Expert Inspection of War-Damaged Real Estate in Lutsk
Conducting an inspection of real estate in Lutsk destroyed or damaged as a result of the Russian military aggression is the first and key step in the process of documenting losses and planning further actions regarding the emergency property. A professional engineering audit provides precise data on the residual load-bearing capacity of structures that have survived critical loads, fires, blast waves, or direct ammunition hits. Compliance with the strict requirements of regulatory documentation guarantees that the compiled report will become a reliable foundation for receiving state compensations, safe reconstruction, or legally correct demolition of the real estate.
When a Technical Audit is Required
Any actions with an asset damaged due to hostilities without a prior expert assessment are a violation of construction standards. Initiating a technical inspection of real estate objects is necessary in the following situations:
- Preparation of documents for recording destruction and receiving compensation payments from the state (including the e-Vidnovlennya program) or international funds.
- Development of an object conservation project to prevent further destruction of blast-damaged load-bearing elements under the influence of atmospheric precipitation.
- Design of major repairs or reconstruction of the object with a change in purpose (for example, converting a ruined workshop into a warehouse).
- Justifying the need for complete demolition of the building if its restoration after shelling is impossible (read more about technical inspection of defects).
Stages of Inspecting War-Damaged Structures
The work of certified engineers at GlobalBud Ukraine is carried out in accordance with DBN regulations and is divided into several strict phases:
- Information collection and analysis: audit of the technical passport, drawings, studying the operation history and the nature of destruction (blast wave impact, thermal damage, shrapnel holes).
- Field visual and instrumental audit: detailed inspection of walls, foundations, and floor slabs subjected to armed impact. Measuring crack opening widths, determining the area of damage.
- Non-destructive testing of materials: using ultrasonic and mechanical devices to check the strength of concrete, brickwork, and metal structure welds on sections that survived the shelling.
- Analytics and calculations: desk check of the building’s spatial rigidity, taking into account load-bearing elements lost due to military actions.
Assessment of Load-Bearing Capacity and Defects
Special attention during the audit of war destruction is paid to the connection joints of structures. Engineers record the displacement of floor slabs from support zones due to blast waves, deformations of steel beams, and the burnout of the concrete protective layer resulting from fires caused by shelling. All these factors critically affect the feasibility of restoring the building without the risk of sudden collapse in the future.
Inspection Results and Their Legitimacy
The final result of the work is a comprehensive technical conclusion (report on the inspection of the damaged object). It includes a detailed defect register, photographic materials, graphic diagrams of destruction, and verification calculation results. The report clearly classifies the current technical condition (categories of damage according to the methodology for assessing the consequences of armed aggression). The engineer registers this document in the EDESSB database, sealing it with an electronic signature, which ensures the absolute legal legitimacy of the conclusion before any state authorities or international funds.
Pricing Principles and Timelines
The cost of expert inspection services in Lutsk is not fixed and is calculated after assessing the scale of the destruction caused by the war. The price is influenced by the dimensions of the structure, the complexity of access to emergency sections, and the need to involve additional equipment (for example, drones to inspect a roof destroyed by an explosion). The timelines for developing the report are agreed upon individually and depend on the complexity of desk calculations for spatial structures.
FAQ
Is it possible to inspect a building if it is dangerous to enter?
Yes. In cases involving a threat of collapse after shelling or the presence of a mine hazard, remote defect recording methods (UAVs, laser 3D scanning) are used, which allows assessing the object’s condition without risking the lives of specialists.
Is it mandatory to enter the report into the EDESSB?
Yes, if the report will be used to obtain state compensations, demolition permits, or reconstruction design. Without registration in the EDESSB, the document is not recognized by the DIAB (State Inspection of Architecture and Urban Planning).
Who is responsible for the conclusions in the report?
Personal criminal and administrative responsibility is borne by the certified engineer whose qualification signature is on the document and in the electronic registry.
