Comprehensive Tree Caused Structural Damage Report
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
I need a structural engineers report for the removal of a tree at 227 old canterbury road dulwich Hill NSW where it is clearly demonstrated that
the tree is directly causing or is contributing significantly to damage a significant
structure on a site. Where structural damage is alleged, a comprehensive and
conclusive report from a certified structural engineer must be provided. The report
must clearly show that the tree is the direct cause of existing identified damage to
a significant structure.
If damage is claimed to be a result of direct root contact, exploratory digging must
be carried out to confirm the presence of roots. All excavation shall be undertaken
using minimally destructive methods (e.g. digging using small hand tools or
AirSpades) or non-destructive techniques (e.g. a ground penetrating radar).
Potentially destructive machinery or tools such as mattocks and crow bars must
not be used.
Reports that do not contain the minimum information specified below will not be
accepted.
All Structural Engineer’s reports must be objective and include the following
information:
1.
A site address;
2. Author’s contact details and qualifications;
3. Statement detailing who (person/s, organisation, company) commissioned
the report;
4. Date of inspection;
5. Methodology of investigation techniques used in the preparation of the
report (e.g. details of consultation with other specialists such as arborists);
6. A description of the damage;
7. A discussion of findings including supporting evidence (e.g. photographs
and findings made from exploratory digging). The alleged damage being
caused by the tree must be substantiated based on technical and scientific
evidence. Generic statements about damage that may be caused by trees
will not be accepted.
The report must identify the mechanism of damage to the structure and
consider all factors contributing or likely to contribute to the condition of the
structure including:
1.
structural design;
2. construction materials;
3. the age and condition of the structure; quality of drainage and the
presence of leaking pipes;
4. maintenance of the structure;
5. the size of the tree;
6. the distance of the tree to the damage; and
7. any other contributing factors.
8. A discussion of the available abatement strategies and viable solutions
to allow for the retention of the tree based on the findings;
9. Site specific recommendations. An explanation of why options are
recommended or not recommended must be included;
10. Where appropriate the structural engineer should liaise with a consulting
arborist to assist in developing a strategy to retain or protect the tree;
and
11. References used in the preparation of the report
the tree is directly causing or is contributing significantly to damage a significant
structure on a site. Where structural damage is alleged, a comprehensive and
conclusive report from a certified structural engineer must be provided. The report
must clearly show that the tree is the direct cause of existing identified damage to
a significant structure.
If damage is claimed to be a result of direct root contact, exploratory digging must
be carried out to confirm the presence of roots. All excavation shall be undertaken
using minimally destructive methods (e.g. digging using small hand tools or
AirSpades) or non-destructive techniques (e.g. a ground penetrating radar).
Potentially destructive machinery or tools such as mattocks and crow bars must
not be used.
Reports that do not contain the minimum information specified below will not be
accepted.
All Structural Engineer’s reports must be objective and include the following
information:
1.
A site address;
2. Author’s contact details and qualifications;
3. Statement detailing who (person/s, organisation, company) commissioned
the report;
4. Date of inspection;
5. Methodology of investigation techniques used in the preparation of the
report (e.g. details of consultation with other specialists such as arborists);
6. A description of the damage;
7. A discussion of findings including supporting evidence (e.g. photographs
and findings made from exploratory digging). The alleged damage being
caused by the tree must be substantiated based on technical and scientific
evidence. Generic statements about damage that may be caused by trees
will not be accepted.
The report must identify the mechanism of damage to the structure and
consider all factors contributing or likely to contribute to the condition of the
structure including:
1.
structural design;
2. construction materials;
3. the age and condition of the structure; quality of drainage and the
presence of leaking pipes;
4. maintenance of the structure;
5. the size of the tree;
6. the distance of the tree to the damage; and
7. any other contributing factors.
8. A discussion of the available abatement strategies and viable solutions
to allow for the retention of the tree based on the findings;
9. Site specific recommendations. An explanation of why options are
recommended or not recommended must be included;
10. Where appropriate the structural engineer should liaise with a consulting
arborist to assist in developing a strategy to retain or protect the tree;
and
11. References used in the preparation of the report