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Root-cause investigation of construction defects — Building surveyor
Describe the defect, when it first appeared and what repairs have already been attempted. Supply drawings, photographs and correspondence so the investigator can test relevant explanations rather than assume the most visible symptom is the original cause.
Service scope
Investigation intended to explain a defined construction defect by examining observations, history and relevant design or workmanship evidence. The process must distinguish plausible explanations from established causes and from separate questions of contractual liability.
What is normally included
- Defect-history and evidence review
- Targeted investigation planning
- Findings, uncertainty and remedial-direction reporting
What is not included
- Guaranteed single-cause diagnosis
- Automatic allocation of legal blame
Typical tasks
- Establish defect chronology
- Review relevant design and work records
- Inspect the affected and connected elements
- Identify evidence supporting or contradicting possible causes
- Report conclusions and proportionate next steps
What to include in your brief
- Dated defect history
- Previous repair information
- Drawings and specifications
- Photographs and reports
- Decision or dispute context
Choosing the right professional
Ask how competing explanations will be assessed and what additional evidence may be needed. Technical cause, repair design and legal responsibility should remain distinct outputs unless separately commissioned with suitable expertise.
Important considerations
- A prior repair may change or conceal evidence
- Several contributing causes may exist
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