A structural condition report is an engineer's assessment of the state of a strata building's structure. It tells the owners corporation what condition the building is in, what needs attention, and how urgent each item is.
What a condition report usually covers
- Visible condition of structural elements: slabs, beams, columns, walls, balconies, stairs and retaining walls
- Signs of distress such as cracking, deflection, corrosion staining, spalling and water entry
- The likely causes of what's found
- Priorities, so you can tell what's urgent from what can be planned for
- Photos marked up so owners can see exactly where each issue is
When it's worth getting one
- When defects are appearing and the committee needs to understand the overall picture
- Before preparing or updating the capital works plan
- Before major works, so the scope covers everything that's needed
- When a new committee or strata manager takes over a building
What happens next
A good condition report leads straight into action: a scope of works for the priority items, budget costings for the committee, then a tender. Because First Eng handles every step, the engineer who found the problem stays involved until it's fixed and certified.
A condition report is based on what can be seen and accessed on the day. If an engineer suspects hidden damage, they may recommend further investigation, such as opening up finishes or testing the concrete.