Expert Remedial Advice
Preliminary Scope & Budget Estimate
What It Is
A preliminary desktop review to help owners, strata managers and committees understand possible repair or upgrade options before committing to a full consultant report, tender process or contractor engagement.
This service is suitable where the issue is broader than a single visible defect and the client needs an early view on the likely scope of works and approximate budget range. This may include façade upgrades, balcony repairs, roof membrane replacement, magnesite removal, waterproofing upgrades, concrete spalling repairs, window and door replacement, render and coating works, or other remedial building works.
We review the information, photos, reports, plans or background details provided and prepare a preliminary scope and budget estimate to help with early planning, capital works forecasting, committee discussions or funding decisions.
The aim is to help clients understand what options may be available, what level of work may be required, and what budget range they should allow before spending money on detailed design, tender documentation or formal contractor pricing.
Who It's For
Suitable for
- Owners corporations planning future remedial or capital works
- Strata managers preparing early budget advice for committees
- Committees unsure what repair options may be available
- Buildings considering façade upgrades or external envelope repairs
- Units affected by magnesite, damp flooring or internal substrate issues
- Buildings with ageing roof membranes, balcony membranes or waterproofing systems
- Projects where the client wants to compare basic repair, staged repair or full upgrade options
- Situations where a rough budget is needed before engaging consultants or preparing tenders
- Owners who need early cost guidance before deciding whether to proceed further
- Strata schemes trying to plan capital funds, special levies or future repair priorities
What It Includes
- Review of supplied photos, reports, plans and background information
- Preliminary assessment of the likely scope of works
- Identification of possible repair or upgrade options
- General budget estimate or budget range for planning purposes
- Comment on whether works may be staged or prioritised
- Comparison of practical options where applicable, such as temporary repair, targeted repair, staged upgrade or full replacement
- Advice on likely cost drivers, including access, extent of works, product/system selection, sequencing and hidden conditions
- Comment on items that may require further investigation before accurate pricing
- Guidance on whether a consultant, engineer, architect, quantity surveyor, builder or specialist contractor may be required next
- Early planning advice to assist with capital works forecasting, committee discussion or funding decisions
How It Works
Submit your details, photos and documents on the next page. We will review your submission and confirm a fixed fee before any work begins.
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