Construction type
Tilt panel, block work and suspended concrete slabs each behave differently — we identify what you've got and how it's performing.
Service 01
Site Inspection
A hands-on condition assessment of your structure — what it's made of, how it's exposed, and exactly where it's deteriorating — measured against the Australian Standard, not guesswork.
On the day
What we assess
Every building is different, but a thorough inspection covers the same fundamentals.
Exposure classification
Coastal buildings carry a higher exposure class under AS3600 — proximity to surf and salt air drives how aggressive the environment is.
Grade & cover
We check the concrete grade and the cover to reinforcement against what the code requires for your exposure class.
Spalling & concrete cancer
Blown-out concrete, exposed and corroding reinforcement, and the areas where damage is spreading below the surface.
Cracking & movement
Shrinkage and racking cracks — what's cosmetic and what points to something structural underneath.
Water ingress & ponding
Rooftop ponding, failed waterproofing and water paths — often the engine driving the deterioration you can see.
Assessed to AS3600
For a typical coastal slab classed B1, the code calls for around 32 MPa concrete with 40 mm cover to the reinforcement. We measure what's there against what's required — and tell you where the gap is.
The visit
How an inspection runs
1
Walk & brief
We start with what's worrying you and what's changed, then walk the areas of concern together.
2
Hands-on assessment
Close inspection of the concrete, reinforcement and water paths — photographed and noted as we go. Where access is limited, we record it.
3
On-the-spot read
Before we leave you get a clear, honest picture: what matters, what doesn't, and what we'd do next.
Inspection fee — by location
The on-site inspection carries a fee that depends on where your building is. We'll confirm it on your free call, before anyone drives out — no surprises.
After the inspection
You leave with answers, then a report.
Every inspection ends in a report — your choice of a brief verbal report on the day, or the full written report with prioritised recommendations and a contact library.
Typical findings
Concrete blown-out repair
Corroded reinforcement
Shrinkage / racking cracks
Rooftop water ponding
Waterproofing at end of life
Insufficient cover
Salt / chloride attack
Ref. AS3600 — Concrete Structures Code · exposure classifications drive grade & cover requirements.
Not sure if you need an inspection yet?
Send three photos and we'll tell you on a free call. If a visit isn't worth it, we'll say so.
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