{"id":685,"date":"2026-01-14T03:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/?page_id=685"},"modified":"2026-10-10T06:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T06:24:14","slug":"dilapidation-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/dilapidation-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"dilapidation report"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"685\" class=\"elementor elementor-685\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe379e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dfe379e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999e729 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"999e729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Dilapidation Inspections<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a22bc elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"21a22bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get A Free Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ebca4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13ebca4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe47930 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe47930\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fee7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38fee7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dilapidation Report Melbourne<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca29f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca29f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"44\" title=\"Construction\">construction<\/a>, demolition, excavation or <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/major-defect-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"47\" title=\"Major Defect\">major<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/renovations\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"49\" title=\"Renovations\">renovations<\/a> are planned, a dilapidation <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">report<\/a> provides an <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/independent-building-inspectors-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"35\" title=\"Independent\">independent<\/a> record of a <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/property-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"30\" title=\"property\/house\">property<\/a>&#8217;s existing condition before work begins.<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"25\" title=\"Business Name\">Elevate Building Inspections<\/a>, we provide professional <strong>dilapidation reports across <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/areas-we-serve-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Melbourne\">Melbourne<\/a><\/strong>, documenting visible <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/when-do-cracks-need-a-structural-engineer\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"50\" title=\"Cracks\">cracking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/structural-issues-most-buyers-miss-at-open-homes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Structure\">structural<\/a> concerns, deterioration and other existing <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/top-15-common-building-defects-found-in-melbourne-homes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Defects\">defects<\/a> through detailed photographs and written observations.<\/p><p>Our experienced, <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"48\" title=\"Bulder\">builder<\/a>-led inspectors help homeowners, builders, developers, and property managers with independent property condition assessments before nearby construction begins.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re planning an extension, knockdown rebuild, excavation, or larger development, our dilapidation inspections give a clear baseline. This helps when someone reports property damage during or after construction.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b92435 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-right elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9b92435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0414 015 542<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61176bb e-con-full e-grid e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61176bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afef375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"afef375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dilapidation-report-melbourne.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-689\" alt=\"dilapidation report melbourne\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dilapidation-report-melbourne.webp 825w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dilapidation-report-melbourne-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dilapidation-report-melbourne-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dilapidation-report-melbourne-768x763.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-100eb9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"100eb9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-821124a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"821124a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What Is a Dilapidation Report?<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A dilapidation <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">report<\/a> documents the visible condition of a property before nearby construction, demolition or excavation begins.<\/p><p>It records existing cracking, deterioration, structural concerns and other observable defects through photographs and written descriptions.<\/p><p>This provides a reference point if changes or damage are reported during or after construction.<\/p><p>For a more detailed explanation, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/what-is-a-dilapidation-report\/\">guide to what a dilapidation report is<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328160e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"328160e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h2 data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1551\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/who-needs-a-dilapidation-report-melbourne\/\">Who Needs a Dilapidation Report in Melbourne?<\/a><\/h2><p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1598\">Dilapidation reports are commonly ordered by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1995\"><li data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1693\"><p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1693\"><strong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1616\">Homeowners<\/strong> wanting to protect their property from damage caused by neighbouring works<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1763\"><p data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1763\"><strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1723\">Builders and developers<\/strong> to limit liability and avoid disputes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1841\"><p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1841\"><strong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1810\">Property owners undertaking construction<\/strong> to demonstrate due diligence<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1915\"><p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1915\"><strong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1880\">Councils or planning authorities<\/strong> as part of development approvals<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1995\"><p data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1995\"><strong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1956\">Insurers and legal representatives<\/strong> for evidence in the event of a claim<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2124\">In many Melbourne council approvals, a dilapidation <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">report<\/a> is either required or strongly recommended before excavation begins.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a618f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75a618f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7990cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7990cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"comparison-section\">\n  <h2>Dilapidation Report vs Building Inspection<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    While both reports involve assessing a property, they serve very different purposes and are used at different stages of a project.