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SUNSHINE COAST DILAPIDATION SURVEYS

Whether you are a developer or principal contractor, and before you begin your next excavation, construction, or infrastructure project on the Sunshine Coast, protecting yourself against unfair structural liability is critical before ground breaks.

Dilapidation Surveys Australia provides independent, pre- and post-construction dilapidation surveys, sometimes known as dilapidation reports, across the entire Sunshine Coast region.

A dilapidation survey is a detailed photographic and written report documenting the noted condition of infrastructure prior to demolition, excavation and construction commencement.

If adjacent or nearby construction causes damage to property, a dilapidation survey provides a snapshot in time and a documented baseline record, delivered electronically, of the condition of the property, including noted existing damage, defects and movement.

 

The Sunshine Coast and why dilapidation surveys matter.

The Sunshine Coast, and in particular nodes in and around the new Maroochydore CBD, Birtinya and Kawana Waters Health precinct, The Sippy Downs knowledge and tech hub, Aura Business Park at Baringa, and the Coastal corridor including Currimundi, Battery Hill, Aroona and key beachfront areas, are undergoing massive construction and development.

They are experiencing major growth and continuous construction activity, noting that Sunshine Coast City Council development approval frequently includes a dilapidation survey as part of the approval process.

With this construction activity, adjoining properties may be affected by

  •  Demolition works which may cause cracking to neighbouring properties.
  • Excavation and pile driving and the associated heavy machinery, which may cause cracking and structural movement in adjoining properties.
  • Drainage and groundwater level changes during the excavation and construction, which may affect foundations and retaining walls of neighbouring properties.

In addition, the Sunshine Coast has its own specific local challenges.

  • Sandy and reactive soils sensitive to changes in loading and moisture due to nearby construction that may alter existing ground conditions and drainage patterns.
  • Salt corrosion to properties near the coastline, which may affect steel rebar, render, and metal finishes.

Sunshine Coast dilapidation survey reports can be undertaken on

  • Residential properties and complexes
  • Commercial Infrastructure
  • Industrial Infrastructure
  • Council and civil asset surveys to satisfy Sunshine Coast Council development applications
  • Power, water and transport infrastructure
  • Public utilities
  • Educational, hospital and hotel facilities

Fast turnaround on Sunshine Coast pre- and post-dilapidation surveys undertaken by Dilapidation Surveys Australia provides timely survey reports on infrastructure in and around the Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, including but not limited to Caloundra, Pelican Waters, and Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Birtinya and Bokarina, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa Heads, Tewantin and Noosaville.