A crack you want explained.
Visible cracking, distortion or movement affecting walls, floors or other accessible parts of a property. We record the concern and explain where further investigation or monitoring may be needed.
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ENGINEERING & PROPERTY REPORTSA property concern.
Find out what needs attention.
From a visible defect to a question about building works, drainage or the property itself, we provide focused inspections and tailored engineering reports to explain what we observed, possible causes where the evidence supports them, and recommended actions.
Discuss your concernEvery property is different. Your report should be too.
START WITH YOUR QUESTIONWhatever the property concern,
Whatever the property concern,
let’s talk it through.
It does not have to fit a particular category. Contact us about anything concerning your property, its condition or works carried out. We will review your enquiry, explain how we can help and agree an appropriate scope—or advise when another specialist is needed.
Changes you need checked.
Concerns about alterations, removed walls, exposed steelwork, timber supports or recent construction. The inspection focuses on the works and available information agreed in your brief.
Questions above your ceiling.
Attic conversions, altered roof structures, visible sagging or concerns about supports and workmanship. We identify what can be assessed and what may need opening up or further design review.
A recurring problem to understand.
Surface-water problems, drainage concerns, water entry or other visible building defects. We assess the agreed concern and outline which checks or repairs to consider.
Your concern isn’t listed?
A query from a buyer, homeowner, solicitor, lender or contractor can be the starting point. Send the details and any photographs or documents—we will confirm whether an engineering report is appropriate.
Tell us what you needEXAMPLES FROM OUR WORKDifferent properties.
Different properties.
Different questions.
These anonymised examples illustrate how the scope and recommendations change with the concern. Each report reflects the conditions and information available for that particular inspection.
Before the works are covered up.
- The concern
- Questions about structural alterations during a residential refurbishment.
- What we reviewed
- Accessible steelwork, supports, floor joists, connections, cracking and available design documentation.
- What we recommended
- Identify matters requiring further investigation and confirmation by the responsible structural designer before concealment.
Understanding the altered roof.
- The concern
- A recently altered attic with visible roof deformation and questions about its structural arrangement.
- What we reviewed
- Accessible roof alterations, steel supports, floor construction and associated ventilation and construction concerns.
- What we recommended
- Request design records and recommend targeted opening-up and further structural assessment where concealed details could not be verified.
Finding a route forward for water.
- The concern
- Recurring surface water reaching a garden and the area beneath a dwelling.
- What we reviewed
- Reported flooding history, visible site conditions, likely water routes and accessible drainage arrangements.
- What we recommended
- A staged approach to drainage investigation, with broad interception and discharge options subject to further surveys and design.
FROM CONCERN TO CLARITYYour question.
Your question.
Findings you can act on.
A tailored inspection, with the findings brought together in a practical report you can understand and use.
01
Tell us what’s happening
Share the property details, your concern and any photographs or relevant documents.
02
We agree the brief
We confirm what needs reviewing, the access required and your tailored quote.
03
We inspect & assess
We review the agreed accessible areas, record observations and photographs, and assess the available evidence.
04
Your report, explained
Receive a written report explaining the findings, their significance and any repairs or further investigation to consider.
YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR QUESTION.
Tell us what’s happening.
Share the address or Eircode, describe the concern and tell us when you first noticed it. Photographs, previous reports, relevant drawings and any specific questions help us understand what you need.
Discuss your concern Or call 01 531 0287What we agree before the inspection.
We confirm the purpose of the report, the agreed areas of inspection, the information needed and the fee before arranging your visit.
Findings relate to the agreed scope and accessible conditions at the time of inspection. Further investigation may be required to resolve concealed or uncertain issues.
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