Surveys and Valuations
• preparation of judicial expert reports, appointed as an expert witness by various courts.
• collaboration with law firms
What is it for?
An expert report is useful in many contexts:
- Court proceedings
This is its most common function. It serves as technical evidence in cases concerning:
- Construction defects or poorly executed renovations.
- Disputes between owner and builder/developer.
- Hidden defects in the purchase of a home.
- Structural problems, damp, water ingress, cracks, etc.
The judge, who is not a technical specialist, uses this report to understand the problem and make decisions.
2. Out-of-court claims
Before going to court, it can be used to:
- Make a claim to an insurer.
- Negotiate with a developer, company or neighbor.
- Provide a technical basis for a formal claim.
3. Evidence in disputes between private parties
For example:
- Damage caused by a neighbor's building work.
- Structural safety concerns in a party wall.
- Water ingress in the common areas of a building community.
4. Certifying the condition of a property
When a property is purchased or a completed works is handed over, an expert report can certify:
- The actual condition of the home.
- Whether it complies with current regulations.
- Whether the defects require repair and to what extent.
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