A multi-unit apartment complex in Boronia suffered from widespread building defects, including persistent water ingress, failed balcony waterproofing, deteriorating masonry seals, and inadequate window flashings. The original builder was no longer trading, leaving the Owners Corporation to fund remedial works through special levies. To secure financing and potentially pursue legal recovery, the Corporation needed an independent, court-defensible cost assessment from a qualified quantity surveyor.
We provided a full quantum assessment for the complete remedial program, which included:
Our detailed quantum report provided a line-by-line cost breakdown based on current market rates, material supply, and reasonable contractor margins. The $1.5 million determination gave the Owners Corporation a credible, evidence-based figure to present to financiers, insurers, and potential litigants.
Crucially, the report was prepared to expert witness standards (compliant with the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and AIQS guidelines), meaning it can be used in VCAT or court proceedings if the Corporation pursues recovery action. With our cost assessment in hand, the Corporation successfully passed a special levy vote, appointed a remedial builder, and commenced works with full cost certainty.