Dilapidation Report Perth
The Trusted Name in Pre Purchase Inspections Throughout Perth
Dilapidation Report
What is a Dilapidation Report?
A Dilapidation Report (also known as a Property Condition Survey) is a formal, independent record of a property’s condition at a specific point in time. At Delve Building Inspections, our registered builders conduct a thorough visual assessment of your Perth home or commercial building to document any pre-existing cracks, defects, or structural issues.
This report serves as your “baseline” evidence. If nearby construction causes new damage—such as wall cracks from vibrations or boundary fence movement—you have the professional documentation needed to support a repair claim.
Why Do You Need a Dilapidation Survey?
Whether you are the homeowner next to a new build or a developer starting a project, a dilapidation report is your best insurance policy against costly legal disputes.
For Homeowners: Provides legal protection and peace of mind if a neighbour is demolishing, excavating, or building a pool/extension near your boundary.
For Builders & Developers: Protects you against unfair claims for pre-existing damage on neighbouring properties.
For Council Requirements: Many Perth local councils require a dilapidation report as a condition of Development Approval (DA).
Contact Us!
We service all of Perth offering qualified building inspections
0400 041 353
Whats Included
Our inspections are conducted by WA Registered Builders (BP104336) and comply with AS 4349.0-2007. We leave no stone unturned, documenting:
Internal Surfaces:
Detailed photos and descriptions of walls, ceilings, cornices, and floor tiling.
External Structures:
Inspection of brickwork, render, eaves, and roof plumbing.
Hardscaping
Driveways, footpaths, crossovers, and swimming pool areas.
Boundaries
Retaining walls and boundary fences (often the first areas to show movement)
Measurement
Precise measurement of existing crack widths using digital calipers for accurate “before and after” comparison.
