When this matters
A cost estimate is checked together with the contract, work acceptance records, correspondence and the property's actual condition.
A common problem is the inclusion of work that was never carried out or was carried out in smaller quantities.
Material costs, units of measurement and duplicated work are checked separately.
Documents to prepare
- photographs of the property and defects;
- the contract, cost estimate, work acceptance records and correspondence;
- the formal claim and the other party's response;
- if litigation is underway — the statement of claim, court order, questions for the expert and existing reports.
How a construction expert helps
An expert inspection helps describe defects in technical terms, distinguish significant issues from everyday complaints, prepare materials for a formal claim or court dispute, and identify in advance which questions should be put to the expert.
Related services
Court-appointed construction and technical expert examinationPretrial specialist reportApartment renovation expert examinationAcceptance inspection of an apartment in a new buildingExpert examination after water damageAssessment of damage and reinstatement repairsVerification of cost estimates and work quantitiesRoof expert examination