Expert Witness & VCAT Reporting
What Harcon Does
We assess building problems and provide evidence based solutions through professional inspection reports prepared for formal proceedings, insurance matters and dispute resolution.
Our registered building and plumbing practitioners deliver clear, defensible findings backed by thorough on site investigation and industry expertise.
- 1 Structural Movement — Cracking, movement and structural defects requiring expert investigation and professional reporting.
- 2 Water Ingress — Water penetration and moisture related defects documented for insurance, VCAT and dispute proceedings.
- 3 Balcony Leaks — Balcony and podium waterproofing failures inspected and reported for owners corporations and property owners.
Who This Service Is For
Harcon Group works with owners corporations, strata committees, building managers, apartment owners and private property owners across Melbourne.
Owners Corporations
Expert inspection reports for defect disputes, insurance claims and committee decision making.
Strata Committees
Independent findings to support informed decisions on complex building matters.
Building Managers
Professional inspection and reporting support for matters requiring registered practitioner input.
Apartment Owners
Expert inspections and reports for apartment defects, water ingress and structural concerns.
Private Property Owners
Independent inspection reports for residential properties, insurance claims and formal proceedings.
Trust & Credentials
Registered building and plumbing practitioners with the experience, qualifications and insurance coverage your matter demands.
20+ Years Experience
Two decades of expert inspections and professional reporting across Melbourne and Victoria.
Registered Practitioners
Commercial and domestic building registrations and plumbing registrations held by our directors.
Fully Insured
Public liability, professional indemnity and VMIA insurance for domestic building projects.
Formal Proceedings
Reports prepared for VCAT, court, the Building and Plumbing Commission and insurance claims.
Registered Building & Plumbing Practitioners
Our directors hold formal building and plumbing qualifications and current commercial and domestic registrations. These registrations are what clients and owners corporations need to see when engaging a specialist for complex building matters.
- 1 Diploma of Building and Construction
- 2 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- 3 Certificate III in Plumbing and Drainage
- 4 Commercial and domestic building registrations
- 5 Plumbing registrations
Harcon Group maintains public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance and VMIA insurance for domestic building projects.
Request A ConsultationExpertise You Can Rely On
Our directors are highly accomplished registered building and Plumbing Practitioners that stand behind the advice offered on all projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inspection and reporting fees are assessed on an individual basis depending on scope and complexity. We will discuss requirements and provide a fee proposal once your enquiry is received.
Yes. We prepare expert reports for VCAT, court proceedings, the Building and Plumbing Commission and insurance claims where independent findings are required.
Yes. We regularly work with strata managers, owners corporation managers, corporate property owners and private property owners across Melbourne.
Yes. For VCAT related reports we can provide expert evidence to support the findings set out in our professional reports.
Inspection duration depends on the size and complexity of the matter. This can range from one hour for a focused assessment through to a full day for larger or more complex investigations.
Request A Consultation
Request an expert building inspection or professional report from Harcon Group. Registered practitioners serving owners corporations, insurers and property owners across Melbourne.
