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// About us

Engineers who record. Never contractors who repair.

Omega Dilapidation Reports is an engineering-only practice. We inspect, measure, record and report on the condition of buildings, so builders, developers and neighbours can rely on the same facts before and after construction.

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// Why engineering only

Independence is the product

Who we are

Omega Dilapidation Reports is an engineering-only practice. Our structural engineers inspect and record the condition of buildings before and after nearby construction, and sign every report. We never quote for, recommend or carry out repairs.

A dilapidation report is only worth something if everyone trusts it. That's why we don't do repair work, don't recommend contractors for a fee and don't take sides. Our job is to record what's there, measure it properly and say plainly what changed.

Because our reports are prepared by structural engineers, they go beyond photographs: cracks are measured and logged, significant defects are assessed, and after the works an engineer can give an opinion on likely cause.

// How we work

Plain reports, fixed prices, fast replies

  • Fixed quotes within 1–2 business hours, so you can plan around your start date
  • Consistent methodology on every property, so reports are easy to compare later
  • Plain English, with technical detail where it matters and nowhere else
  • Signed by engineers certified by Engineers Australia and registered with RPEQ
  • One report per owner on multi-property jobs, so each owner holds the record of their own property
1–2 hrsTo your fixed quote, in business hours
$390Starting price + GST, fixed before we start
9Service areas, from Sydney to Perth
0Repair jobs quoted. Ever.

// How we inspect

How do our engineers inspect a property?

The same method on every job, so a report made before the works can be compared line by line with one made after. A typical house takes one to three hours on site; larger and commercial buildings take longer.

Photos in a fixed sequence

Each external elevation first, then room by room, so nothing is skipped and every shot can be retaken later.

Plan referencing

Every photo and crack is numbered and located on a simple plan of the property.

Crack width gauge

Widths are read against each crack, lengths measured and orientation noted: vertical, horizontal, diagonal or stepped.

Crack register

Measurements go into a register linked to the photos, and wall cracks are rated against AS 2870 categories.

Monitoring when needed

For crack monitoring, tell-tale gauges fixed across a crack are read at set intervals against the baseline.

Engineer review and signature

A structural engineer assesses significant defects and signs the report, stating what was and wasn't inspected.

Clear crack monitoring gauge screwed to a rendered wall across a horizontal crack, with an orange marker beside it
Repeat readings against a baseline show whether a crack is stable, seasonal or still widening.

Standards we reference

No Australian Standard is written specifically for dilapidation reports, so we state in each report which standards and methods were used.

StandardWhat it's used for
AS 4349.0-2007General requirements for inspecting buildings
AS 2870-2011, Appendix CDamage categories for rating wall cracks (Category 0 to 5)
DIN 4150-3 and BS 7385-2Guideline vibration values engineers commonly use to judge damage risk (not legal limits)

Read which standards dilapidation reports reference for detail.

// Who we work for

Who do we prepare reports for?

Anyone who needs a reliable record of a building's condition. Because we're independent, the same report can be trusted by both sides of a boundary.

Builders

Pre-construction reports on neighbouring properties before demolition, excavation or piling.

Developers

Multi-property records to satisfy development consent conditions, with a separate report for each owner.

Owner-builders

A fixed-price record of the houses next door before your own works begin.

Neighbours

Independent neighbour reports when building work is starting next door.

Landlords and tenants

Commercial reports at lease start and before make-good.

Strata and building owners

Building condition assessments and records ahead of adjoining works.

// Our boundaries

What we do, and what we never do

Clear limits are what keep a report independent. Here's where ours sit.

We do

  • Inspect, photograph and measure before works start
  • Assess whether defects matter structurally
  • Compare after the works and give an opinion on likely cause
  • Monitor cracks at set intervals when needed
  • Sign every report as structural engineers

We never

  • Quote for, or carry out, repairs or building work
  • Recommend contractors for a fee
  • Take sides between builder and neighbour
  • Give legal advice

// Service areas

Where we inspect

ABN 22 651 397 410 · 07 2150 0579 · info@omegadilapidationreports.com.au · Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

// Questions

About Omega: common questions

Still unsure? Call 07 2150 0579 and an engineer will talk it through.

Who prepares Omega's dilapidation reports?
Structural engineers prepare and sign every report. Our engineers are certified by Engineers Australia and registered with RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland).
Are you independent of builders and repairers?
Yes. We're engineering only: we inspect, record, report and advise. We never quote for, recommend or carry out repairs or building work, so we have no stake in the extent of any damage.
How do you inspect a property?
We photograph each elevation and accessible room in a fixed sequence, locate every photo on a plan, and measure each crack's width and length with a crack width gauge. Findings go into a crack register linked to the photos. See the sample dilapidation report.
Which standards do your reports reference?
No Australian Standard is written specifically for dilapidation reports. Reports commonly reference AS 4349.0-2007 for general inspection requirements, and we rate wall cracks with the damage categories in AS 2870-2011 Appendix C. Read Australian Standards and dilapidation reports.
Do you give legal advice?
No. We provide engineering evidence and opinion on a property's condition and on likely cause after works. For legal questions about a dispute, speak to a lawyer.
Where do you work?
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Geelong. See all service areas.

// Before work starts

Get your dilapidation report booked before the first excavator arrives.

Tell us the address and when works start. You'll have a fixed quote within 1–2 business hours, and an engineer-signed report you can rely on if anything changes.

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