Structural Inspections & Engineer Reports in Melbourne
Independent inspections by qualified structural engineers, with written reports and certificates accepted by councils and building surveyors across Victoria.
We reply to every enquiry within a few business hours.
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In short: A structural engineer inspects the parts of a building that hold it up (footings, walls, framing, roof structure and retaining walls) and explains what's wrong, how serious it is and what to do next in a written report. We inspect homes and commercial buildings across Greater Melbourne and Victoria for owners, buyers, builders and councils.
An inspection tells you what's actually going on; the report and certificate are what your builder, conveyancer or council do something with. We provide independent structural inspections and the reports and certifications that follow, prepared in the format Victorian councils and registered building surveyors expect.
Inspections of cracking, footing movement and sloping floors
Construction stage inspections at footing, frame and other permit stages
Dilapidation reports before nearby construction or excavation
Structural adequacy reports and engineering certificates for council
Retaining wall condition reports
Solar roof structural assessments
Who this is for
Home buyers wanting a structural check before purchase, owners worried about cracks or movement, builders needing stage inspections signed off, and neighbours of construction or excavation sites who need their property's condition recorded.
When should a structural engineer inspect your house?
When you see signs of movement, before buying a property with known issues, before nearby excavation or construction starts, or when your building surveyor asks for an engineer's inspection at a construction stage. An engineer's report tells you whether the cause is structural and what to do about it.
Cracks that are wide, growing or stepped through brickwork
Doors and windows that start sticking
Sloping or bouncy floors
Leaning walls, fences or retaining walls
Excavation or building work about to start next door
Structural inspection or building inspection: what's the difference?
A building and pest inspection is a broad visual check of a property's condition and pests. A structural engineer's inspection goes deeper on the structure (footings, cracking, movement and load paths) and gives an engineering opinion on causes and repairs. Many buyers get both, or call us when a building report flags cracking. See pre-purchase structural inspections.
What do cracks in a house mean?
Many fine cracks are cosmetic and come from normal shrinkage and seasonal ground movement in Melbourne's reactive clay. Cracks that are wide, getting bigger, stepped through brickwork, or that come with sticking doors and sloping floors can point to footing movement and should be inspected by an engineer.
Our report explains the likely cause, whether the cracking is structural, and what repairs or monitoring we recommend.
Common mistakes to avoid
Patching cracks without finding the cause
Waiting until cracks are wide before getting advice
Letting work start next door without a dilapidation report
Relying on a building and pest report to answer structural questions
Getting started
What we need from you, and what you'll receive
What we need from you
The property address and how to arrange access
What triggered the inspection: cracks, a purchase, works next door or a surveyor's request
Photos of the issues
Your deadline, such as settlement or a permit stage
Any previous reports or plans
What you'll receive
An on-site inspection by a qualified structural engineer
A written report with photos, findings and likely causes
Recommendations in plain language
A certificate where one is required
Answers to your follow-up questions
How it works
From enquiry to finished documents in four steps
1
Book the inspection
Tell us the property, what triggered the need for it, and any deadline.
2
Fixed-price quote
A firm price and report date before we start.
3
On-site inspection
A qualified structural engineer inspects the relevant elements.
4
Written report
Findings and recommendations in plain language, plus a certificate where one's required.
What affects the cost of a structural inspection?
Every inspection is quoted individually. The main factors are:
The type of inspection and report
The size of the property and access to the subfloor and roof space
How many issues need to be assessed
The property's location
How soon you need the report
Whether a certificate is required
How quoting works
Send photos or plans through the form, or call us on 03 7048 4006. We reply within a few business hours (same business day, or the next business day at the latest) with a fixed price and a delivery date.
Fixed price before we start. What we quote is what you pay, with no variations appearing at invoice time.
10% price-match guarantee. Found a lower quote for the same scope? We'll match it and take 10% off.
No obligation. Ask a question or get a quote; you decide whether to go ahead.
Client reviews
What our clients say
We hold a 5.0 rating on Google. Here's a sample — you can read every review on our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
“I used [them] for some pool engineering in Melbourne, they were super helpful and easy to work with. They also provided very prompt responses to RFI's which was very useful.”
WWade Harris Google review
★★★★★
“It was a pleasure dealing with these guys, nothing was too much trouble and the job was completed quicker than I thought possible with building surveyors being so busy nowadays”
How much does a structural engineer inspection cost?
It depends on the type of inspection, the property and what needs assessing. Tell us about the property and the issue and we'll reply with a fixed price, usually within a few business hours.
What's the difference between a pre-purchase inspection and a general building inspection?
A pre-purchase structural inspection is carried out by a qualified structural engineer and focuses specifically on footings, framing, cracking and movement, which is more specialised than a general building inspection.
Do you inspect for termites or pests?
No. We inspect the structure. For termites and pests you need a licensed pest inspector, and many buyers get a building and pest inspection as well as our structural inspection.
How long does a structural inspection take?
Time on site depends on the property's size, access and the issues involved. We confirm the inspection date and when you'll receive the written report when we quote.
How fast can you turn around a report?
Turnaround depends on the type of inspection and current bookings. We confirm a realistic date at quote stage; tell us your deadline and we'll work to it.
Do you provide dilapidation reports before nearby construction?
Yes. We document the existing condition of your property before nearby excavation or construction, so there's a clear record if damage is later disputed.
Will the report be accepted by my council or building surveyor?
Yes, our reports and certificates are prepared in the format Victorian councils and registered building surveyors expect.
