Everything you need to know about finding an Expert Witness Report Specialist

If you are unhappy with something in a building that you have purchased or are living in and wish to dispute it through legal means, you will need an expert witness report from a building consultant to help you with the proceedings. Here is some more information for you.

What is an Expert Witness Report?

An expert witness report is a building report that details things such as building defects, non compliance issues, and cost assessments that can be used in litigation (legal proceedings). The expert witness report can be done on residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.

The expert witness report can be used in a wide range of building disputes and other legal problems that relate to your home or building and as well as defects, covers sub-standard work, damp problems, damage caused by termites, and excessive deflections and cracking. The report compares the defect or problem against the relevant standard or building Code. As well as these, an expert witness report can also be used in cases where the pre purchase building inspection was inadequate or of a poor standard, resulting in unexpected repairs or problems within the building.

Who Does Expert Witness Reports?

Expert witness reports are provided by licensed building consultants. These consultants are independent of the building process and thus can produce a very accurate and unbiased report. They are experienced in tribunal and court proceedings, and the reports are produced to the standards needed by courts and other authorities such as Fair Trading. The consultant should be willing to work with you throughout the dispute process in order to help you achieve the best possible outcome.