Pricing Plan
Minimum Inspection Pricing
Every figure below is a minimum fee. Once we have confirmed the scope of your inspection — the property, the areas of concern and the documentation you need — you receive a fixed written quotation for standard inspection work. Nothing proceeds until you approve it. Expert witness, VCAT and court attendance work is quoted as a scoped fee estimate based on our minimum engagement and hourly rates, because the hours required depend on how the matter progresses.
Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation
Talk directly to a qualified structural engineer before booking. Get advice on the right service for your situation.
- 15 minutes with a qualified structural engineer
- Advice on which service your situation actually needs
- No obligation to book
Pre-Purchase / Pre-Sale Inspections
Quick engineer opinion
+ GST
- On-site inspection by structural engineer
- Verbal assessment only
- Quick advice pre-auction or pre-sale
Engineer-signed written report
+ GST
- On-site inspection by structural engineer
- Full written report with findings + recommendations
- Insurance, council, and sale-ready documentation
Structural Damage & Movement Reports
Cracks, movement, or foundation issues
+ GST
- On-site inspection by structural engineer
- Verbal summary with key findings
- Quick advice pre-auction or pre-sale
Engineer-signed, detailed assessment
+ GST
- Full inspection of cracks + movement
- Engineer-prepared written report
- Ready for insurers, builders, councils
Other Services
+ GST each
- Full condition survey of each property
- Dated photographic record of existing defects
- Engineer-signed report for each property
+ GST
- Condition survey of a single property
- Dated photographic record of existing defects
- Engineer-signed report for your records
+ GST
- Two adjoining properties in one attendance
- Dated photographic record for each property
- Separate engineer-signed report per property
+ GST
- Independent inspection and technical assessment
- Expert report in VCAT-compliant format
- Prepared under the Expert Witness Code of Conduct
+ GST
- Attendance at hearing, mediation or conclave
- Charged hourly, including reasonable preparation
- Booked once a hearing date is confirmed
+ GST
- Staged inspections through construction
- Written report issued after each stage
- Photographic record of workmanship issues
+ GST
- One additional site attendance beyond the agreed stages
- Written summary of findings
- Charged per visit
Understanding Your Quote
Listed fees are minimums. Your fixed quotation is priced on the job in front of us, using these factors:
- Size of the property and number of storeys
- Location and travel distance from Geelong or South Melbourne
- Access to the site and to the affected areas
- Structural complexity of the building
- Documentation available — plans, permits, prior reports
- Urgency and the turnaround you need
- Scope — verbal advice on the day, or a full engineer-signed report
These sit outside a standard inspection fee. We will quote them separately if you need them:
- Structural design, drawings or remedial specifications
- Invasive investigation or specialist testing — concrete scanning, geotechnical, soil or laboratory
- Additional site visits beyond those quoted
- Travel to regional properties more than two hours drive one way
- Attendance at hearings, mediation or conclave ($350/hr)
Pricing Questions
Is GST included in your prices?
All prices listed are exclusive of GST. GST is added and confirmed in your final invoice.
The above are minimum fees only. Final pricing depends on the property’s size, complexity, location, documentation provided and access requirements. A fixed quotation is provided before work commences for standard inspection services. Expert witness, VCAT and court attendance work is quoted as a scoped fee estimate based on our minimum engagement and hourly rates rather than as a fixed price. Regional properties located more than 2 hours’ drive (one way) may incur an additional travel charge.
What affects the final price of my inspection?
Seven things: the size of the property and number of storeys, its location and travel distance, access to the site and to the affected areas, the structural complexity of the building, the documentation you can provide, how urgently you need it, and the scope you choose — verbal advice on the day or a full engineer-signed report. All seven are assessed before we issue your fixed quotation.
Do I have to pay upfront?
Yes. Payment is required to confirm your booking. This ensures we can allocate an engineer to your inspection date and deliver your report on time.
Can I get a written quote before committing?
Absolutely. Every inspection is confirmed with a written scope of works and fixed fee before we proceed.
How soon can I get my report?
Most inspections are completed within 10–12 business days. If you need it faster, let us know and we’ll do our best to prioritise your job.
Can your reports be used for insurance, council, or VCAT?
Yes. All full reports are engineer-signed, insurance and council compliant, and VCAT/DBDRV ready if required.
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