Why A Site Inspection Call-Out Fee May Apply

A concrete cancer inspection is more than a quick site visit. It involves assessing the visible damage, identifying the likely cause of deterioration, evaluating access and site conditions, and determining the most suitable long-term repair method.

Depending on the location, travel distance, inspection requirements and complexity of the site, a call-out fee may apply.

Time And Professional Assessment

The inspection fee may account for:

– Time allocated away from other scheduled projects
– Determining the appropriate concrete repair system
– Assessing the extent and likely cause of reinforcement corrosion
– Measuring the affected areas and reviewing access requirements
– Time spent inspecting concrete cracking, spalling, rust staining and delamination
– Preparing a detailed quotation, repair scope or recommendations after the inspection

Travel And Distance

For sites located further away, the call-out fee may also cover:

– Fuel and vehicle operating costs
– Travel time to and from the property
– Motorway and toll charges where applicable
– Additional time required for regional or long-distance inspections

Qualified Labour Costs

Concrete cancer inspections must be completed by experienced personnel who understand concrete deterioration, reinforcement corrosion and remedial repair requirements.

The fee may include:

– Preparing the repair scope and quotation
– Site coordination and appointment scheduling
– Travel and inspection time for qualified team members
– Time spent discussing the damage and proposed repair options

Inspection Equipment And Testing

Some inspections may require specialised equipment or additional testing to accurately assess the concrete.

This may include:

– Moisture testing
– Reinforcement and concrete cover detection
– Small investigation openings where approved
– Measuring cracks, spalling and rust-affected areas
– Transporting inspection and access equipment to the site
– Hammer tapping or sounding to locate hollow and delaminated concrete

Site Access And Conditions

Additional costs may apply where the inspection involves:

– Difficult or restricted access
– Properties without suitable power or safe access
– Roof, scaffold, ladder or rope-access requirements
– Traffic management, inductions or site supervision
– Commercial, industrial or strata-specific site requirements
– High-rise balconies, façades or elevated concrete structures

Site Inspection Call-Out Fee Guide

Call-out fees are generally based on the travel distance from our service area and the requirements of the inspection.

30km or more: From $0 – $150
60km or more: From $300
90km or more: From $400
120km or more: From $500
150km or more: From $700

These figures are a general guide only. The final inspection fee will depend on the location, travel time, access requirements and complexity of the inspection.

Your Inspection Fee Will Be Fully Credited

When you proceed with Concrete Cancer Repairs Sydney for the recommended repair work, the inspection call-out fee will be fully credited toward the accepted quotation.

Any applicable credit will be clearly confirmed before the inspection is booked.

Service Area Limits

Residential Concrete Repair Inspections: Up to approximately 175km
Commercial, Industrial and Large Strata Projects: Up to approximately 500km

Long-distance inspections are considered individually based on the size and scope of the proposed project.

Professional Advice From The Start

Our goal is to accurately identify the cause and extent of the concrete deterioration before repair work begins.

A professional inspection helps us recommend the correct repair method, prepare an accurate scope of work and reduce the risk of incomplete repairs, unexpected costs or the same concrete damage returning.

This is not simply a site visit. It is a professional concrete condition assessment supported by practical remedial repair experience.