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-table-wrapper\">\n    <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Dilapidation Report<\/th>\n          <th><a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"36\" title=\"Building Inspection\">Building Inspection<\/a><\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Records the existing condition of a property before nearby works begin.<\/td>\n          <td>Assesses the condition and defects of a property.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Conducted before a <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/major-defect-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"47\" title=\"Major Defect\">major<\/a> renovation, demolition, excavation, or infrastructure works as part of a construction project.<\/td>\n          <td>Commonly conducted before purchasing a property or during construction.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Creates evidence to protect property owners and builders from future disputes.<\/td>\n          <td>Identifies structural defects, maintenance issues, and safety concerns.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Helps determine whether damage existed before construction commenced.<\/td>\n          <td>Helps buyers and owners understand the property's condition.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Focuses on neighbouring properties and construction impacts.<\/td>\n          <td>Focuses on the building being inspected.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"comparison-section\">\n  <h2>Dilapidation Report vs Condition Report<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Many people also compare dilapidation reports with condition reports. While both document a property's state, the purpose and scope differ significantly.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-table-wrapper\">\n    <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Dilapidation Report<\/th>\n          <th>Condition Report<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Conducted before construction, excavation, demolition, or infrastructure works.<\/td>\n          <td>Commonly used for rental properties, asset management, or property handovers.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Documents existing structural and cosmetic conditions.<\/td>\n          <td>Documents the general condition of a property or asset.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Used to establish a baseline before nearby works commence.<\/td>\n          <td>Used to record the state of a property at a specific point in <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/how-long-does-a-pre-purchase-building-inspection-take-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"18\" title=\"Time\">time<\/a>.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Helps resolve disputes relating to construction-related damage.<\/td>\n          <td>Helps manage tenancy, maintenance, and asset condition records.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Focuses on neighbouring construction impacts and risk mitigation.<\/td>\n          <td>Focuses on overall property condition and wear and tear.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0292056 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0292056\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d09e752 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d09e752\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a575c45 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a575c45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Independent, Builder-Led Dilapidation Inspections<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5bc68 animated-slow elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7b5bc68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6ffdef elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"e6ffdef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Elevate Building Inspections, our experienced inspectors provide independent assessments of existing property conditions before construction, excavation or demolition begins.\n<br>\n<br>With practical building industry <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/blog\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"17\" title=\"Blog\">experience<\/a>, our team understands the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/the-importance-of-building-inspections-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"22\" title=\"Important\">importance<\/a> of accurately documenting visible defects, structural concerns and existing deterioration.\n<br>\n<br>Our detailed photo reports give homeowners, builders, and developers a clear, impartial record of the property\u2019s condition. This helps reduce uncertainty if concerns arise during or after construction.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d9b5e e-con-full e-grid e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75d9b5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e5b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3e5b13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2172\">Why Dilapidation Reports Are Important in Melbourne<\/h2><div data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A dilapidation report provides an independent record of a property&#8217;s condition before nearby construction, excavation or demolition begins.<\/p><p>It can help:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Document existing cracks, damage and structural concerns.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Reduce disputes between homeowners, builders and developers.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Provide photographic evidence if property damage is reported.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Support insurance or legal investigations where required.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Compare property conditions before and after construction.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Dilapidation reports are particularly useful for knockdown rebuilds, townhouse developments, major home extensions, basement excavations and retaining wall construction.<\/p><p>By recording existing conditions before work starts, all parties have a clearer reference point if concerns arise later.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c6ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1c6ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Melbourne-Dilapidation-Reports.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17205\" alt=\"Melbourne Dilapidation Reports\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Melbourne-Dilapidation-Reports.webp 523w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Melbourne-Dilapidation-Reports-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab6bc99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab6bc99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed89eb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed89eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82c5e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82c5e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s Included in a Building Dilapidation Report?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b38683b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b38683b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2593\">Each dilapidation report we deliver includes:<\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2647\">A detailed written record of observed conditions<\/li><li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2647\">High quality and context-labelled photographs (often with reference scales or markers)<\/li><li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2647\">Diagrams or sketches (if needed) to illustrate critical areas<\/li><li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2647\">Notes on observations, including severity, likely causes, and if further specialist investigation is needed<\/li><li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2647\">An \u201cexceptions list\u201d (i.e. items requiring follow-up or closer scrutiny)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501358 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5501358\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1170c3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1170c3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1978\">Our standard dilapidation inspection scope includes\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1923\">all accessible areas<\/strong>\u00a0of the property. Specific coverage typically includes:<\/p><h4 data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"746\">External Areas<\/h4><p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"746\">External walls, fences, boundary walls, driveways, paving, retaining walls, and surrounding landscaping elements.