Full Services List

At Waratah Consulting, we offer independent, technical services that support every stage of development — from early investigations to handover and beyond. Our team works across property inspections, environmental consulting, and geotechnical engineering to help clients manage risk, meet compliance, and deliver with confidence.

Building Bond Inspections

NSW: Strata Bond Building Inspection Scheme (SBBIS): Inspections in line with NSW legislation for residential buildings.

VIC: Developer Bond Scheme: Ready to support Victoria’s emerging residential building compliance framework as the scheme becomes operational.

Building Reporting

  • Property Inspection Reports: Independent property inspections and condition assessments prepared in accordance with relevant legislation, industry requirements and Australian Standards for residential homes, apartments, strata, mixed-use and commercial properties.
  • Dilapidation & Condition Reports: Independent pre-condition, post-condition and dilapidation reporting for construction, infrastructure and development projects, supporting DA requirements & project compliance.
  • Expert Witness Reports: Independent assessments for legal proceedings, focusing on building defects and compliance issues.
  • Quality Assurance Reports: Assessments ensuring construction meets specified quality standards.

 

Contaminated Land Management

  • Preliminary & Detailed Site Investigations: Assessments to identify and evaluate site contamination.
  • Remediation Action Plans & Site Validation Reports: Strategies and confirmations for site remediation efforts.
  • Soil Waste Classification Certificates: Documentation for appropriate waste disposal and management.
  • Acid Sulfate Soils Investigations: Evaluations to manage potential acid sulfate soil risks.
  • Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Remediation: Services addressing contamination from underground fuel storage.
  • Peer Reviews for Environmental Due Diligence: Independent assessments of third-party environmental reports.
  • Hazardous Ground Gas Investigations: Studies to detect and mitigate ground gas hazards.
  • Environmental Site Audit: Independent reviews to assess compliance, risks, and environmental performance at a property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Occupational Hygiene

  • Hazardous Materials Surveys: Inspections for materials like asbestos, lead-based paints, and synthetic mineral fibres.
  • Asbestos Management Plans: Guidelines for safe asbestos handling and removal.
  • Asbestos Clearance Certificates: Certifications confirming safe reoccupation post-asbestos removal.
  • Airborne Asbestos Monitoring (AAM): Testing to ensure air quality during and after asbestos-related work.
  • Licensed Asbestos Assessor Services: Expertise in assessing and managing friable asbestos materials.

 

Geotechnical Engineering

  • Site Inspections & Investigations: Boreholes, test pits, soil profiling, and stability assessments.
  • Geotechnical Advisory & Assessments: Slope stability, excavation support, and foundation recommendations.
  • Forensic & Post-Construction Studies: Investigation of cracking, movement, and foundation failure.

 

Environmental Planning & Approvals

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):
    Early-stage assessments to identify potential environmental risks and regulatory requirements. Supports planning approvals and informs project design.
  • Environmental Impact Statement (EIS):
    Detailed reporting for State Significant or Designated Developments, addressing legislative requirements under the EP&A Act. Includes impact analysis, mitigation strategies, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Regulatory & Stakeholder Coordination:
    Liaison with councils, regulators, and community stakeholders to ensure compliant submissions and smooth approvals.

Other

  • WHS Audit: Independent assessments of workplace health and safety compliance, systems, and risks.

From first site visit to final report — we’ve got you covered.