A Barrason's Group Company
Structural inspection services
Barrason’s Structural Inspections team consists of experienced engineers and professionals who conduct site investigations, compliance inspections and provide construction advice. Our services are available to builders, developers, project managers, strata and building managers, earthmoving and civil contractors, owner builders and homeowners.
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Structural Building Inspections
- Unlike a building inspector, we are able to provide advice on remedial action if structural defects are found. If you do decide to buy, this work can be commissioned separately.
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Building Crack Inspection
- Finding cracks and defects due to movement in your building can be concerning. Our team has extensive knowledge of local site conditions and experience in identifying the causes of these faults. Once detected, we can provide cost-effective solutions to ensure your residence will continue to perform in a structurally sound manner.
Building Compliance Inspections
- Our experienced team is able to attend site at critical construction stages, to ensure that what is constructed is compliant with the approved engineering drawings, safeguarding the structural integrity of your project.
Solar Roof Inspections and Design
- If you are wanting to install solar panels on your house or commercial building roof and want to know if the roof is suitable to support the additional loads, we can help. Our experienced team can inspect the roof structure and provide you with a report outlining the roof suitability and suggest strengthening recommendations if required.
Weather Event Inspections
- Our mobile & experienced team has the ability to quickly attend site & provide solutions to any issues that are pre-existing or damaged due to an insured event. Such as flooding, fire, wind, earthquake to name a few.
Expert Witness Reports
- Are you wanting to have a comprehensive causation report, with remedial actions and estimated construction costs? Our Expert Witness reports will assist you in getting the results you want against any damage caused to your home.
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Load Bearing Wall Removal Inspections
- Should you desire to remove an existing wall, our experienced team can attend the site and perform a visual inspection of the subject areas. We will produce a report with photographs and comments on the structural implications of the proposed wall removal and should a structural beam be required; our team can provide the design for you. Our informative reports include comments and advice on any specific structural support or connection requirements, as well as general construction advice including recommended remedial works.
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Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Finding a structural problem with your new home or commercial building after you have purchased it can be disappointing and sometimes costly. Our wealth of experience enables us to effectively determine any structural defects within a building before you buy. Unlike a building inspector, we are able to provide advice on remedial action if structural defects are found. If you do decide to buy, this work can be commissioned separately.
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Building Notice Inspections & Certifications
- If you have a structure that was constructed without approval from Council, our inspectors can assess the structural integrity and provide you with the supporting documentation required to gain a Council Building Permit approval. Should you require remedial work, our experienced team can provide you with the advice you need to ensure the best outcome is reached.
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Dilapidation Reports
- Are you concerned about the effects of nearby construction on your property? Our expert team will review the condition of your property before construction commences and will provide you with video or photographic evidence of their findings.
- If you believe the neighbouring works have affected the condition of your property, we will return to undertake a comparative survey of the areas of concern.
Form 137B Reports and Certifications
- Our experienced team is able to attend site to ensure that what is constructed as either incomplete or defective works, including the use of secondhand or recycled materials in your owner-built project. Within six and a half years of completing the building work, this is a requirement of the Victorian Building Act 1993 and forms part of the Section 32, helping you sell your home.
Infrastructure Inspections
- Accreditation Level 1 & 2 Inspections:
- What is a Level 1 inspection? Our level 1 bridge inspection and culvert inspections are a visual inspection of the structure, aimed at identifying any unusual characteristics or anomalies that warrant further detailed inspection.
- The Level 2 Condition Assessment, often referred to as the Detailed Visual Bridge Inspection, enables the assessment of a bridge’s condition and early detection of any damage or deterioration that may pose a safety hazard. Early detection can also prevent accelerated deterioration.
Site Inspections & Certifications
- Structural Inspections team of experienced engineers and professionals who conduct site investigations, compliance inspections and provide construction advice. Our services are available to builders, developers, project managers, strata and building managers, earthmoving and civil contractors, owner-builders and homeowners.