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# Independent waterproofing inspections & reports.

Buying a property, managing a building, or facing a dispute over a leak? We provide independent waterproofing inspections and written reports — pre-purchase inspections, defect diagnosis, AS 3740 compliance audits and expert reports for strata and legal matters.

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## An independent set of expert eyes, and a report you can rely on

Waterproofing problems are expensive, hidden and contentious. A failing balcony membrane or a leaking basement can cost tens of thousands to remediate, the cause is often disputed between owner, builder and body corporate, and the evidence is literally buried beneath tiles and finishes. In these situations, an independent, expert inspection and a clear written report are invaluable.

We provide inspection and reporting as a distinct service, separate from remedial works. Because we install and repair waterproofing every day, we know exactly what to look for, where failures originate and how they should have been detailed — and we document it in a report that stands up to scrutiny from certifiers, insurers, body corporates and, where necessary, tribunals and courts.

Whether you need due-diligence confidence before a purchase, a defect diagnosis to support a warranty claim, a compliance audit for a certifier, or an expert report for a strata dispute, we provide a factual, professional assessment from a specialist who understands the systems in question.

Inspection services

## The right report for the situation

### Pre-purchase inspections

Assessment of waterproofing condition and risk before you buy — wet areas, balconies, roofs and below-ground — so there are no expensive surprises.

### Defect identification reports

Diagnosis of the cause of an active or suspected waterproofing defect, with supporting evidence for warranty, insurance or QBCC claims.

### AS 3740 compliance audits

Assessment of wet-area waterproofing against AS 3740 for certifiers, builders and owners — new construction and renovation.

### Strata & body corporate reports

Building-wide waterproofing condition assessments to inform maintenance planning and sinking-fund budgets.

### Expert & dispute reports

Independent expert reports for disputes over waterproofing defects and workmanship, suitable for legal and tribunal proceedings.

### Maintenance inspections

Periodic inspection programmes that catch early-stage membrane and joint deterioration before it becomes failure.

How an inspection works

## Inspection to written report

#### Scope the inspection

We agree the purpose — pre-purchase, defect, compliance or dispute — and the areas to be assessed, so the report answers the questions you actually need answered.

#### Inspect & document

A systematic on-site inspection using moisture measurement, thermal imaging, cameras and, where useful, drone and endoscopic inspection of concealed areas.

#### Analyse & diagnose

We interpret the findings against the relevant standards and our installation experience to determine condition, compliance and, for defects, the likely cause.

#### Report

A clear, written report with findings, supporting photographs, conclusions and, where requested, recommendations — suitable for the audience it’s intended for.

Why independence matters

## A report that carries weight

The value of an inspection lies in the credibility and clarity of its report. Ours are built to stand up to scrutiny.

- Specialist expertise — assessed by people who install and remediate these systems, not generalist inspectors.
- Standards-referenced — findings measured against AS 3740, AS 4654.2 and the relevant codes, not opinion alone.
- Evidence-based — supported by moisture data, thermal imaging and photographic records that document the findings.
- Written for the audience — whether a certifier, an insurer, a body corporate committee or a tribunal, the report suits its purpose.

Inspection types

## Which inspection do you need?

A quick guide to the inspection types we provide and when each applies. Contact us to discuss the right one for your situation and to confirm fees.

Inspection type | Typically used for
--- | ---
Pre-purchase inspection | Due diligence before buying a home or unit
Defect identification report | Diagnosing a leak; warranty, insurance or QBCC claims
AS 3740 compliance audit | Certifier, builder or owner verification of wet-area work
Strata condition report | Body corporate maintenance and budget planning
Expert / dispute report | Waterproofing defect disputes and legal proceedings
Maintenance inspection | Ongoing programmes for commercial and strata assets

Note on fees. No-obligation quotations for remedial works follow a site inspection at no charge. Independent inspection reports commissioned as a standalone service — such as pre-purchase, expert and compliance reports — are a professional service for which a fee applies. We confirm the fee when we scope the inspection.

Common questions

## Waterproofing inspection FAQs

It depends on the purpose. If we’re inspecting to quote remedial works, that assessment and quotation are free and without obligation. Independent inspection reports commissioned as a standalone professional service — pre-purchase inspections, defect diagnosis reports, compliance audits and expert reports — attract a fee, which we confirm when scoping the work.

Yes. We provide independent, evidence-based written reports suitable for body corporate matters, insurance and QBCC claims, and disputes over waterproofing defects and workmanship. The report documents the findings, the likely cause and supporting evidence in a form appropriate to the proceedings.

It is well worth considering, particularly for older units and buildings with balconies, basements or a history of water issues. Waterproofing defects are among the most expensive to remediate and are easily missed in a general building inspection. A specialist pre-purchase waterproofing inspection identifies risk before you commit.

Depending on the situation we use moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and cameras including endoscopic and drone cameras for concealed and hard-to-access areas. This lets us document conditions behind and above finishes without destructive investigation wherever possible.

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## Get an expert opinion in writing

Buying, managing or disputing — an independent waterproofing report gives you the facts. Contact us to scope an inspection.

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