
Key Services
Specialist forensic engineering, engineered for speed and certainty.
We are not off-the-shelf engineers. SZE deals in complex claims and structural distress, with a process engineered for efficiency, not rushed conclusions. Every engagement is built to withstand insurer, builder, and legal scrutiny.
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Defensible, evidence-based reports that identify the cause of distress and the rectification scope of works.
Pre-purchase Inspections
Independent property inspections before purchase to flag structural issues, defects, movement, drainage concerns, and engineering risks.
Pre-design Engineering Advice
Engineering advice prior to renovations or alterations to assess structural elements, proposal feasibility, site constraints, and suitable structural options.
Certificate of Compliance
Inspection and certification of completed building works to confirm alignment with the approved engineering design and current building regulations.
Site Inspections & Advice
Construction-stage advice to review works on site, identify issues early, and provide practical engineering guidance throughout the build.
Structural & Civil Remediation Design
Restoring structural integrity with precise, certified engineering solutions that prioritise safety and longevity.

Forensic Masters
Specialist engineering, built to hold up under scrutiny.
Every SZE engagement combines forensic depth with practical construction knowledge. The result is clarity your builder can quote against, your insurer can settle on, and your legal team can defend.
Full Service Listing
The complete structural claims lifecycle, under one specialist roof.
From first response and forensic investigation through to causation reporting, remediation design, and dispute support, every service is delivered by the same specialist team and held to the same engineering standard.
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Identifies the engineering cause of damage using on-site evidence, photographic records, and forensic analysis. Delivered as a defensible report that links observed defects to a specific trigger event or ongoing mechanism.
Traces symptoms back to the underlying structural, geotechnical, or environmental driver. Separates primary causes from secondary effects so remediation targets the actual problem rather than the visible one.
Independent inspections of properties before purchase to identify structural issues, defects, movement, drainage concerns, and other potential engineering risks before you commit.
Engineering input prior to renovations or alterations: assessing existing structural elements, proposal feasibility, site constraints, and the most suitable structural options.
Inspection and certification of completed building works to confirm alignment with the approved engineering design and current building regulations, ready for sign-off.
Construction-stage site inspections that review works in progress, identify issues early, and provide practical engineering guidance to keep builds on track.
Determines whether damage stems from a sudden event, gradual deterioration, or lack of maintenance. Clarifies responsibility for insurers, owners, and builders, and supports coverage decisions with engineering evidence.
Assesses failed or failing retaining walls, footings, and slab systems. Determines whether the cause is ground movement, construction defect, or detailing failure, and specifies the correct remediation pathway.
A fully specified, buildable scope that turns findings into a quote-ready rectification plan. Defines materials, methods, and sequencing so builders can price accurately and insurers can settle without ambiguity.
Certified engineering design for rectifying failed or damaged structural elements. Covers footings, framing, load paths, and connections, with documentation suitable for permit, construction, and sign-off.
Independent technical review of existing reports and competing opinions. Identifies gaps in methodology, evidence, or conclusions, and provides an engineered position that resolves disputes without escalation.
Rapid engineering response following storm, flood, fire, or seismic events. Scales to portfolio volumes with consistent reporting standards, triage prioritisation, and coordinated site coverage across regions.
On-site assessment of immediate structural risk with recommendations for temporary stabilisation. Protects occupants, prevents further damage, and establishes a safe baseline before full investigation is undertaken.
Court-ready engineering evidence, expert reports, and testimony for legal and regulatory proceedings. Delivered under relevant expert witness codes of conduct, with findings defensible under cross-examination.
Independent review of proposed scopes, quotes, and repair methodologies. Confirms whether recommended works are necessary, proportionate, and engineered to resolve the actual defect rather than the symptom.
Practical engineering oversight through the rebuild phase, covering sequencing, staged inspections, and sign-off against the approved scope. Keeps repairs aligned with the original causation findings.
How It Works
Three steps from first call to final report.
Engaging SZE is intentionally simple. You tell us what's happened, our engineer attends site, and you receive a defensible report you can act on, typically within days, not weeks.
Step 01
Brief & triage
Share the issue and any supporting documents. We confirm scope, urgency, and site access, typically within the same business day.
Step 02
Forensic site investigation
A qualified SZE engineer attends site to capture measurements, photographs, and observations that underpin the forensic analysis.
Step 03
Defensible report & path forward
A plain-English report with clear findings, causation, and an engineered scope of works ready for your builder, insurer, or legal team.
By the Numbers
Measurable engineering output, not marketing gloss.
Our work is tracked, reviewed, and reported on. These are the figures we operate to every day, across residential and insurance portfolios, in Victoria and beyond.
State-Based Coverage
Active service footprint across Australia.
Annual Engagements
Across residential and insurance portfolios combined.
Turnaround Time
Average from site inspection to final report.
Report Revision Rate
Consistent accuracy across every engagement.
Sectors We Serve
One methodology, tuned to every asset class.
From a single residential investigation to a national insurance portfolio, the methodology stays the same: investigate thoroughly, report clearly, and deliver an engineered path forward the audience can act on.
Residential
New builds, established homes, heritage properties, and owner-builder projects across metro and regional Victoria.
Insurance
Insurer-instructed causation reporting, scope validation, and portfolio surge capacity, delivered without sacrificing engineering depth.
Commercial
Offices, retail, and mixed-use assets where structural clarity underpins tenant safety and ongoing asset value.
Industrial
Warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics facilities where downtime is costly and make-safe decisions cannot wait.
Also Engaged For
The SZE Difference
Why clients pick SZE over generalist engineers.
Six operating principles that shape every engagement. They are not claims on a brochure, they are how we structure the work, from the first site visit through to the final sign-off.
Defensible Reporting
Every finding is built to withstand insurer, builder, and legal scrutiny, so decisions made on our advice hold up.
Engineered for Speed
Inspection to delivered report in days, not weeks, without compromising engineering depth or accuracy.
Plain-English Clarity
Technical precision communicated without jargon, so home owners, insurers, builders, and legal teams act on the same clarity.
Consistent at Scale
The same engineering standard applied whether the volume is one file or a thousand, delivered by the same specialist team.
Practical Site Solutions
Engineering recommendations a competent builder can realistically price, sequence, and deliver on site.
End-to-End Pathway
From forensic investigation through to remediation design and reinstatement oversight, the whole journey in one specialist team.
Selected Projects
Engineering discipline, delivered across every asset class.
A snapshot of recent engagements where SZE was instructed to investigate, report, or remediate. The same forensic rigour applies whether the asset is a single home or a multi-site industrial portfolio.


Heritage Audit

Early Construction

Structural Access & Rectification

Water Damage Assessment

Roof Damage Assessment
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Frequently Asked
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
If your question isn't answered below, reach out directly. We'll respond with the same clarity we bring to every report.
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Experience the difference of a forensic partner that combines engineering certainty with operational speed. We have the capacity to handle your volume and the expertise to protect your reputation.