FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. In most cases, depending on the information provided and the job type, we can complete work without an inspection. There are various reasons why we would need to attend the site for an inspection. These include:
– If there is structural damage and evidence needs to be collected,
– The architect on a design job has provided incomplete information,
– Scheduled inspections during different stages of construction (however, these can also be done virtually in some instances).
We are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional customer experience and look forward to hearing from you. When you submit an enquiry, you can expect a member of our front office team to get back to you to collect further information and determine whether consultation with an engineer is required at that time. They will then forward all information to the engineering team for a quotation. After the quote is prepared, the front office team will send it to you. Once your quote is accepted, communications will then be handled by the engineering team until the job is complete.
We charge an hourly rate for site inspections and a flat fee for design work. You will receive a quote detailing all costs before work begins so that you will not have surprises upon completion. We charge an hourly rate if changes occur after your job is complete. However, we will try to keep these fees to a minimum and will let you know before starting whether any additional costs will be charged.
For payment details, please contact Guardcon directly.
Yes. To be able to provide certification, we would first need to attend your site to view the unauthorised works and take measurements to ensure that the structure and foundations of the building are strong enough to avoid collapse. If further work needs to be done to bring the project up to the National Construction Code, we will provide you with a recommendation to do this. Once the works are deemed structurally compliant, we can then provide certification.
How do I know whether I need an inspection by a structural engineer?
You will first approach a building inspector, who will then flag any issues that need further examination and scientific analysis. Once a structural engineer has looked at these issues, they will use engineering principles and Australian standards to evaluate whether structural damage is within allowable tolerances; if outside tolerance, they can suggest rectifications.
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