For Insurers · Insurance Builders · Loss Adjusters

A Building Partner
You Can Rely On.

Edgar Walter Insurance Builders provides fast, accurate damage assessments and repair scopes for insurers, loss adjusters, and insurance builders across Melbourne. Our reports are formatted to your requirements — ready to act on, court-ready when needed.

24–48 hrs
Standard report turnaround
Same day
Emergency attendance available
10+
Years trade experience
3,400+
Assessments completed
Who We Work With

Built for the Insurance Industry

We understand how the insurance building industry works — the documentation requirements, the timelines, the pressure to get claims moving. Our assessments are designed to fit your workflow, not create more work.

Insurers & Underwriters

Independent damage assessments and repair scopes for residential and commercial claims. We document the full extent of loss and provide clear, insurer-formatted reports ready for claims processing.

Loss Adjusters

Forensic building assessments to support claim investigations. We provide causation analysis, damage extent reports, and expert opinion — formatted to your requirements and suitable for dispute resolution.

Insurance Builders

Scopes of works, repair costings, and site assessments to support your build program. We work efficiently within your workflow — providing the documentation you need to manage claims and subcontractors.

Strata Managers

Common property damage assessments for strata schemes. We identify damage, establish causation, and provide clear scopes — helping you manage insurer relationships and owner communications.

What We Deliver

Assessment & Repair Services for Claims Management

Most Requested

Insurance Damage Assessment

Rapid attendance and full damage documentation for residential and commercial claims. We assess the property, establish causation, and deliver a structured report with photos, damage extent, and recommended scope of works.

  • Storm, water, fire & structural damage
  • Causation analysis & damage extent
  • Scope of works & repair costings
  • Formatted to insurer or loss adjuster requirements
  • Priority scheduling — 24–48 hour attendance
  • From $200 + GST
Dispute Support

Forensic Building Report

Independent expert reports for disputed claims, declined claims, or complex damage scenarios. Court-ready documentation with causation analysis and expert opinion — suitable for VCAT, legal proceedings, or insurer negotiation.

  • Causation analysis & expert opinion
  • Disputed & declined claim support
  • Pre-existing vs. event damage distinction
  • Court-ready & VCAT-suitable documentation
  • Expert witness available if required
  • From $600 + GST
Repair Management

Scope of Works & Repair Costings

Detailed scopes and costings for insurance repair works. We provide line-item repair schedules that give your build team or subcontractors a clear brief — reducing variation claims and keeping projects on budget.

  • Line-item repair schedule
  • Trade-level costings & quantities
  • Suitable for tendering or direct engagement
  • Aligned with insurance repair standards
  • Variation management support
  • From $300 + GST
Emergency Response

Make-Safe & Emergency Assessment

Same-day attendance for emergency make-safe works and initial damage assessments. We secure the property, document the damage, and provide an immediate scope — giving your claims team what they need to move fast.

  • Same-day attendance available
  • Emergency make-safe works
  • Immediate damage documentation
  • Initial scope for claims processing
  • Available 7 days including weekends
  • From $200 + GST
How We Work

A Straightforward Process Built Around Your Workflow

01

Referral or Panel Request

Contact us directly or submit a panel enquiry. We'll confirm availability and agree on turnaround requirements before attending.

02

Site Attendance

We attend the property promptly — standard within 24–48 hours, emergency same day. We document all damage thoroughly with photos and measurements.

03

Assessment & Report

We prepare a structured report covering damage extent, causation, scope of works, and costings — formatted to your requirements.

04

Delivery & Follow-up

Reports delivered digitally within the agreed timeframe. We're available for follow-up queries, supplementary reports, or expert witness support if required.

Why Edgar Walter

What Sets Us Apart from Generalist Inspectors

Most building inspectors carry a clipboard and a checklist. Edgar Walter Insurance Builders brings trade-level expertise — qualified builders who have actually constructed, repaired, and assessed thousands of properties. That depth of knowledge shows in the quality and reliability of every report we produce.

"Trusted by Australia's leading insurers and loss adjusters for independent assessments, forensic reports, and repair scopes — delivered on time, every time."

Fast Turnaround

Standard reports within 24–48 hours. Emergency attendance same day. We understand that claims don't wait.

Insurer-Ready Reports

Reports formatted to your requirements — clear, structured, and ready for claims processing without back-and-forth.

Truly Independent

We work for the outcome, not a preferred result. Our assessments reflect what we find — giving you defensible, reliable documentation.

Trade-Level Expertise

Our assessors are qualified builders with 10+ years of hands-on experience — not generalist inspectors. We know how buildings fail and what it costs to fix them.

Available 7 Days

Including weekends and public holidays. Storm events and emergencies don't follow business hours — neither do we.

Volume Capacity

Structured to handle ongoing panel work and volume referrals. We can accommodate consistent referral volumes with agreed turnaround SLAs.

Panel & Referral Enquiries

Let's Talk About Working Together

Whether you're looking for a reliable assessor for one-off referrals or want to discuss a panel arrangement, get in touch and we'll respond within a few hours.

Response within a few hours
Panel arrangements available
SLA-based turnaround on request
Prefer to call? 0412 097 685
Panel / Referral Enquiry Form

We respond to all enquiries within a few hours. For urgent matters, call 0412 097 685.