Timber Inspection NSW

Timber Consultancy

Timber Inspection NSW

Timber Consultancy

Independent Advice, Clear Reports, Faster Resolutions

We investigate timber quality and compliance issues—whether the product is still in packs or already installed—and provide practical, expert guidance to help you resolve disputes quickly.

Our work complies with expert-witness codes, and our reports are suitable for use in Fair Trading, tribunals, and courts if required.

What We Do

  • Dispute resolution & expert opinion between buyers, sellers, builders and suppliers
  • Condition & compliance assessments against relevant Australian Standards and agreed specifications
  • Root-cause analysis (manufacturing, handling, installation, environment, or product selection)
  • Remedial advice & next steps (repair, replace, treat, monitor)
Timber Inspection
Timber Inspection

Common Issues We Assess

  • Flooring: cupping, crowning, gapping, excessive movement, surface checking, machining defects
  • Decking & exterior timber: premature decay, delamination, incorrect treatment level, fastener/spec issues
  • Treated timber: verifying treatment class, penetration/retention concerns, suitability for use
  • Appearance & grade disputes: knots, checks, wane, end-splits, colour variation, species identification
  • Moisture & pests: elevated moisture content, fungal decay, termite/borer activity and extent of damage

Who Engages Us

  • Homeowners, builders, architects & installers
  • Sawmills, merchants & treatment plants
  • Councils, insurers, strata managers & legal representatives

Need an independent opinion or expert report? Request a consultancy inspection today, call 0401 296 447, or email luke@timberinspectionnsw.com.au.

  • Timber Inspection

    Timber Consultancy

    Inspection of timber to resolve disputes between buyer and seller whether the timber is still in packs or installed.

  • Termite Inspections and Treatment

    Termite Inspections and Treatment

    Inspection and treatment of bridges and wharves for termite activity. Inspection and treatment of schools and commercial buildings.

  • Building Inspections

    Building Inspections

    Building Inspections may include grading timber in-situ where it can be seen, detection of timber pests such as termites’ decay and borers.

  • Timber Grading

    Timber Grading

    Get fast, engineer-ready assessments of structural timber in bridges, wharves, commercial buildings and heritage structures.

How We Work – Simple 4 Step Process

Scope & Booking

Share plans/photos, site access and timelines.

On-Site Inspection & Grading

In-situ assessment of strength, decay, moisture and pest activity, or mill/site grading to Australian Standards (or agreed specs).

Findings & Advice

Immediate verbal summary on site with practical recommendations.

Engineer-Ready Report

Clear, independent documentation with photos, measurements and remedial options.

Why Choose Timber Inspection NSW

  • Independent & impartial advice—no sales agenda
  • Deep species & milling knowledge specific to NSW resources
  • Proven on major infrastructure with robust, practical reporting
  • Fast turnaround aligned to shutdowns and project deadlines
  • Clear communication from first call to final sign-off

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