Our five core services
A clearer view of
your property.
Whether you’re considering buying a property, have concerns about construction or renovation work, or are dealing with a persistent problem in the home you live in, DTECT helps you understand the issues, their implications and the next steps to consider.
01 / BEFORE YOU PAY THE DEPOSITPre-Purchase Inspection
Buying a property is a major decision. Our pre-purchase inspection gives you an independent view of its visible condition, helping you understand defects, maintenance concerns and areas that may need further investigation before you commit.
We assess accessible building elements within the agreed scope, looking for signs such as cracking, moisture damage, deterioration and poorly completed repairs. Your written report records relevant findings with photographs and practical recommendations, so you can prioritise concerns, ask informed questions and consider further specialist advice where needed.
- Accessible building elements
- Visible defects and maintenance concerns
- Findings to inform your purchase decision
02 / BEFORE YOU MAKE THAT FINAL PAYMENTHandover / Practical Completion
Before accepting the keys to a newly built home or completed renovation, an independent inspection helps you understand whether there are visible defects, unfinished items or workmanship concerns that need to be raised with your builder.
We review accessible completed work within the agreed scope, including finishes, doors, windows, wet areas and other relevant building elements. Your report documents observed issues with photographs and clear descriptions, providing an organised record for discussions about rectification. Share any plans, specifications and particular concerns before the inspection so the assessment can focus on what matters to your project.
- Workmanship and finishing concerns
- Visible defects and incomplete items
- A documented list to discuss with your builder
03 / BEFORE YOU MAKE THAT STAGE PAYMENTBuilding Defect On-Site Assessment
If something does not look right in your home, new build or renovation, a targeted on-site assessment helps you understand the concern and the factors that may be contributing to it. This service suits homeowners dealing with recurring problems or questioning the quality of their builder’s work.
We examine the affected accessible areas, consider the history of the issue and discuss observed conditions, likely causes and appropriate next steps. Where you need a formal record, a separately quoted written report can bring together photographs, findings and recommendations to support discussions or disputes with your builder. Tell us the intended use of the report before booking so the scope and reporting requirements can be agreed.
- Targeted assessment of building issues
- Review of observed conditions and likely contributing factors
- Formal reporting for builder discussions or disputes, quoted separately
Formal written report quoted separately depending on complexity and purpose.
04 / TRACE THE SOURCEWater Ingress On-Site Assessment
Recurring leaks, damp patches, peeling paint and moisture damage can have several possible sources. Our on-site assessment examines the symptoms and surrounding accessible building elements to help identify how water may be entering or moving through your property.
We consider when the problem occurs, previous repairs and relevant details around roofs, windows, balconies or wet areas within the agreed scope. We explain observed conditions, likely contributing factors and the next steps needed to investigate further. Additional testing or access behind finishes may be recommended where the source cannot be established from accessible areas. A formal written report is available under a separately agreed scope and quote.
- Assessment of moisture symptoms
- Likely entry points and contributing factors
- Recommendations for targeted investigation
Formal written report quoted separately depending on complexity and purpose.
05 / RECORD EXISTING CONDITIONDilapidation Report
A dilapidation report creates a documented record of a property’s existing condition before nearby construction, excavation, demolition or other works begin. It provides a baseline that can be referred to if concerns about changes or damage arise later.
We inspect the agreed accessible areas and photograph existing conditions such as cracks, surface damage and deterioration, noting their locations in a written report. Depending on the agreed scope, this may cover internal rooms, external walls and surrounding improvements. The report helps owners, neighbours and contractors refer to the same condition record; any later changes require a separate comparison assessment. Arrange the inspection before the relevant works commence.
- Accessible areas and existing damage
- Photographic records of observed condition
- A baseline for later comparison
