Dilapidation Reports Adelaide
Protecting your property asset
Call 131 546 and get a quote or book online to get a Dilapidation Report for Adelaide today.
Do you require a dilapidation report in Adelaide? Our local inspectors are able to assist you with your dilapidation surveys. It is advisable to have a dilapidation report done if construction or demolition work on adjoining properties may damage your home.
Or if you’re involved in property development and you need to monitor the impact of your development on neighbouring properties.
All our inspectors have extensive experience, public liability and professional indemnity insurance. You can protect yourself against financial loss when you use Jim’s Building Inspections to carry out a dilapidation report.
Jim’s Building Inspections can offer same day service and provide reports via email within 24 hours of the inspection being carried out. To book, just call 131 546 7 days; or book online 24/7.


What is a Dilapidation Report?
A dilapidation report is a report on the condition of a property at a given point in time. It records the current condition of the property through doing a site visit, taking photos and documenting it. It records any existing damage, and the condition of any particular aspects of the property that are likely to be affected by construction work, excavation or demolition.
Tip: If you’re planning on doing any major construction work on your property, it’s always best practice to get a dilapidation report done on the properties around you. You can avoid costly disputes that may arise from your neighbours claiming for damages due to the result of the construction work done on your property.
In a dilapidation report the areas inspected are:
- Driveways
- Street guttering
- Footpaths
- Nature strips
- Yards
- Fences
- Neighbouring houses and
- Any other relevant areas
Therefore if there is any damage in the future this report can be used as a referral to who may be responsible.

Download a Sample Report
Download a sample Dilapidation Report to see how we carefully document the existing condition of a property before nearby construction or development, helping to protect against future claims of damage.
Why is it important?
A dilapidation report becomes an agreed record of the condition of the adjoining property to the building works. Dilapidation reports are not simply an outline conditioning of a building, it is a record of the condition of the property, including trees, shrubs, fences, paving and driveways etc.
Having a well documented report ensures there are no arguments about the condition of the property either during or after the works are completed. A Jim’s dilapidation report is an independent survey that is accepted by all authorities.
A further building inspection once the works are completed or even during the works further protects you as it becomes another record of the condition of the property.
You can avoid costly disputes from your neighbours or even the council. When a major construction work is underway you need to have a good record.

Frequently asked questions
What areas do we service?
Jim’s Building Inspections is located throughout Australia. To be connected to your local Inspector call 131 546.
What is the purpose of a dilapidation report?
The purpose of a dilapidation inspection is to provide a record of the condition of the existing surrounding buildings and structures, including fences, roads and pathways, before the commencement of a demolition, construction or development project. All visual defects in the form of cracks, settlement, movement, water seepage, spalling concrete, distortion, subsidence and other building and infrastructure defects are recorded in photographs together with notes. The inspection will take less than one hour.
Who needs a dilapidation report?
A dilapidation report is recommended for:
- Insurance companies
- Property owners situated next to construction works
- Councils
- Builders
- Demolition companies
- Owner Builders
- Excavation companies
- Architects and Designers