AusFirst Engineering

Causation Reports

Independent engineering causation reports for cracking, movement, storm, water, impact and building damage claims across Australia.

Independent engineering

Clear findings built around the decision you need to make.

A causation report answers the central insurance question: what most likely caused the observed damage? We assess site evidence, event history, construction, deterioration and plausible alternative mechanisms before setting out a reasoned conclusion.

Our reports are written to explain the observed condition, the engineering mechanism, the relevant evidence and the practical next step. Where further testing or specialist input is required, that limitation is stated clearly.

TYPICAL SCOPE

What we can assess

  • Event versus pre-existing damage
  • Cracking and structural movement
  • Storm and water ingress
  • Impact damage
  • Maintenance and deterioration

How it works

Inspection, evidence, engineering opinion.

01

Review the brief

We review the claim, available documents and the question the report must answer before attending site.

02

Inspect and test

Site evidence is documented through measurements, photographs and engineering observations relevant to the reported damage.

03

Report the finding

The report sets out the evidence, reasoning, conclusion and recommended next step in language the recipient can act on.

Related services

Often considered alongside this assessment.

Need an independent engineering assessment?

Send us the site, damage type and what the report needs to answer. We will confirm the appropriate scope.

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