SDA Due Diligence Inspections

SDA Consulting is an experienced and accredited SDA Assessor practice. We offer a high level of knowledge and expertise, placing us ideally placed to conduct both Due Diligence and PEER Review assessments nationally of completed SDA dwellings and developments. We cater to a broad range of clients, including Investment Funds, Developers, Investors and Financiers, all of whom rely on our detailed evaluations to protect their interests.

Our Due Diligence assessments involve a detailed audit of properties to ensure they meet all prescriptive standards and regulations. We audit every aspect of the dwelling against the SDA Design Standards with our proprietary software AccessCheck to ensure full compliance. This detailed process will identify any potential issues that could affect the property’s value or suitability for SDA purposes.

In addition to our Due Diligence reviews, we can provide PEER Review assessments for our clients. These reviews provide a detailed assessment of previously certified projects by highlighting any areas that may require revision or redocumentation prior to construction.

By appointing SDA Consulting to undertake Due Diligence Inspections or PEER Reviews our clients including investment funds, developers, investors, and financiers can proceed confidently with their property acquisitions.

Our detailed assessments provide them with the confidence the properties they are considering are sound investments, free from hidden issues that could impact their long-term value or functionality.

 

Typical issues identified

The following lists some of the typical issues we regularly identify when undertaking Due Diligence and PEER Review assessments of fully certified SDA  houses and apartments:

• Wall reinforcements to bathrooms not installed
• Emergency power solution not installed
• Incorrect glazing installed in Robust SDA
• 2,070 x 1,540mm landings not provided at the letterbox
• Non-compliant paths of travel from the boundary to the home
• Non-compliant kitchen benches
• Shower gradients that are outside the required levels
• Grabrails, backrests and shower seats were installed in bathrooms when they should not have been
• Incorrect door circulations
• Locks not provided to windows
• Power supplies not installed for doors, curtains and hoists
• Inaccessible laundries
• Non-compliant ramps
• Required storage cupboards not provided
• Task lighting not provided to kitchens
• Window SILs to high
• Dimmers not installed in bedrooms and living areas
• Emergency evacuation plans not provided on walls