INSULATION PLANNING
Prepare for an insulation assessment
A good first enquiry lets the assessor understand your building without asking you to diagnose it.
Collect the basics
Write down your city, approximate building age, type of property and the area you want assessed. Explain what you notice rather than naming a solution: a cold bedroom, draughts around the lower floor, or a renovation that will expose a wall. Include the season and frequency of the concern if those details help.
Share what you already have
Existing inspection reports, renovation drawings and safely obtained photographs can help establish a starting point. Note known leaks, past repairs and previous insulation work. Do not disturb unknown material or enter restricted spaces to improve an enquiry. Tell the assessor when an area cannot be photographed or accessed normally.
Describe access and scheduling
Explain parking, occupied rooms, pets, strata arrangements and other trades expected on site. State whether the timing is flexible or tied to a construction milestone. Ask what preparation is needed for the assessment itself. A first contact should establish whether a visit is appropriate, not pressure you into committing to an unseen installation.
Ask what comes next
Confirm whether you will receive findings, photographs, a priced scope or recommendations for further investigation. Ask who to contact with follow-up questions and what information is still missing. Keep the assessment separate from the decision to proceed so you can review the proposed scope and compare it with your priorities.
Turn the questions into a project brief
Choose your city, explain the area of concern and ask for a written scope.
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