Construction damage is generally described as deterioration in the condition of a building or component. The expert office Holzmann-Bauberatung® works as an expert for structural damage and structural defects in building construction, for example the following damage:
- damages to buildings in general
- structural damage to basement walls
- building damage to facades
- building damage to interior walls / interior fittings
- damage to ceilings
- damage to stairs
- damage to windows, doors and gates
- construction damage to flat roofs and pitched roofs
- damage to outdoor facilities
- construction damage to floor coverings
- structural damage to furnishings
- etc.
This typical construction damage also includes damage that occurs due to improper use or intentional damage, such as:
- damage from significant nicotine consumption
- damage caused by pets
- damage caused by plantings
- damage caused by negligence in use
- damage from moving
- damage due to insufficient heating and ventilation
- damage caused by deliberate destruction
- damage caused by electrical installations and suchlike
- damage from frost
- damage caused by construction damage to the neighboring building
- etc.
Construction damage can also occur due to the following circumstances:
- inadequate construction work
- inadequate construction planning
- weather damage or weather influences
- vandalism
- accidental damage
- over aging
- deformation of the components
- inadequate material properties
- etc.
The expert activity generally includes the following activities during the assessment and preparation of building defects (varying, depending on the client’s wishes and necessities):
- the expert recording of the damage profile sometimes to preserve evidence
- determining the cause of the damage and the person causing the damage
- advice on avoiding damage
- repair measures and costs
The costs for an expert activity in relation to structural damage are fundamentally dependent on the scope of the structural damage, the necessary examination times and types of examination (e.g. use of measuring equipment) and the type of expert opinion requested, which are offered as follows:
- brief report with a brief explanation of the damage pattern and the cause of the damage (possibly with cost estimate for repair) on the basis of out-of-court settlements
- detailed construction report for court reports, insurance reports, arbitration reports, evidence preservation procedures or suchlike
If the expert acts as a mediating construction expert, minutes of the conversation and / or results of the negotiations are also recorded. In all activities of the construction expert, it must be taken into account that the Holzmann-Bauberatung® expert office generally assumes a neutral position. The impartiality is confirmed in writing in every report. If necessary, other specialists are available to assist the clients of the Holzmann-Bauberatung® expert office. In addition to this, we also have contacts to experienced, accredited specialist lawyers, whom we are happy to provide to our clients if necessary.