Defect Diagnosis &
Building Pathology
Understanding why a defect has occurred is critical before any remedial works are undertaken. Fairway Building Consultancy provides detailed defect investigation and diagnostic services to identify root causes, assess risk, and recommend proportionate remedial solutions.
Our surveyors bring extensive experience in diagnosing complex building issues across residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.
Where required, we coordinate specialist testing, opening-up works, and laboratory analysis to ensure conclusions are robust and defensible.
Our reports are clear, evidence-based, and suitable for:
• Building owners and managing agents
• Insurers and loss adjusters
• Contractors and design teams
• Legal and expert witness proceedings
Our Defect Diagnosis Services Include:
• Water ingress and leak investigations
• Structural movement and cracking assessments
• Fire stopping and compartmentation failures
• Condensation, damp and mould analysis
• Façade and envelope performance reviews
• Defective workmanship and material failures
• Intrusive and non-intrusive investigations
• Review of historical design and construction information
• Remedial options appraisal and specification
