Spinghar + Zidan Engineers
Engineering Investigation and Resolution

Engineering Investigation and Resolution

Excellent

Precision Engineering
for Private Homes.

We bring the same rigor used in major claims to your personal property. No guesswork just forensic data to tell you exactly what's happening with your home.

About us
Providing a Clear Path Forward.

Providing a Clear
Path Forward.

Excellent

Forensic Specialists. Delivering Structural Clarity.

Don't let a structural mystery stall your life. We provide the expert analysis and technical specs you need to start repairs with total confidence.

Our Services
Certainty for your home, peace for your family.

Certainty for your home, peace for your family.

Excellent

Clear Answers, Faster.

We use advanced forensic tools to pinpoint exactly what's wrong, as well as a definitive plan to restore your home's integrity and your peace of mind.

Our Process

Accreditations

Registered with Australia's
leading engineering bodies.

Forensic Engineering Society of Australia
National Engineering Register
Registered Building Practitioner
Association of Consulting Structural Engineers Victoria
Foundation & Footings Society (VIC)
Engineers Australia
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
BPC
Forensic Engineering Society of Australia
National Engineering Register
Registered Building Practitioner
Association of Consulting Structural Engineers Victoria
Foundation & Footings Society (VIC)
Engineers Australia
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
BPC

HOW WE CAN HELP

Your home deserves a clear answer.

Building issues are stressful enough without the technical jargon. We synthesise the hard data you need to move forward, delivering reports that are easy to understand and even easier to act on.

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From cracks and subsidence to insurance-ready reports, we cover the full range of structural concerns a home owner faces. One specialist team, one standard, start to finish.

Services

Every structural concern a home owner faces, under one roof.

From pre-purchase inspections to post-storm insurance support, SZE delivers the forensic clarity and engineered outcomes your home deserves at every stage.

Identifies why damage is occurring on your property, linking observed defects to a specific cause with on-site evidence and forensic analysis. Written to hold up under insurance, builder, and legal scrutiny.

A specialist structural assessment before you buy. We identify existing issues, hidden risks, and future cost exposure so you make the decision with full engineering clarity, not guesswork.

Pinpoints the cause of cracks, movement, and uneven floors. Distinguishes cosmetic from structural, traces footings and ground behaviour, and tells you exactly what is happening beneath the surface.

Rapid engineering assessment after storm, flood, fire, or impact events. Confirms what failed, why it failed, and what needs to be made safe or repaired, with documentation ready for your insurer.

Engineering evidence framed around the questions insurers actually ask. Covers causation, sudden event analysis, and scope of works, so your claim moves forward on hard data rather than opinion.

Independent technical review of contested reports and competing opinions. Gives you the clarity needed to move forward when you are stuck between differing engineering views from insurers, builders, or other parties.

Specialist input before the design is locked in. We confirm what the structure can take, flag risks early, and protect you from costly surprises once the build is underway.

Assesses failed or failing retaining walls, footings, and slab systems. Determines whether the cause is ground movement, construction defect, or something else, and designs the correct remediation.

Traces visible symptoms back to the underlying structural, geotechnical, or environmental driver. Separates the primary cause from secondary effects, so the fix targets the real problem, not the signal.

A fully specified, buildable scope that translates findings into a quote-ready plan. Defines materials, methods, and sequencing so builders can price it accurately and insurers can settle without ambiguity.

Certified engineering design for rectifying failed or damaged elements. Covers footings, framing, load paths, and connections, with documentation suitable for permit, construction, and sign-off.

Engineering certification for completed works. Confirms rectification has been carried out correctly and provides the documentation needed for occupancy, sign-off, or future sale of the property.

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Our figures

Homes Assessed

1,200+ homes

Residential structural investigations delivered nationwide.

Site Attendance

72hour response

Typical time from your first call to engineer on site.

Turnaround Time

4days

Average from site inspection to final report delivery.

Report Revision Rate

1.2%

Consistent accuracy every insurer and builder can act on.

Capabilities

What you can expect, every time we attend your home.

Our methodology is the same on every home we attend: investigate thoroughly, report clearly, and guide you through the action plan with practical engineering insight you can actually use.

Clear advice and reporting

  • Plain-English findings, no jargon.
  • Clear updates, start to finish.
  • Root-cause clarity, not symptoms.

Fast, qualified attendance

  • Site attendance in 48 to 72 hours.
  • Senior engineer on every visit.
  • Victoria-wide site coverage.

