STRUCTURAL SITE INSPECTIONS
Structural Site Inspections Gold Coast
Structural Site Inspection Services on the Gold Coast
At Mellan Consulting Engineers, we specialise in delivering professional structural site inspection services across the Gold Coast. Our team of RPEQ-certified structural engineers provides clear, actionable assessments to ensure construction projects meet structural engineering requirements, comply with Australian Standards, and maintain long-term safety and performance.
Whether you’re a builder, property owner, insurer, or developer, our site inspection services help identify risks early, avoid compliance issues, and ensure your structure is being built or modified correctly. As a locally based firm on the Gold Coast, we understand regional construction methods and deliver responsive inspections tailored to your project’s needs.
Why Choose Mellan Consulting Engineers for Your Site Inspection?
We bring local expertise, fast response times, and technical precision to every structural site inspection on the Gold Coast. Our engineers don’t just tick boxes — we look deeply at how structural systems behave and interact on-site. We assess alignment with certified drawings, check material compliance, and ensure your build meets all NCC and Australian Standard requirements.
What We Inspect
As part of the inspection, we assess the following key elements on residential and light commercial properties throughout the Gold Coast:
Swimming Pools: Concrete pool shells, reinforcement placement, and surrounding structures
Decks and Patios: Beam and post sizes, footing depths, bracing, and tie-downs
Retaining Walls: Timber, concrete sleeper, and masonry walls including post embedment
New Houses: Framing, slabs, structural connections, and overall conformity to drawings
House Extensions: New beams, footings, wall removal support, and connection detailing
Wall Removal Beams: Correct sizing, support points, deflection limits, and tie-ins
Granny Flats: Full structural checks on footing/slab systems and framing
Shed Slabs: Reinforcement inspection and slab layout before pouring
If you’re removing internal walls, building near boundaries, or modifying roof structures, a structural site inspection will help avoid serious safety and legal risks.
Why Are Site Inspections Important?
1. Ensure Alignment with Engineering Drawings
We confirm that construction aligns with your approved structural design. A structural site inspection ensures all beams, slabs, and supports match the engineering intent.
2. Maintain Structural Integrity
Poor workmanship or deviation from plans can reduce structural performance. Our Gold Coast engineers ensure key load paths are preserved and elements are correctly installed.
3. Identify Construction Defects Early
From missing reinforcements to misaligned beams, our structural site inspection team identifies construction faults before they escalate into expensive rectification work.
4. Ensure Compliance with NCC & AS Codes
Every structural site inspection we carry out ensures your project complies with the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
5. Reduce Insurance and Legal Risk
Should a claim arise, a professionally conducted structural site inspection provides clear documentation supporting the builder or owner’s legal position.
Types of Structural Site Inspections We Offer
Pre-Construction Inspections
We conduct early-stage structural site inspection visits to check ground conditions, validate engineering documentation, and flag potential constructability issues. This helps ensure the design is buildable, compliant, and properly aligned with site conditions — critical for all Gold Coast construction sites.
Stage Inspections During Construction
We carry out targeted structural site inspections at critical stages — slab reinforcement & footings, frame erection and bracing checks. These inspections are most common in Gold Coast homes undergoing renovation, extension, or new home construction. At each stage a form 12 compliance form is issued.
Post-Construction and Certification Inspections
Once construction is complete, we perform a final structural site inspection to ensure the project complies with the structural design and NCC requirements. We can issue Form 15 or Form 16 as required by your certifier. A final form 12 is also issued at this stage.
Structural Damage Assessments
If a storm, falling tree, or impact has caused damage to your structure, we provide urgent structural site inspections across the Gold Coast. Our engineers assess the structural impact and issue recommendations for repairs and compliance.
Pre-Purchase Structural Inspections
Buying a home or investment property? A structural site inspection conducted before settlement ensures you’re not purchasing hidden structural problems. We assess the structural elements and provide an engineer’s opinion on safety, compliance, and any visible defects — highly recommended for Gold Coast buyers.
Post Building & Pest Report Structural Inspections
Negligent construction poses a significant risk to both safety and structural compliance. Our structural site inspections are specifically tailored to assess situations where structural elements have been built incorrectly, without proper engineering oversight, or in clear deviation from the approved structural drawings.
We evaluate critical components such as beams, slabs, footings, wall placements, bracing, and tie-downs to identify unsafe installations, or engineering oversights. If a builder has constructed something that may compromise the building’s integrity or create a safety hazard, we’ll provide a detailed report outlining the risks, non-compliance issues, and the necessary corrective actions.
These inspections are regularly undertaken across the Gold Coast, often supporting insurance claims, legal proceedings, or rectification planning when poor construction has been identified.
How to Book a Structural Site Inspection
Step 1 – Contact Us
Call or email Mellan Consulting Engineers to book your structural site inspection. We service all suburbs across the Gold Coast, from Coomera to Currumbin.
Step 2 – On-Site Assessment
Our RPEQ-certified engineer will visit the site, inspect key structural elements, and compare the build against engineering documentation and code requirements.
Step 3 – Receive Your Report
We deliver a professional report including photos, noted defects or compliance issues, and clear next steps.
FAQs – Structural Site Inspections
What is a structural site inspection?
It’s a physical inspection by a qualified structural engineer to ensure that construction is safe, structurally sound, and compliant with the approved plans and codes.
Do I need one if I’m removing a wall?
Yes — we check that wall removal beams are installed correctly and safely. Every wall removal should be followed by a structural site inspection.
How fast can you inspect my site on the Gold Coast?
We typically offer bookings within 24–48 hours depending on location and urgency.
Can you issue Form 15 or Form 12?
Yes. We’re RPEQ-certified and can issue the required certificates after a compliant structural site inspection.
What happens if my project fails inspection?
We’ll provide a detailed report outlining all issues and give recommendations for rectification. We can re-inspect once corrective work is complete.
Is this different from a building inspection?
Yes — a building inspection is more general. A structural site inspection is more technical and focused on structural safety and compliance, performed by a structural engineer.
Do you inspect during or after a building & pest inspection?
We will inspection after the building and pest inspection report has been received. We will assess and provide steps remedial measures to correct the issues addressed.
Book Your Structural Site Inspection Today
For expert structural site inspection services across the Gold Coast, trust Mellan Consulting Engineers. Whether you’re building new, renovating, or assessing storm damage, we provide clear guidance, fast reports, and structural peace of mind.
📞 0474 535 079
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🌐 www.mellanconsulting.com.au
