Building Defect Diagnosis

Whether your home is newly built or has stood for years, building defects can affect properties of any age. If these issues are not identified and properly resolved, they can lead to long-lasting damage to your property.

Diagnosing the cause of a building defect and recommending the right solution requires more than just a quick inspection. It demands a combination of skill, specialist knowledge and professional experience to assess the problem accurately and propose an effective remedy, which is where our chartered building surveyors come in.

Common Building Defects We Identify

At Simon Levy Associates, we bring extensive expertise in diagnosing a wide range of domestic and commercial building defects. Our team specialises in identifying the root cause of complex issues such as:

● Damp and water penetration

● Condensation and mould growth

● Sound transmission between rooms or floors

● Structural movement, including cracking, subsidence and heave

● Wall distortion, such as bulging or leaning walls

With decades of hands-on experience, we provide accurate diagnoses and tailored recommendations to help you resolve these issues effectively and protect your property for the long term.

Our Approach to Diagnosing Building Defects

Our expert chartered building surveyors are regularly instructed to diagnose a wide range of building defects, including subsidence damage, and to manage the entire repair process from design and specification through to on-site monitoring and final inspection.

Unlike many specialists who offer only a basic diagnosis and suggested remedy, we take a more thorough and hands-on approach. Our service includes:

● A comprehensive report that outlines our findings in detail

● Identification of the exact cause of the issue

● A fully practical recommendation for resolving the problem

We can also recommend trusted contractors from our extensive network of approved professionals to carry out the work. In more complex cases, we may recommend involving other qualified professionals, such as structural engineers or geotechnical consultants, with whom we work closely regularly.

While some situations may require invasive investigative work to pinpoint the root cause, we can often identify problems efficiently using our specialist instruments and diagnostic tools. Any recommendations for further investigation will always be tailored to your specific circumstances.

Get in touch today to discuss how we can assist with your property, and to learn more about the next steps.

Our Services

As chartered building surveyors, building defect analysis is just one part of the wider support we offer to homeowners, landlords and businesses. Explore our full range of professional services below.

Party Wall matters

Planning work on a shared wall or boundary? Our RICS-qualified surveyors guide you through the party wall process, from serving notice to resolving disputes.
Expert Witnesses

When property disputes reach the courtroom, our team provides impartial construction expert witness services to support your case with clear, technical evidence.
Construction Dispute Consultants

Our construction dispute consultants help clients navigate contractor disagreements, defect claims and disputes, working towards a fair and efficient resolution.
Full building and structural surveys

Before you buy, sell or invest, our detailed building and structural surveys reveal a property's true condition, giving you the confidence to make an informed decision.
Insurance Claims

Dealing with fire, flood or storm damage? We support homeowners and businesses throughout the building insurance claims process, liaising with insurers on your behalf.
Dilapidations

For landlords and tenants alike, our dilapidation surveys provide a clear, evidence-based assessment of a property's condition against its lease obligations.