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Building Defect Analysis

Building defect analysis or building pathology as it has come to be known, is essentially about dealing with the cause of a problem rather than the symptoms.

It therefore requires an analytical mind which needs to gather all the necessary information before beginning to commence a diagnosis. ‘Looking outside the box’ and drawing quick conclusions is seldom likely to produce effective long term solutions.

Some surveyors are more suited to this type of work than others. IGL recognise this and use the experience and specialism within the office to best effect. Experience and knowledge of construction is invaluable, but new technologies in construction can be approached without fear, if the principles of investigation and diagnosis are followed in the same way.

Analytical equipment can be always be hired, but there is no substitute for knowledge and experience. It is equally important to be able to communicate the results of an investigation in a manner that can be understood by those it is intended for. Thus IGL constantly strive to avoid technical jargon for its own sake. IGL pride themselves on the work completed in this field over the years and it is closely allied to the specialism of Expert Witness which is also undertaken by IGL.