Strata Inspection Report · Sydney

Know before the committee votes.

A plain-English strata inspection report — drone scans, infrared moisture detection, clear photos and costed priorities — so your committee sees the same problems, agrees on what to do, and walks into the AGM with evidence.

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Key takeaways
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A strata inspection report is the evidence pack a committee votes on — not an engineer's spec, and not a sales quote.

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Plain-English findings plus drone and infrared evidence get the whole committee agreeing on the same problem.

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Three depths — Observation (~7 days), Condition Assessment (~7–10), Invasive Investigation (~14–21) — matched to the decision.

Why it matters

Most committees get stuck in the same place.

Reports get written, but nothing moves. Usually for one of three reasons — and a clear inspection report is built to break all three.

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Reports nobody can act on

A report gets written but it's too vague or too technical to drive a decision. Engineers can't give full answers without further investigation, so the building waits while the cost of doing nothing climbs.

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Owners lose trust as it drags

The longer it takes, the more owners question the spend, the contractors, and each other. Trust breaks down — and a divided committee approves nothing.

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Problems get worse while you wait

Water keeps tracking, concrete keeps spalling, the defect keeps spreading. A maintenance item becomes a capital works item — and the levy to fix it grows.

Start here

What a strata inspection report is.

A strata inspection report is the evidence pack a committee needs to make a decision — what's wrong with the building, shown in plain English, with the priorities ordered and the next step clear.

It's not an engineer's specification, and it's not a sales quote.

Ours pairs drone scans of facades and roofs, infrared moisture detection, and clear annotated photos with a simple written summary — plus engineer-ready data.

The committee can read it. The engineer can act on it. The insurer will accept it.

"A report everyone can read replaces 'he said, she said' with shared evidence — usually the difference between a motion that passes and one deferred to the next AGM."

— CLASS 2 DBP REGISTERED · LICENCE 360636C

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What's in the report

Everything the committee needs to see the problem clearly — and everything the engineer needs to act on it:

• Drone scans of facades & roofs — high-resolution aerial imagery of hard-to-reach areas, no scaffold

• Infrared moisture detection — thermal imaging that reveals hidden water ingress before it shows as a stain

• Clear, annotated photos — the actual defects, photographed and labelled, so owners see real problems

• Plain-English summary — a written report the whole committee can follow, not just the one owner who reads drawings

• Engineer-ready data & clear next steps — structured findings an engineer can turn into a scope, plus what to do next, in what order

The report is evidence-only: what's wrong and what to do next, not a price for the works. Keeping it independent of the quote is what keeps it trustworthy — and what makes engineers and insurers accept it.

Why start with the builder who does the repairs

Our reports are grounded in real site knowledge — what we see when concrete is broken out and balconies are opened. We're the team that carries out the works, so our findings reflect what's actually behind the wall, not a desktop assumption. That's what makes the data accurate, the committee confident, and the engineer's scope right the first time.

How Atomic Projects handles it

We're a Class 2 DBP registered remedial building contractor (Licence 360636C) carrying public liability, workers comp and HBCF cover. Engineers rely on our reports to write scopes; insurers accept them as supporting evidence. When works follow, we can tender and carry them out — and the report cost rolls into the next stage.

We'd rather you verify us than take our word for it. Our licence is on the NSW Fair Trading register — check it before you call.

Why Atomic

The builders who actually do the repairs.

Our reports are grounded in real site knowledge — what we see when concrete is broken out and balconies are opened. That's what makes the data accurate and the committee confident.

Real site knowledge, not desktop guessworkWe're the team that carries out the works — so our findings reflect what's actually behind the wall, not an assumption.
Engineer & insurer recognisedEngineers rely on our reports to write scopes; insurers accept them as supporting evidence. Referred by 20+ independent engineers.
Fully licensed in NSWClass 2 DBP registered, Licence 360636C, with public liability, workers comp and HBCF cover. Verify us on the NSW Fair Trading register.
Built to save the committee moneyOur mission is to cut costs by stopping time-wasting — getting works done right the first time, not the third.

We'd rather you check than take our word for it.

How it works

How an inspection runs.

