TINDUS
Christchurch based Structural Engineering Services
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Tindus Limited 2025
TINDUS
Structural Assessments and Reports
1. Book an Initial Assessment
• Schedule an assessment using the link below or email [email protected] for bookings and enquiries.2. Initial 15–30 Minutes
• We will discuss your concerns and perform a preliminary inspection for any obvious unresolved earthquake damage, including a brief floor level check.
• If no clear or potential unresolved earthquake damage is found, the assessment will conclude at no cost to you.3. Further Assessment and Reporting
If signs of unresolved earthquake damage are present and you wish to reopen your claim, the following options are available. If NHC agrees, all associated costs for your chosen option will be reimbursed, and any ongoing assessment or reporting costs will be covered under your claim:Option 1 – $250–$750 + GST (charged hourly)
• The ongoing assessment will require an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour on-site to collect further information.
• A basic level survey plan and standard form will be completed and submitted to NHC requesting a claim review and further assessment.Option 2 – $3,000 + GST
• The ongoing assessment will require an additional 1–2 hours on-site to conduct a more detailed assessment.
• An Initial Structural Report will be prepared and submitted to NHC requesting a claim review and further assessment.Option 3 – from $7,000 + GST
• A comprehensive structural assessment will be scheduled for a later date and will require approximately 3-5 hours on-site. This assessment will include a detailed review of the property’s history, property file, and full NHC records.
• A Structural Damage & Reinstatement Report will be prepared and submitted to NHC requesting a claim review.
FAQ:
Who should book an Initial Assessment?
If you have concerns about unresolved damage from the CES (especially relating to uneven floor levels), have a valid claim with Natural Hazards Commission (NHC, formerly EQC) and your claim was undercap, an Initial Assessment can help identify issues.What is unresolved damage?
Unresolved damage may include issues such as uneven floor levels, foundation damage, inadequate or non-compliant repairs or missed damage that has been caused by the CES.Repairs have been completed, can there still be unresolved damage caused by the CES?
Unfortunately, yes.Who will carry out the assessments and reporting?
Senior and chartered structural engineers with extensive experience in earthquake damage assessments and reporting.
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Tindus Limited 2025
TINDUS
Structural Design and Documentation
Process:
1) Discuss the project brief and provide a proposal. Proceed if accepted.2) Complete Structural Design and Documentation (including drawings, specifications, PS1, and RFIs) for consent and construction.3) Conduct Construction Monitoring and provide Documentation (including site instruction reports and PS4) to ensure the design is properly implemented during construction.
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Tindus Limited 2025