<\/p><hr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\" \/><h4 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"874\">Internal Areas<\/h4><p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"874\">Walls, ceilings, floors, door and window frames, finishes, and visible internal structural elements.<\/p><hr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\" \/><h4 data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"997\">Roof &amp; Drainage<\/h4><p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"997\">Roof surfaces (where accessible), gutters, downpipes, flashings, and visible drainage systems.<\/p><hr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\" \/><h4 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1123\">Outbuildings &amp; Structures<\/h4><p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1123\">Garages, sheds, pergolas, carports, and other secondary structures within the property.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\" \/><h4 data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1260\">Site Features &amp; Surroundings<\/h4><p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1260\">Footpaths, pavements, garden beds, and landscape features adjacent to buildings and structures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d46a572 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d46a572\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-983f950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"983f950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of a Dilapidation Report in Melbourne<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b39f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52b39f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a6d549 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"8a6d549\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHelps Reduce Property Damage Disputes\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA dilapidation report provides an independent record of existing defects before construction begins. This can help homeowners, builders and developers distinguish previously documented damage from changes identified during or after nearby works.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4f859 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6b4f859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupports Insurance and Legal Investigations\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDetailed photographs and written observations can provide supporting documentation if questions arise about property damage. The report may assist insurers, legal representatives and other professionals when reviewing the property's condition.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd342d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2fd342d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProvides Peace of Mind Before Construction\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRecording cracks, wear, and other visible defects gives everyone more clarity on the project.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2fb158 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a2fb158\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreates a Clear Record for Future Comparison\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA dilapidation report establishes a baseline of the property's condition. Where needed, a follow-up inspection can identify changes after construction, excavation, or demolition work.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b11f8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b11f8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b9ed07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3b9ed07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process\">\n  <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__heading\">\n      <span class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__kicker\">\n        Our Dilapidation Inspection Process\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2>Our Dilapidation Inspection Process \u2013 Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n       We make arranging a dilapidation report straightforward, from booking through to receiving your completed report.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__grid\">\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__number\">01<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Book Your Inspection<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"23\" title=\"Contact\">Contact<\/a> our team with the property details and information about the planned construction or excavation works.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__number\">02<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Property Condition Assessment<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n        Our experienced inspectors assess accessible areas of the property, documenting existing cracks, deterioration and other visible defects.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__number\">03<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Photographic Documentation<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          We record the property's condition using detailed photographs and written observations, creating a reference point before construction begins.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-dilapidation-process__number\">04<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Receive Your Report<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n        Your dilapidation report is typically delivered within 24 hours, providing an independent record of the property's condition before nearby works commence.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n  .ebi-dilapidation-process {\n  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conditions in Melbourne\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n      >\n      <div class=\"ebi-trust__overlay\">\n        <span>INDEPENDENT DILAPIDATION REPORTS<\/span>\n        <strong>Detailed Property Condition Assessments<\/strong>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-trust__content\">\n\n      <span class=\"ebi-trust__kicker\">\n        DILAPIDATION REPORTS MELBOURNE\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2>Why Choose Elevate Building Inspections?<\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"ebi-trust__intro\">\n        Our experienced building inspectors provide independent\n        dilapidation reports across Melbourne, helping homeowners,\n        builders and developers document existing property\n        conditions before construction begins.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-trust__features\">\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-trust__check\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Experienced Building Inspectors<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Practical construction knowledge and experience\n              identifying existing defects and structural concerns.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-trust__check\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Independent Reporting<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Objective assessments of property conditions,\n              supported by clear written observations.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-trust__check\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Detailed Photographic Reports<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Existing cracks, deterioration and visible\n              defects are documented for future comparison.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-trust__check\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Pre- &amp; Post-Construction Inspections<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Property conditions can be documented before\n              and after nearby construction works.