Structural engineer Adelaide — inspections and reports
Inspections, letters and structural reports for Adelaide homes and regional South Australia. Book when you have cracking, movement, a house you are buying, or a builder who needs a clear next step. Work is by a Chartered Civil Engineer (CPEng, NER, EA 2356060).
Same-day call back. Typical metro inspection within a few days.
CPEng
Chartered
NER · IntPE · APEC
20+
Experience
years in practice
What clients say
James was so lovely. I was very stressed and needed the advice of a structural engineer as part of pre purchase due diligence on a reside…
Katherine B
Mylor, SA
Very rapid, personal, and efficient service.
Michael L
Mount Barker, SA
Connected with Balanced Civil Engineering and would recommend them.
Jaimee
Wallaroo, SA
I can’t speak highly enough of James from Balanced Civil Engineering. From start to finish he was professional, reliable, incredibly know…
Shanelle G
Yorke Peninsula, SA
James was clearly very experienced and was a reassuring voice when we booked him for an assessment of some cracks in our home. He was tho…
Lachlan
Moana, SA
James completed a pre‑pour inspection of my 190m2 slab - footings, formwork, and steel fixing. He pointed out what was done well and pick…
Josef C
Redhill, SA
A very honest structural engineer who will not put you in wrong direction for money and that’s very important. Excellent Knowledge and ju…
Amit
Kurralta Park, SA
James was prompt, courteous and professional. Inspected the property and gave recommendations exactly as discussed and agreed, all for a…
Roman M
Kidman Park, SA
James was great and provided a thorough report same day.
Sean C
Hectorville, SA
I would absolutely recommend balanced engineering, without hesitation or qualification, and in fact, they will now be our engineer of cho…
Arthur
Joslin, SA
I was recently contacted by James from Balanced Civil Engineering regarding a structural consultation for a crack in my property’s wall,…
Mohan
Hallett Cove, SA
James is a great civil engineer with a wonderful personality and a strong work ethic. He looked after me and conducted a detailed inspect…
Gavin R
Kadina, SA
Prompt, professional an courteous service. James clearly explained the process, costs and issues. Highly Recommended. James has a friendl…
Paul W
Colonel Light Gardens, SA
Great communication from the get go. Answered all of my questions and completed the job exactly the way I wanted. Will use again.
Dale P
St Marys, SA
Connected with Balanced Civil Engineering and would recommend them.
Greg F
Greenwith, SA
Services and fees
The jobs most clients book.
Prices include GST. A standard residential job is a single-storey house of up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a typical suburban allotment, within 25 km of the Adelaide CBD. Two-storey, larger, strata, Hills, regional SA or commercial work is quoted.
Desktop review and advice
Review of plans, drawings and council documents, with written advice. No site visit.
$345inc GST
Load-bearing wall assessment
Site visit, investigation of the wall and load path, analysis of structural capacity, and written findings.
$645inc GST
Pre-pour inspection
On-site check of footings, formwork and steel, with a short note of findings.
From $645inc GST
$645inc GST
Structural inspection and report
Inspection plus a full written report for owners, builders, council or due diligence.
$1,295inc GST
Retaining wall inspection and report
Site visit and a written structural report on an existing or proposed retaining wall.
$1,295inc GST
Dilapidation and current condition report
Photographic condition record for a typical house before neighbouring works. Larger, strata or commercial properties quoted.
From $1,295inc GST
Solar panel installation roof assessment
Site visit, investigation and analysis of structural capacity, with a written report.
From $1,595inc GST
Other civil, geotechnical and design work is quoted. Soil testing and laboratory fees are extra.
Also available
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Beverley SA 5009
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Work on the ground
Inspections and investigations from jobs across South Australia.
- Retaining wall inspection, Hallett Cove
- Leaning timber sleeper wall
- Concrete sleeper retaining wall
- Shop-front verandah, Kilburn
- Internal wall crack, Morphett Vale
- Load-bearing wall assessment, Hallett Cove
- Driveway crack, Roseworthy
- Undercut slab, Roseworthy
- Stormwater manhole, Port Hughes
- Pre-pour inspection, Redhill
- Dilapidation report, Hamley Bridge
- Structural inspection, Wallaroo Mines
- Tree influence, Greenwith
- Ground penetrating radar, Greenwith
- Brick cracking, Hallett Cove
- Stepped brick cracking, Colonel Light Gardens
- Crack gauge, Colonel Light Gardens
- Living room cracking, Magill
- Washed-out footing, Murray Bridge
- Exposed reinforcement, West Lakes
- Concrete spalling, West Lakes
- Tree roots at the footing, Salisbury Park
- Sunken pavers, Golden Grove
- Window crack, Golden Grove
- Subfloor inspection, Meadows
- Timber stud spacing, Meadows
- Stud size, Meadows
- Pre-purchase inspection, Mylor
- Entry paving, Mylor
- Paving failure, Magill
- Garage slab, Tranmere
- Brick to render joint, Tranmere
- Checking wall plumb, Tranmere
- Blocked gutters, Greenwith
- GPR beside the tree, Greenwith
- Eastern wall crack, Greenwith
- Cracking over an opening, Colonel Light Gardens
- Stone quoin, Colonel Light Gardens
- Masonry cracking, Wallaroo Mines
- Internal crack, Murray Bridge
- Soil moisture reading
About
A practice built on clear advice.
James, Chartered Civil Engineer (CPEng · NER · IntPE · APEC), manages the practice from Beverley. Accredited through Engineers Australia (EA ID 2356060).
Twenty years in civil engineering and project management — practical advice from first question to finished report, to Australian Standards.
Credentials
Verified practice details.
ABN
59 776 807 883
Check on ABRTrading as Balanced Civil Engineering. Beverley SA 5009.
Engineers Australia
CPEng 2356060
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
- National Engineering Register (NER)
- International Professional Engineer (IntPE(Aus))
- APEC Engineer
Coverage
- Metro Adelaide
- Adelaide Hills
- Fleurieu Peninsula
- Yorke Peninsula
- Regional South Australia
- Across the state
Beverley · Magill · Greenwith · Colonel Light Gardens · Mylor · Mount Barker · Hallett Cove · Golden Grove · Tranmere · Salisbury Park · West Lakes · Moana · Wallaroo · Kadina · Murray Bridge · Redhill · Hamley Bridge · Meadows
Registrations can change. Before you hire, check that the ABN and professional registration are current, match the person you are dealing with, and suit the value and type of work.
Questions
Before you book.
- Do I need an inspection or a full report?
- A structural site inspection is a visit, photos and a short letter of advice. Choose the inspection and report when a buyer, builder, council, lawyer or insurer needs a written document you can hand on.
- Do I need a dilapidation or current condition report?
- Yes if neighbouring works, excavation or construction could affect your property, or you need a dated record of how the building sits now. From $1,295 for a typical house.
- What counts as metro Adelaide?
- Within 25 km of the Adelaide CBD, for a standard single-storey house of up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two-storey, larger or strata work is quoted.
- Do you travel to the Hills, Yorke Peninsula or Murray Bridge?
- Yes. Adelaide Hills, Yorke Peninsula, Murray Bridge and other regional SA sites are covered. Travel is quoted on top of the metro fee.
- How do I book?
- Call 0492 252 594 or request a quote with the suburb and what you have noticed. Same-day call back. Typical metro inspection within a few days.