Actionable scope of works

  • Builder-ready, quote-ready scope.
  • Engineered remediation design.
  • Ongoing support through rebuild.

Claim and documentation support

  • Insurance-ready evidence.
  • Detailed photographic records.
  • Pre-purchase peace of mind.

Whether the issue is a hairline crack or a post-storm claim, the same specialist team handles your file with the same methodology, start to finish.

Get in touch and we will guide the rest with clarity, speed, and straight answers.

Our Process

A disciplined approach, from brief to resolution.

We take the stress out of uncertain building issues by carefully inspecting your property, identifying the true cause of the damage, and explaining it in clear, simple terms. From there, we prepare a practical scope of works so you know exactly what needs to happen next.

Step 01

Seeking Trusted Advice

You come to us with your concerns, and we take the time to understand the issue, the property history, and the outcome you need.

Step 02

Detailed Forensic Inspection

We carry out a thorough site inspection to assess the damage, condition, and relevant building elements with care and precision.

Step 03

Confident Causation Assessment

Combining expert engineering knowledge with advanced analysis software, we identify the true cause of the issue and distinguish it from secondary symptoms, visible damage, or common misdiagnoses.

Step 04

Clear Engineering Findings

We explain our conclusions in plain language, so you understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what it means.

Step 05

Practical Scope of Works

We set out the recommended next steps and scope of works, giving you a clear path forward with confidence.

GET IN TOUCH

Ready to restore your peace of mind?

Structural issues shouldn't put your life on hold. See how we can provide the clear engineering blueprint you need to take action and move forward.

SHOWCASE PROJECTS

Proven results for homes like yours.

A selection of residential engineering matters handled with care, forensic discipline, and reports home owners can act on with confidence.

Pre-Purchase Engineering Inspections

Pre-Purchase Engineering Inspections

Warrandyte, VIC

Independent structural assessment ahead of purchase, identifying existing defects, hidden risks, and future cost exposure before contracts were signed.

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Building Works Certifications

Building Works Certifications

Clayton, Victoria

Engineering certification of completed structural works, with documentation suitable for occupancy, sign-off, and future sale of the property.

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Pre-design Engineering Advice

Pre-design Engineering Advice

Fitzroy, Victoria

Specialist input before design lock-in, confirming what the structure could take and flagging risks early to protect the build from costly surprises.

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Testimonials

What home owners are saying

Cracks had been getting worse for months and nobody could tell us why. SZE found the cause on the first visit and laid out exactly what needed fixing.

James & Lauren Parker

Heidelberg, VIC

After the storm we had no idea where to start. They took care of the technical side and the report got things moving with our insurer straight away.

Priya Sharma

Malvern, VIC

Our builder flagged foundation issues right before a reno. SZE came out, confirmed what was fine, designed a fix for the rest. Saved us a fortune in guesswork.

Tom & Emily Walsh

Brighton, VIC

On site within two days, full report by end of week. Clear photos, no jargon, and our builder could quote off it the same day. Can't ask for more.

Andrew Kim

Waverley, VIC

Two other engineers gave us wishy-washy answers. SZE gave us hard data and a straight opinion. Finally felt like we could actually make a decision.

Sarah Nguyen

Doncaster, VIC

FAQs

Questions home owners commonly ask

Not sure where to start? These are the questions we hear most often from home owners dealing with structural concerns.

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Yes. A builder can quote on repairs, but an engineer identifies the root cause and accurately determines the correct fix. Without this, you risk treating symptoms rather than the actual problem, which can lead to recurring damage and wasted money.
Costs vary depending on the complexity and scope of the issue. We provide a clear fee estimate upfront before any work begins, so there are no surprises. Contact us for a quote tailored to your situation.
Absolutely. Our reports are written to meet the evidentiary standards required by Australian insurers. They include photographic documentation, root cause analysis, and a detailed scope of works to support your claim.
We cover cracking, subsidence, water ingress, storm and impact damage, foundational movement, retaining wall failures, and more. If it's building related, we can investigate it.
For standard engagements, we typically attend within 48 to 72 hours of receiving the brief. Emergency make-safe and triage inspections can be arranged within 24 hours where required.
Our reports include a detailed site investigation summary, photographic evidence, root cause analysis, causation findings linked to specific events or timelines, and a clear scope of works outlining the recommended remediation.
Yes. Beyond identifying the cause, we design engineered solutions and provide a detailed scope of works that your builder or contractor can action directly.