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-trust__check\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Fast Report Turnaround<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Digital reports are typically delivered\n              within 24 hours of inspection.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-trust__check\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Local Melbourne Knowledge<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Servicing Melbourne's northern, eastern\n              and inner suburbs, including surrounding\n              growth areas.\n            <\/p>\n     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href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/signs-of-water-damage-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"45\" title=\"Water Damage\">moisture<\/a> meter to find high moisture levels in walls, floors, ceilings, and other materials. It does not cause damage.\n<br>\n<br>This professional-grade tool measures moisture at the surface and deeper levels. It helps us find hidden dampness, water ingress, and moisture-related defects. These issues may not be visible during a visual inspection. It is very effective for finding rising damp, roof leaks, and subfloor moisture.\n<br>\n<br>It also helps spot areas at risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/timber-pest-and-pre-purchase-pest-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Timber Pest\">timber<\/a> decay. These issues are common in many Melbourne homes. Many are built on reactive clay soils.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83f68fb elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"83f68fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4121\" alt=\"FLIR TG267 Thermal Imaging Camera for Building Inspections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections.webp 300w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections-114x300.webp 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Thermal Imaging Camera (FLIR TG267)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Our inspections also utilise a thermal imaging camera to identify temperature variations that can indicate underlying building issues. Thermal imaging helps us find issues like moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, overheating electrical parts, and heat loss.\n<br>\n<br>It works without invasive testing. By showing hot and cold spots in building parts, thermal imaging finds hidden defects fast and accurately. It offers useful insight into issues that a standard visual inspection may miss.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f944aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f944aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b596ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8b596ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"ebi-faq\">\n  <div class=\"ebi-faq__wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__heading\">\n      <span class=\"ebi-faq__kicker\">DILAPIDATION REPORT FAQS<\/span>\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Find answers to common questions about dilapidation\n        reports in Melbourne, including costs, inspection\n        requirements, turnaround times and booking.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__list\">\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How much does a dilapidation report <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/building-inspection-costs\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"21\" title=\"Cost\">cost<\/a> in Melbourne?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Dilapidation reports at Elevate Building Inspections\n            start from $499 + GST. The final cost depends on the\n            property's size, location and inspection requirements.\n            Contact our team for a personalised quote.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>When should a dilapidation inspection be completed?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A dilapidation inspection should ideally be completed\n            before nearby construction, demolition, excavation\n            or major building works begin.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            This creates a record of existing property conditions\n            before construction activities commence.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Who needs a dilapidation report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Homeowners, builders, developers and property managers\n            may <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/who-pays-for-a-building-inspection-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"19\" title=\"Pays\">arrange<\/a> dilapidation reports before construction\n            or excavation works.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Reports are particularly useful for knockdown\n            rebuilds, townhouse developments, major extensions\n            and works close to neighbouring properties.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>What does a dilapidation inspection include?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Our inspections document visible defects and existing\n            conditions in safely accessible areas of the property.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            This may include walls, ceilings, floors, driveways,\n            fences, retaining walls and other relevant structures.\n            Findings are recorded through photographs and\n            written observations.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How long does a dilapidation inspection take?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Most residential dilapidation inspections take\n            approximately 45\u201360 minutes, depending on the\n            property's size, complexity and accessibility.\n            Larger properties may require additional time.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How quickly will I receive my dilapidation report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Elevate Building Inspections typically provides\n            completed digital reports within 24 hours\n            following the inspection.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            If you have an upcoming construction or demolition\n            start date, let our team know when booking.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Are dilapidation reports compulsory in Melbourne?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Not every construction project requires a\n            dilapidation report. However, a council,\n            building surveyor or relevant permit condition\n            may require one before works begin.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Builders and developers should check their\n            planning permits and project requirements.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Who organises the dilapidation report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Builders and developers often organise reports\n            for neighbouring properties before major\n            construction works.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Homeowners can also arrange an independent\n            inspection if they are concerned about nearby\n            excavation, demolition or building activity.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Can a dilapidation report be completed after construction?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Yes. A post-construction inspection can document\n            the property's condition after works are completed.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            However, without a pre-construction report,\n            it may be more difficult to establish which\n            defects existed before the work began.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__cta\">\n      <div class=\"ebi-faq__cta-copy\">\n        <span>NEARBY WORKS PLANNED?<\/span>\n        <h3>Book a Dilapidation Inspection<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Document your property's existing condition\n          before construction, demolition or excavation\n          begins with an independent inspection.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact-us\/\"\n        class=\"ebi-faq__button\"\n      >\n        Get a Free Quote\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  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