Building expertise
for property claims.
Independent assessments, causation reports and scopes of work for insurers, loss adjusters, brokers and claims teams.
Gold Coast · Brisbane · South East Queensland · NSW
Residential · Commercial · Strata
Technical clarity for
the people managing claims.
From an initial assessment to a disputed finding, we help establish the cause and extent of damage and the repairs required.
- Insurers & underwriting agencies
- Loss adjusters & claims managers
- Insurance brokers & claims teams
- Strata & body corporate managers
We also accept relevant instructions from private clients and parties involved in building disputes.
Assessments &
technical reporting.
Focused investigations and technical reporting, shaped around the questions your matter needs answered.
Discuss your requirementsof our assessments.
01Building damage & causation
Understanding what happened, why it happened and the extent of the damage.
Site-based investigation of building damage, water ingress and escape-of-water matters. We assess relevant causes and explain the distinction between event damage, existing defects and maintenance issues where the evidence supports it.
Enquire about this service02Hail & storm assessments
Detailed assessment of roofing and associated structures following a reported event.
Inspection of roofs, flashings, capping, patios, awnings and sheds, with the location and extent of damage documented. Findings address the reported event and the repair requirements supported by the assessment.
Enquire about this service03Complex & disputed claims
An independent technical view when the findings need a closer look.
Review of supplied reports and relevant evidence, followed by our own site assessment. We explain where findings agree or differ and why. Supplementary reports and reports in reply address further evidence or specific questions where instructed.
Enquire about this service04Scopes of work
Clearly defined repair requirements to support pricing and reinstatement.
Itemised scopes setting out the repairs identified by the assessment, including relevant materials, quantities and associated work. The scope is tailored to the instruction and the property.
Enquire about this service+Defect & pool damage assessments
Additional assessment services.
Inspection and reporting on building defects, workmanship concerns and reported pool damage, including likely causes and associated repair requirements.
Discuss an assessmentA practical response.
A clear damage record.
Authorised temporary works to help protect the property, with initial damage reporting during the same attendance where practical.
01Temporary protection
02Photographs & damage observations
03Record of works & next steps
After-hours attendance by arrangement.Availability and service area confirmed at enquiry.
Building for
homes & businesses.
Our practical building experience also extends to private residential and commercial construction, with each project considered on its scope, location and requirements.
- Renovations & extensions
- Decks, patios & outdoor living
- Swimming pools & associated works
& construction
A consultant’s perspective.
Experience that
informs the findings.
Narmann is led by Brent Kiemann, with 28 years in building and construction, including senior construction management and insurance-related building work.
That experience brings a practical understanding of how buildings are constructed, how damage occurs and what is involved in repair and reinstatement.
Experience & credentials
Experience across residential and commercial construction, site supervision, insurance damage assessment, causation reporting and repair scopes.
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction Management
- Certificate III in Carpentry
- Certificate in Claims Consulting
Full qualifications and relevant licence details are available in our capability statement.
Let’s discuss
what you need.
For consulting, make-safe or private construction enquiries, contact Brent with the property location and a brief outline of what you need.
Gold Coast, Brisbane, South East Queensland
and New South Wales.
What to include in your enquiry
- Your organisation and contact details
- Property address and claim reference, if applicable
- The assessment, temporary works or construction work required
- Relevant reports, photographs or other material
Professional indemnity and public liability
certificates of currency available on request.