BWRA FAQS
Remedial work is work that is performed to repair defective or dilapidated buildings, or parts of a building. Remedial work is different from the construction of new buildings, and planning such work always requires careful investigation and preparation of scopes of work by an experienced person.
BWRA will assist you with the following steps in the remedial process:
Our consultant will attend the inspection at a time which is suitable for you. They will perform a visual inspection and take photos to use in preparing our recommendations.
When required the consultant will use specialised equipment to identify and diagnose the cause of water leaks such as moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and inspection cameras. We may undertake water testing or flood testing to replicate water leaks and assist in preparing our recommendations.
Sometimes it is necessary to remove grates and lights, move furniture, or create openings in plasterboard wall linings. If any destructive works are required, we will seek approval prior to doing so.
If you have any special requirements or concerns about the inspection, please let us know and we will accommodate you.
Simply put, our reports generally include a reference to your request, our investigation or observations in relation to the issue, our opinion or assessment, and our recommendations.
Our reports usually start at about 10 pages and can exceed 1000 pages depending on the complexity of the issues and the nature of the request.
We will prepare a report based on your type of request. Here are a few examples:
Please contact our office to discuss your request. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you are not sure what you need, we are here to help.
There are thousands of toxic moulds in Australia. If you have a moisture and mould problem in your home or place of work, it is important to know the species of spores that you, your employees, or your visitors may be inhaling or coming in contact with. Our mould investigation services will help you determine the species involved before appropriate steps can be taken.
If you have noticed any mould or dampness in your building, get started with a mould assessment. Our services will help you identify the source, the extent of damage, and the most effective, convenient, and safest rectification or repairs.
A defects report generally relates to recently completed construction work and will identify defects in the work in line with your specific request. If the work has numerous defects, the bulk of the report may be presented in a tabulated form to assist parties in working through the issues systematically.
A litigation report generally builds upon a defects report by including an expert opinion on how the work has breached relevant Codes, Standards, and Guides, or in line with the request of our instructing party.
The Home Building Act (HBA) statutory warranty periods that may apply are as follows:
There are other laws that may apply.
For legal advice on warranties please consult a legal professional. You are welcome to speak with us for our professional contacts.
Yes, we can provide a design review report with our expert opinion on the design and specification of waterproofing systems, compliance with the Building Code of Australia, or compliance with other laws such as the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act.
We can also participate in design or project meetings with Architects, Engineers, other consultants, and other stakeholders during all phases of a project.
Liquid membranes are applied on site by a waterproofer using a liquid which is transported to site in an uncured form or sometimes separated into parts. Once installed, the membrane should cure to form a seamless membrane system.
Sheet membranes are delivered to site in a roll, having been manufactured in a controlled factory environment. The waterproofer will roll out the membrane on site and install using various proprietary adhesives or welding methods.
Whether a liquid or sheet type, all membranes must always be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and the relevant Codes, Standards and Guides.
Please contact our office, we will first liaise with you to determine your specific needs.
You may provide us drawings, reports, correspondence, photos, videos to explain your needs, and we will work with you to confirm your request.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you are not sure what you need, we are here to help.
We undertake the following types of standard inspections for houses, apartments, commercial and government property:
We do not undertake pre-purchase building inspections or Building & Pest Inspections.
We can also undertake special purpose inspections. Please contact our office with your request.
We are based in Sydney, New South Wales, and frequently travel interstate for our clients.
Please contact our office to discuss availability to travel.
You don’t.
However, someone must manage both remedial and new construction work from a higher level.
Owners Committees or individual owners may be willing to manage the work themselves, however getting the assistance of a BWRA project manager has the following advantages:
