Building Integrity Audit
Building integrity & structural safety audit in Edo State, Nigeria: protect buyers and owners of existing buildings. Other states on request.
Field service run from our Benin City, Edo State headquarters. Projects outside Edo State are mobilised on request, with the same licensed professionals and reporting standard.
What We Do
Building Integrity Audit is a professional structural safety assessment of an existing building: the due diligence buyers and owners need before committing money to a structure they did not build and cannot see inside.
What the Audit Covers
- Structural assessment: cracks, settlement, corrosion, load paths and distress
- Compliance check: does the building match its approved drawings and permit?
- Illegal alterations: unapproved extensions, removed columns, overloaded slabs
- Fire and safety risks: exits, electrical and gas hazards, materials
- Remediation plan: what needs fixing, in what order, at what cost
Who Needs It
- Buyers of existing buildings: know what you’re buying before you pay
- Owners of ageing structures: understand what your building needs
- Insurance companies: structural risk assessment for cover
- Anyone planning renovation: audit first, design second
The Process
- Inspection: our engineers inspect the building in person
- Assessment: findings documented with photographs and measurements
- Report: a defect identification report with severity ratings
- Recommendations: remediation priorities and cost guidance
Related Services
- Structural Engineering: the repair design after your audit
- As-Built Drawings: accurate records of what actually exists
- Estate Valuation: the value impact of the audit findings
- Site Supervision: control of the remediation works
FAQs
See the common questions above, or read our guide on building integrity audits in Nigeria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a building integrity audit?
A building integrity audit is a structural safety assessment of an existing building, checking for defects, distress, illegal alterations and risks, so buyers, owners and insurers know exactly what they are dealing with.
When should I get a building audited?
Before buying any existing building, before major renovation, after visible cracking or settlement, and when insurance or financing requires it. An audit turns 'it looks fine' into a professional verdict.
What does the audit check?
Structure (cracks, settlement, corrosion, load paths), compliance with the approved drawings, illegal alterations, and fire and safety risks. You get a defect report with photographs and remediation priorities.
Can you audit a building before I buy it?
Yes: that is our most common request. The audit report is a negotiation tool: it tells you what the building is really worth and what it will cost to fix.