Comprehensive Building Inspection Report, Causation and Risk Context Included
Everything in a Standard Report, plus the context that actually helps you make a decision: why a defect is happening, how urgent it is, and a format built for negotiation.
More Than a Defect List — Causation, Risk and Next Steps
A Comprehensive Report includes every inclusion of the Standard Report, then goes further. Instead of just noting that a defect exists, it explains the likely cause, how urgent it is relative to other issues on the property, and what that means for your decision.
Because it's the same Chartered Engineer who conducted your inspection, this level of detail doesn't require a second visit or a different company — it's an upgrade to the same report, prepared from the same data.
All the detail of a Standard Report. None of the guesswork.
One Core Report. Built for Decisions, Not Just Lists.
Comprehensive Report (Engineer-Led)
Includes everything in the Standard Report, plus causation commentary, risk context, and a negotiation-ready format. Ideal when a defect has been found and you need to understand what it means, not just that it exists.
What's Included in a Comprehensive Report
Everything in the Standard Report, plus three additions that turn a defect list into a decision-making tool.
All Standard Inclusions
Visual defect identification, photo-supported findings, priority classification and a plain-English summary, included as the foundation of every Comprehensive Report.
Causation Commentary
An explanation of why a defect is occurring, not just that it exists, prepared by the engineer who inspected the property.
Risk Context & Urgency
Context on how serious a defect is relative to the rest of the property, so you can weigh it against other findings.
Negotiation-Ready Format
Structured to support a price negotiation or a request for vendor rectification before settlement.
Need to Go Further? Upgrade Without a Second Visit
If the causation commentary in your Comprehensive Report points to something structural, the same inspection data supports a deeper report.
Engineering Report — full structural behaviour analysis, load path assessment, rectification recommendations and an engineer-signed opinion. See Engineering Report →
Expert Report — dispute and litigation-ready expert witness format, backed by Chartered or Fellow Engineers. More on report options →
Standard Report — if you decide you only need the defect list, without causation detail. See Standard Report →
If a Defect Needs Rectification, What Happens Next
Scope
A clear, itemised scope describing exactly what needs to be fixed and why.
Costing
Engineer-prepared estimates so you know what you are negotiating or budgeting for.
Procurement
Help sourcing and briefing the right trade or contractor for the rectification.
Project Management
Oversight through the rectification process, so the fix matches the recommendation.
Verification
A follow-up inspection to confirm the rectification was completed to standard.
Inspect. Report. Protect.
Three steps from booking to a report you can act on.
Inspect
Book online or call 1800 796 776, and let us know you expect to need a Comprehensive Report. A Chartered Engineer is matched to your job with same-week availability.
Report
One thorough site visit. All data, photos, measurements and observations captured to a standard that supports causation analysis, not just a defect list.
Protect
Receive your Comprehensive Report. If findings point to something structural, upgrade to an Engineering Report, no second site visit required.
Comprehensive Report Pricing
Pricing depends on property size, type, and location. All pricing confirmed before booking.
Dealing with a structural concern? See the Engineering Report for full structural analysis.
Comprehensive Report FAQs
Everything you need to know about BINM's Comprehensive Report.
Causation commentary explaining why a defect is occurring, risk context showing how urgent it is relative to other findings, and a negotiation-ready format, on top of everything already included in the Standard Report.
You can upgrade. If you've already had a Standard Report from BINM, the same inspection data is used to prepare the Comprehensive Report, no second site visit required.
For most negotiations, yes. The negotiation-ready format is specifically structured to support a price discussion or a request for vendor rectification before settlement.
If the causation commentary in your Comprehensive Report points to a structural issue, an Engineering Report adds full structural behaviour analysis, a load path assessment, and an engineer-signed opinion suitable for more serious decisions.
Listing a defect tells you something is wrong. Causation commentary tells you why it's happening, which is what determines whether it's a minor maintenance item or something more serious.
Pricing depends on whether it's booked as your initial report level or as an upgrade from an existing Standard Report, plus property size and location. Contact us for an exact quote.