Independent Assessments Confident Recovery
Our engineering and surveying teams combine specialist expertise with the right tools to assess property damage and recommend the most effective reinstatement solutions. From land movement and retaining wall issues to structural building damage and defects, we identify the root cause and provide clear, actionable advice you can rely on.
Since the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (2010–2011), the Kaikōura Earthquake (2016), and more recently the Auckland Anniversary Storm and Cyclone Gabrielle (2023), we have supported New Zealand’s natural hazard event recovery by assessing damage to more than 10,000 properties and advising on reinstatement solutions. Beyond natural hazards, we also help property owners understand the causes of settlement or structural damage and provide clarity on next steps.
Our Property Damage Assessment Services
Land & Structural Damage Assessment
Independent assessments to determine the extent and cause of damage to land, foundations, and buildings.
Remediation Design & Construction Review
Engineering solutions for land and structural repairs, with expert review to ensure safe and effective reinstatement.
Insurance Reporting & Claim Support
Clear, defensible engineering reports and advice to support insurance claims and recovery negotiations.
Subsurface Damage Detection (voids, sinkholes, ground instability)
Specialist investigations to identify hidden ground issues that threaten property safety and stability.
Post-Event Surveying, Monitoring & Instrumentation
Accurate surveys and monitoring systems to track ground movement and structural behaviour after an event.
Property Boundary Re-establishment
Surveying expertise to confirm and restore legal property boundaries affected by damage or movement.
Dispute Resolution & Expert Witness Services
Independent engineering evidence and expert testimony to support fair resolution of disputes.
Recovery Project Management
End-to-end coordination of reinstatement projects, ensuring repairs are delivered on time and to the necessary standard.
Natural Hazard Mitigation Design
Engineering solutions to reduce risks from earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and other natural hazards.
Resilience & Risk Reduction Planning
Practical advice to strengthen properties against future damage and improve long-term resilience.
Why Choose Cook Costello for Property Damage Assessment?
What sets Cook Costello apart in property damage assessment is our impartial, ethical approach backed by experience on more than 10,000 assessments across New Zealand. Our engineers, surveyors, and geophysics specialists work together to provide a complete and accurate understanding of the cause and extent of damage to land and buildings.
This integrated expertise ensures clear, evidence-based recommendations for repair or reinstatement, saving you time, avoiding disputes, and reducing the risk of unexpected costs further down the track.
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