The dilapidation report refers to the document that is the result of an inspection conducted in order to record the current condition of a property and to identify what needs to be done to rectify it.
During construction work and afterward, the asset's condition is assessed before and after the construction work has been completed.
Dilapidation reports: features and benefits
It is crucial that the dilapidation report be documented in detail so that a full and verifiable record can be created of any unforeseen or unintentional damage that was caused as a result of the construction work.
It is also at this time that any possible patent or latent defects are pointed out during the inspection, as well as any that may arise in the future.
Even if there are no complaints or damages caused during construction, a dilapidation report should be carried out. A standard and systematic format for dilapidation reports are used to ensure consistent project records are maintained and to support any claims for compensation.
In order to create an accurate dilapidation report, it is important to mention the following details:
- Map of the area
- Examined items
- A full and proper description of the area
- The proper date of the Dilapidation Inspection
- Engineer doing the survey's signature
- Citing all pre-existing defects
- The Videos and the photos of the inspection
The complexity of the building structure should be taken into account when constructing a dilapidation report including photos, videos, and signatures as proof of the pre-construction and construction condition of the structure.
Typically, a building consultant or a professional structural engineer is commissioned to carry out a dilapidation survey or prepare a report on the damage caused by dilapidation. In order to avoid bias, these criteria will be followed in future claims.
To create a quality dilapidation report, the building consultant must be aware of the high-risk areas of various types of construction, and the possibilities of future damage, have foresight in order to minimize risk, and prepare a report that is clear and concise.
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