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Step 1We inspect the buildingWe attend site and capture the condition — drone scans of facades and roofs, plus close inspection of balconies, common areas and problem spots. No scaffold, no guesswork about what's up there.
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Step 2We test and assessInfrared moisture detection reveals hidden water ingress before it shows as a stain. Where needed, we open walls, ceilings or balconies — everything photographed, logged, and temporarily reinstated.
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Step 3We write the reportA plain-English summary the whole committee can follow, with clear annotated photos and the findings ordered by priority — plus engineer-ready data so an engineer can act on it without re-attending.
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Step 4We recommend next stepsWhat to do next, in what order — so the committee leaves the meeting with a path, not just a problem. If works follow, we can refer an independent engineer and roll the report cost into the next stage.
What it costs

Matched to where your building is.

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Observation Report — ~7 daysA visual condition record with drone and photo evidence — ideal when the committee needs to see the scale of the problem before deciding how far to go. The most affordable starting point.
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Condition Assessment — ~7–10 daysA deeper assessment with infrared moisture detection and costed priorities — built to bring to the AGM as the basis for a vote.
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Invasive Investigation — ~14–21 daysWe open walls, ceilings, balconies or roof sections — everything photographed, logged and temporarily reinstated. Your engineer can attend and sign off findings on the spot.
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The cost rolls into the worksWe tell you which level your building needs before we start. Reports are evidence-only — no price for the works — but if works follow, the report cost rolls into the next stage, so nothing is wasted. Start with a free quick review.
Ben showed us the real problems, not just guesses. The drone photos and infrared scans gave us confidence we weren't missing anything — and for the first time the whole committee could see the same issues and agree on what to do.
DP
Strata Committee Chair
High-rise building, Darling Point

Related guides & reading.

Plain-English guides on strata remedial works and the NSW rules that affect your building — written for committees and managers, not lawyers.

Common questions

What your committee will want to know.

Does Atomic's report replace an engineer's report?+
No. We don't replace engineers. Our role is to gather clear evidence — photos, scans and invasive records — which engineers then use to write their specifications. Starting with us means the engineer has everything they need when they arrive, instead of visiting the site again and again.
Will this help at our AGM?+
Yes — that's what it's built for. Reports are written in plain English with clear photos and summaries, so committees use them as evidence packs to secure approvals. When everyone can see the same problem, the motion is far easier to pass.
Do you provide cost estimates in the report?+
No. Reports are evidence-only — what's wrong and what to do next, not a price for the works. Once an engineer completes a scope, Atomic can tender and price the remedial works separately. Keeping the report independent of the quote is what keeps it trustworthy.
How long does a report take?+
It depends on depth: an Observation Report is about 7 days, a Condition Assessment about 7–10 days, and a full Invasive Investigation about 14–21 days. We'll tell you which level your building needs before we start.
What qualifications does Atomic have?+
We're a fully licensed remedial builder in NSW — Class 2 DBP registered, Licence 360636C — with public liability, workers comp and HBCF insurance. Our team is trained in remedial diagnostics, waterproofing and structural repairs. On regulated work, see the Compliance Hub.
What does a strata inspection report cover?+
The condition of the building's common property defects: what was inspected, what is failing and why it matters, photographic evidence, severity and priority of each item, and recommended next steps. It is written for committees and strata managers to act on, so findings are in plain English with the technical evidence attached rather than buried in jargon.
When should a strata building get an inspection report?+
When defects start appearing or recurring, before capital works planning so the budget reflects reality, ahead of an AGM where works will be tabled, after repairs that have failed, or when complaints from multiple lots suggest a common-property cause. Early inspection is cheap relative to what it prevents: scopes guessed at, and defects left to compound.
What access is needed for a strata inspection?+
Access to the affected common areas and a selection of units where symptoms show, ceilings below leaks, balconies, facades and sometimes the roof. The strata manager coordinates access windows with residents, and individual visits are short, typically well under an hour per unit. There is no demolition involved; it is visual inspection supported by non-destructive testing.
Is an inspection report enough to get quotes from builders?+
It gets you most of the way: a defined defect list with priorities is a far better tender basis than a walk-through. For regulated work on Class 2 buildings, structural, waterproofing, fire safety and enclosure elements, a declared design from a registered design practitioner is still required before that work proceeds, and the report tells you where that applies.
How do strata committees use an inspection report?+
Three ways: to prioritise, funding the safety-critical and fastest-deteriorating items first; to budget, aligning stages with the capital works fund or a special levy proposal owners can vote on; and to brief, giving engineers and contractors a documented starting point so subsequent quotes address the same scope. It turns scattered complaints into an actionable, evidence-based program.
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