting documentation covering conditions of kerbing, roadways, drainage or pathways as well as pre and post-construction, councils are very unlikely to return their bond to you. The preconstruction report is highly important and requires an on-sit inspection by one of our qualified team members. Any existing structural issues or damage is documented in the report and supported by a photographic portfolio. Our detailed report is highly valuable in verifying preexisting conditions should the need arise in the case of a claim. A post-construction report also involves an on-site inspection after work has been completed. Any changes or damages caused by heavy machinery or excavation to council owned assets or other adjoining property is documented and is supported by photographic evidence.
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