The assessment may consider the structural system, visible damage patterns, materials, workmanship, drainage, site conditions, available drawings and relevant construction information to identify likely contributing factors and recommend appropriate next steps.

RCC Engineers assesses the pattern, location and extent of cracking together with floor levels, wall alignment, site conditions, building construction and available history to determine its engineering significance and likely movement mechanism.

The assessment considers the building construction, footing behaviour, site classification where available, floor-level information, drainage, ground moisture, vegetation and surrounding site conditions to identify likely movement mechanisms and contributing factors.

Site observations, measurements, structural behaviour, available documentation, relevant history and surrounding site conditions are considered together. Where the available evidence is insufficient, further testing, opening-up or specialist investigation may be recommended before a reliable causation opinion is formed.

Depending on the engagement, the report may address the observed damage, structural significance, likely causation and contributing factors, recommended further investigation and appropriate remedial measures.

RCC Engineers considers visible moisture-related damage together with surface drainage, stormwater disposal, site grading, plumbing or service-related influences and the relationship between these conditions and the reported structural damage. Where required, additional plumbing, CCTV drainage or specialist investigation may be recommended.

The investigation may consider affected structural elements and load paths, the nature and extent of damage, immediate safety implications and the need for further investigation, temporary support, repair or structural design. Where relevant, the likely relationship between the reported event and the observed damage can also be assessed.

RCC Engineers considers potential influences including nearby vegetation, leaking services, inadequate stormwater disposal, poor surface drainage, altered site grading and available geotechnical information as part of the overall assessment. Where additional evidence is required, geotechnical, drainage, plumbing or arboricultural investigation may be recommended.

Measurements are interpreted together with the building construction, visible damage, drainage conditions, site influences and available movement history rather than being considered in isolation.

Depending on the condition and available access, the assessment considers structural loading, support conditions, foundations, drainage, materials, workmanship and construction detailing to identify the likely engineering issue and appropriate response.