What a condition survey establishes
Before any retrofit, addition, change of use, or pre-purchase decision, a structural condition survey establishes what condition a building is actually in — not what the original drawings assumed. It combines a visual inspection of accessible structural elements, material testing where deterioration is suspected, and where needed, an analytical model to establish remaining capacity. This is closely tied to structural retrofit Dubai, which many clients need alongside it.
A documented baseline for what comes next
The survey report becomes the reference document for any design that follows — whether that's a strengthening design, a change-of-use load verification, or a due-diligence report for a property transaction. We flag any distress, corrosion, or non-compliance issues clearly, with a recommended path forward for each. For the full authority process, see our guide: Structural Retrofit and Strengthening: A Practical Guide.
Technical methodology
Findings are based on direct inspection and testing, not desktop assumptions — non-destructive testing (rebar locators, Schmidt hammer, GPR) is used where deterioration is suspected, backed by analytical verification in ETABS where a capacity question needs answering.