{"id":27,"date":"2026-06-01T23:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:33:00","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:764px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/handle-damp-walls-cracked-wall-pic.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/handle-damp-walls-cracked-wall-pic.jpg 674w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/handle-damp-walls-cracked-wall-pic-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Engineering and Building Construction Consultancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With over 40 years of hands-on building industry experience in engineering and building construction, <strong>Cracks In The Wall<\/strong> provides independent building inspections, detailed building condition reports, VCAT-compliant expert witness reports and practical dispute resolution support across Melbourne. We help homeowners, lawyers, and owners corporations achieve clear, defensible outcomes with dependable building reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c0bc9f7e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/contact\/\">Arrange my inspection<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f96e5fe0472a6c50f687cdc58f2df102\" style=\"background-color:#acc7e5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Trusted Building Inspection Services for Melbourne Property Owners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7b814159db4b0dd486c4c37dc1792f1a\" style=\"background-color:#acc7e5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Cracks In The Wall<\/strong> assists Melbourne home owners, investors, lawyers and developers with analytic inspections, defect reporting, VCAT guidance and evidence-ready reports to support both preventative and dispute-related needs.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5a9eb07f85938b5e872f3c262bfd3a0f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#acc7e5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-af3ef210 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0657ef25 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Home Owners &#8211; Investors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Property Inspections and Condition Reports \u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bBuilding Defects&nbsp;and incomplete Works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Stage and Pre-Handover Inspections (PCI)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract Termination Assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tender Documentation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing Tenders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tender Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditions or Contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidential Recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Owners Corporations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Owners Corporations Inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre Builders Warranty Expiry Inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bVMAI and Insurance Claim Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Maintenance Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Established Properties, New Buildings &amp; Engineering Projects<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residential and Commercial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre demolition and Pre Construction Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering Design Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Ingress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boundaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protection Works<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protection Works Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Ability and Review Methods of Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dilapidation Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remediation of Damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lawyers and Mediators<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCAT Compliant Reports (PNV 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Dispute Resolution Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert Witness Support\u200b\u200b\u200b<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-381e99c74704190ec8690fa55c58fc51\" style=\"background-color:#acc7e5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Independent Expert building evidence for lawyers handling building disputes.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\"><strong>Cracks In The Wall Extensive Building &amp; Construction Experience.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cracks in the Wall<\/strong> Engineering Construction Management was founded by Andrew Stuart Smith, a Construction Engineer and third generation building professional with of 40 years of experience in domestic residential, commercial civic construction across Victoria and the United Kingdom. Andrew&#8217;s experience in assessing building defects includes all aspects of buildings including custom architectural design, quality assurance, contract administration, valuation and contract terminations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u200b<strong>Cracks in the Wall<\/strong> provides services to Legal Professionals, Home Owners and<br>Building Professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With Reference to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Construction Code (NCC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australian Standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victorian Building Regulations 2018&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victorian Plumbing Regulations 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturer\u2019s Design Manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>A Sample of Our Services include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building Condition &amp; Stage Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawyer\u2019s &amp; Court Expert Witness Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forensic Building Inspection and Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCAT Compliant Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspection of Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dilapidation reports&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-11.43.52-am-1024x580.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-11.43.52-am-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-11.43.52-am-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-11.43.52-am-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-11.43.52-am-1536x870.png 1536w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-11.43.52-am.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-1-bg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-1-bg.jpg 785w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-1-bg-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/cracks.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-1-bg-768x809.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew Stuart Smith,<br>BSc B.E.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After qualifying for Membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia back in 1986, Andrew Stuart Smith created the consultancy <strong>Cracks in the Wall<\/strong> to service the construction industry in Building\/Engineering\/Construction\/Project Management matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew\u2019s clientele includes a broad selection from Private Contractors to Government Authorities &amp; Manufacturing Industries, in Australia and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 40 years, Andrew Stuart Smith has been immersed in all facets of Building, Construction &amp; Structural Engineering, with a natural keen eye for detail and a refined approach that has brought him to the forefront of the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>Cracks In The Wall specialises in the following areas:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>BUILDING REFURBISHMENT\/HISTORIC RESTORATION:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Offices Interior Fitouts, Historic Stone Buildings, Victorian Heritage Commission Restorations, Industrial Manufacturing Reuse\/Upgrade, Laboratories &amp; Commercial Kitchen Refurbishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CIVIL &amp; BUILDING:<\/strong> Compliance to standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>FUNCTIONAL DESIGN:<\/strong> Supervision of the preparation for Detail Design Documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>DOCUMENTATION:<\/strong> Drafting Specifications and Scopes of Works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>SUPERVISION OF DETAIL DESIGN:<\/strong> Modifying to the needs of the Client and Constructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING &amp; SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTATION:<\/strong> Preparation of Design Submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preparation of Tender Documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CHAIRMAN TENDER COMMITTEES:<\/strong> Conducting interviews and Preparation of Tender Recommendations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:<\/strong> Extensive on-site experience in all aspects of day to day control and site detailing. As Site Foreman, Construction Engineer, Project Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>PLANNING: <\/strong>Project Critical Path Analysis, Cash Flow &amp; Resources. Use of various Packages including Time Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>QUANTITIES ESTIMATING<\/strong>: Civil, Mechanical &amp; Buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>FEASABILITY STUDIES:<\/strong> Civil, Buildings &amp; Engineering\/Scientific Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CLAIMS AND VARIATIONS:<\/strong> Report writing and face to face negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>QUALITY CONTROL:<\/strong> Practical onsite supervision experience. Architectural &amp; Engineering Site Details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES BUILDING\/PLANNING APPROVALS:<\/strong> Melbourne Metro. Fire Brigade., Local Government, Department of Labour, Hazardous Chemicals, Asbestos Removal, and Environmental Protection Authority. Applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>MECHANICAL INSTALLATION:<\/strong> Manufacturing Equipment, Milling Equipment, Computers &amp; Air Treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>ASBESTOS &amp; DANGEROUS GOODS:<\/strong> Extensive Asbestos removal contacts. Sheeting, lagging. Manufacturing and Office\/ Building&nbsp; refurbishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>SEWERS &amp; DRAINAGE:<\/strong> Supervised both Day Labour and Contractors All types of soils and ground conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE:<\/strong> All aspects of Heavy Rail, Tram infrastructure project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">For a more detailed view of Andrew Stuart Smith\u2019s education and completed contracts,<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c0bc9f7e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--organic-1--button-1 is-style-ext-preset--button--organic-1--button-1--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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