Dilapidation Surveys

At RM Surveys, we provide comprehensive dilapidation surveys to help protect your assets and manage risk, ensuring all potential impacts are recorded. With our expert team and precise interactive georeferenced deliverables, we give you peace of mind and safeguard your project from future disputes over structural damage.
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Comprehensive Dilapidation Deliverables Pre and Post-Construction Insight

At RM Surveys, we offer expert dilapidation surveying services to document both pre-existing and post-construction conditions, ensuring you avoid disputes and effectively manage risks throughout your project.

Our surveys are critical for assessing the condition of nearby structures before construction or demolition begins, and our post-construction data confirm that assets remain unaffected or identify any potential impacts.

Our interactive deliverables provide the insight needed to ensure your project runs smoothly, while safeguarding surrounding assets from start to finish.

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Protecting Your Assets: The Role of Dilapidation Surveys

Dilapidation surveys are essential pre-construction assessments that accurately document the current condition of assets and structures before construction work commences.

By providing a clear record before any works begin, they help avoid disputes, offer legal protection, and give peace of mind to all parties involved.

Dilapidation Survey Projects

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1 Dilapidation Survey of Newspaper House

RM Surveys conducted a dilapidation survey for Newspaper House in Osborne Park before the commencement of its renovation to incorporate the Channel 7 headquarters. We assessed the existing conditions of the property, documenting any structural or cosmetic issues to ensure accountability during and after construction. This dilapidation survey played a key role in protecting both the contractor and property owners by providing a clear benchmark for any potential damage or changes resulting from the project’s modifications and additions.

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2 Dilapidation Survey for Cloisters on Hay

RM Surveys conducted a comprehensive Property Condition and Dilapidation Survey for levels 3, 4, and 5 of the Cloisters on Hay redevelopment, overseen by Probuild. This survey was crucial for documenting the current state of the property before the handover, ensuring any changes or potential damage during construction are properly recorded. In addition to the dilapidation survey, RM Surveys provided ongoing surveying services for the broader Cloisters on Hay redevelopment, ensuring precise planning and accountability throughout the project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dilapidation survey?

A dilapidation survey is a pre-construction inspection that documents the existing condition of structures, assets, surrounding areas and adjacent properties near a proposed construction site. It provides a clear, photographic record to help prevent disputes about potential damage during construction. Dilapidation survey inspections are also conducted for post-construction comparison against pre-construction inspections.

Why do I need a dilapidation survey before starting construction?

A dilapidation survey helps protect both property owners and contractors by documenting the condition of nearby structures before any construction work begins. This evidence can prevent legal disputes by clearly establishing the state of the property, offering peace of mind for all parties.

Who benefits from a dilapidation survey?

A wide range of industries including construction, infrastructure and property development benefit from dilapidation surveys. Asset owners such as councils, commercial property managers and developers, can ensure that any pre-existing conditions are thoroughly documented. Contractors and civil engineers are also protected from unfounded damage claims, safeguarding project timelines and reducing potential liabilities.

What is included in a dilapidation survey assessment?

A dilapidation survey assessment includes visual inspection, supported by high-resolution digital photography and georeferenced data. It provides insight into the current condition of the relevant areas and provides a clear point of reference for post-construction evaluations.