Townhouse Subsidence & Drainage Audit
Budget: $50 – $0 AUD
I need an experienced structural or geotechnical professional to visit my residential townhouse (it’s the rear property in a block of three) and give me clear, practical advice on three related concerns:
The foundation shows signs of sinking or settling, so that will be your primary focus. I want to know whether genuine subsidence is occurring, how advanced it is, and what corrective actions—temporary or permanent—are sensible at this stage.
While you are on site, I also need your opinion on a masonry fence that appears to have developed a minor tilt. I’m unsure if this lean is cosmetic or an early warning sign of wider ground movement.
Finally, there is occasional water ingress at ground level after heavy rain. I would like you to trace the likely entry paths, comment on any link with the settlement, and set out straightforward drainage or damp-proofing measures.
Deliverables I’m expecting:
• On-site inspection with photographs and basic level readings where relevant
• Concise written report summarising findings on foundation movement, fence stability and water ingress
• A prioritised set of recommendations ranked by urgency and estimated cost range so I can plan remedial works
The property is accessible during weekdays. Please outline your proposed methodology, any equipment you plan to bring (e.g., laser-level, moisture meter), and an estimated timeframe for the finished report.
The foundation shows signs of sinking or settling, so that will be your primary focus. I want to know whether genuine subsidence is occurring, how advanced it is, and what corrective actions—temporary or permanent—are sensible at this stage.
While you are on site, I also need your opinion on a masonry fence that appears to have developed a minor tilt. I’m unsure if this lean is cosmetic or an early warning sign of wider ground movement.
Finally, there is occasional water ingress at ground level after heavy rain. I would like you to trace the likely entry paths, comment on any link with the settlement, and set out straightforward drainage or damp-proofing measures.
Deliverables I’m expecting:
• On-site inspection with photographs and basic level readings where relevant
• Concise written report summarising findings on foundation movement, fence stability and water ingress
• A prioritised set of recommendations ranked by urgency and estimated cost range so I can plan remedial works
The property is accessible during weekdays. Please outline your proposed methodology, any equipment you plan to bring (e.g., laser-level, moisture meter), and an estimated timeframe for the finished report.
Related categories:
Report Writing
Civil Engineering
Damp Proofing
Geotechnical Engineering
Risk Assessment