When this matters
Questions should concern technical rather than legal matters.
It is best to separate questions about the existence of defects, their causes, work quantities and the cost of rectification.
Poorly formulated questions may result in an incomplete or unhelpful report.
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.
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