Building Defects Reports & Structural Movement Analysis & Monitoring

Building Defect Diagnosis
Structural Movement Analysis and Monitoring
Repair Specification and Project Management
Fire/Flood Damage Analysis
Subsidence/Heave Claims
Insurance Negotiations

If there is a particular defect with a property that requires further investigation, Robson Walsh is able to provide a Specific Defect report. This type of report includes a detailed analysis of the issues, recommendations for investigation repair, and includes budget estimated costs.

We act for the National House Building Council (NHBC) as an approved consultant in resolving major defects.

We offer the service as a standalone report, or as a follow-up to an RICS Homebuyer Report.

Structural Movement Analysis and Monitoring will often involve monitoring of the building or structure movement, investigation of the ground and foundation conditions, determining the location and condition of below ground drainage and services, and the influence of environmental factors including trees roots.

Insurance Claims and Negotiations

Robson Walsh has considerable experience in dealing with property insurance claims and has repaired many buildings following the effects of fire, flood and subsidence.
In particular, we can:

• Assess the extent of the damage and arrange for any necessary temporary protection or support
• Assist you in submitting your insurance claim
• Meet and agree the scope of the necessary repair works, with the loss adjuster appointed by your insurance company
• Prepare a detailed specification of works and submit for competitive tender to suitable builders
• Submit the tender results to the loss adjusters, and agree the contract sum and the contractor to be appointed
• Administer the building contract, checking on work standards and progress, and negotiate and agree the contractor’s final account
• Arrange for the provision of interim payments to the contractor with the loss adjusters
• Submit and agree the final details of the insurance claim, including any consequential losses with insurers