Strata Reports

When common-property issues start raising questions, your committee needs clear building evidence before deciding what to do next. At Building Inspectors Melbourne, we physically inspect the agreed shared areas and document visible defects, deterioration, water ingress and maintenance concerns, giving your owners corporation practical findings to support repair, maintenance or further-investigation decisions.

DECISION-READY BUILDING INFORMATION

When Your Owners Corporation Needs a Building Report

When a common-property issue is already affecting maintenance decisions, repair discussions or the next step for the building, your committee needs more than opinions about what might be wrong. A strata report gives you documented building findings around the agreed areas, so the owners corporation can see what has been observed, where attention may be needed and whether further investigation should be considered before committing to works or other action.

If the concern relates only to an individual apartment you are buying, our apartment Building Inspection service is the more appropriate option. This service is designed for owners corporations and managers who need building evidence to support a decision affecting shared property.

SCOPE THE REPORT AROUND THE BUILDING

Inspect the Areas That Matter to Your Owners Corporation

Your strata building inspection in Melbourne can be scoped around a specific common-property problem or a broader assessment of the agreed shared areas. That means your committee is not paying for a one-size-fits-all inspection that includes areas irrelevant to the decision at hand. The scope can cover accessible areas such as:

Roofing and roof-related elements
External walls and finishes
Hallways and stairwells
Basements and car parks
Shared walls and building elements
Gutters and visible drainage areas
Other agreed common-property areas

What Your Strata Report Will Give You

Clear Building Findings

Visible defects recorded
Deterioration noted
Relevant condition observations
Issues kept tied to the agreed scope

Photographic Evidence

Relevant conditions photographed
Issue locations documented
Shared areas clearly referenced
Visual support for the findings

Areas Needing Attention

Priority concerns highlighted
Maintenance issues identified
Building areas requiring action noted
Further investigation flagged where appropriate

Practical Next Steps

Clearer direction for committee discussions
Better information before obtaining quotes
Guidance on where specialist input may be needed
Useful findings for maintenance planning

BUILDING EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE FINDINGS

A Strata Report Grounded in Real Building Experience

When several owners may rely on the same report, the findings need to come from someone who understands how the building fits together, not simply what is visible on the surface. With more than two decades of building experience, our team brings practical construction knowledge to the assessment of common-property defects, deterioration and building concerns.

That experience helps keep your strata inspection report clear, relevant and focused on the issues your owners corporation needs to act on.

What Happens After You Enquire

Send us the building concern and the common-property areas involved, and we’ll scope the inspection so your owners corporation knows exactly what happens next.

Tell Us What Needs Attention

Share the building, common-property areas involved and the concern your owners corporation wants assessed.

We Confirm the Scope

We confirm which areas need inspecting and arrange access to any restricted common-property areas beforehand.

We Inspect the Agreed Areas

Our team attends the property and assesses the shared-building areas included in the confirmed scope.

Your Strata Report Is Prepared

The findings are organised clearly so your committee or manager can review what was observed and decide what needs attention next.

RIGHT REPORT FOR THE ISSUE

When the Concern Is Bigger Than One Defect

If your owners corporation is dealing with several building concerns, recurring issues across shared areas, or needs a broader picture of common-property condition, a strata inspection report gives the committee a more useful basis for deciding what needs attention.

If the issue is limited to one specific defect or workmanship concern, our Defect Report service may be the more appropriate option.

BUILDING CONDITION, NOT RECORDS REVIEW

A Strata Report Based on What We See On Site

When your committee needs to decide what to repair, investigate or prioritise, opinions are not enough. We inspect the agreed common-property areas and turn what is visible on site into clear building findings your owners corporation can use to make the next decision with more certainty.

This service is focused on the physical condition of the building, not levies, meeting minutes, by-laws or financial records, so you know exactly what you are engaging us to assess.

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FAQs

Can you inspect more than one building or common-property area in the same strata complex?

Yes. The inspection can be scoped across multiple agreed buildings or shared areas where required. Send us the size of the complex, the areas involved and the concerns your owners corporation wants assessed so we can confirm the appropriate scope.

Can the report show whether an issue is isolated or affecting several shared areas?

Where the relevant areas are included and accessible, we can document where the visible issue appears and whether similar concerns are present elsewhere within the agreed inspection scope. This is useful when your committee needs to understand whether it is dealing with one localised problem or something that may require broader attention.

Can we use the strata report before approving repair work or requesting quotes?

Yes. The report gives your owners corporation documented building findings to refer to before discussing repairs, obtaining relevant quotes or deciding whether further investigation is needed. Consumer Affairs Victoria also notes that common-property inspection results can help owners corporations determine future work programs and budgets. Consumer Affairs Victoria

Can affected individual lots be included if the issue extends beyond common property?

They can be included where they are relevant to the agreed building concern and the necessary access has been arranged. This can be useful where an issue such as water ingress or deterioration appears to affect both shared areas and individual lots.

Can the report help us decide whether we need an engineer or another specialist?

Yes. Where the visible findings indicate that a particular issue needs more specialised assessment, that can be identified in the report so your committee has clearer direction on the appropriate next step.

How much does a strata report cost?

Pricing depends on the size of the property, the number of buildings or areas being inspected, the issues involved and the access required. Send us the building details and what your owners corporation needs assessed so we can scope the inspection and provide an appropriate quote.

Turn the Building Concern Into a Clear Next Step

If your owners corporation needs clear building findings before approving repairs, planning maintenance or arranging further investigation, start by telling us what needs to be assessed. We’ll scope the inspection around the areas that matter to your committee.