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CrackGuide - A New Professional Tool for Crack Assessment and Monitoring
SurveyAll Limited is pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile application designed specifically to assist with the assessment and monitoring of cracks in buildings. The application, called CrackGuide, has been developed to provide a practical and structured way of documenting cracks and tracking their development over time.
Cracks in buildings are a common concern for property owners, surveyors and engineers. While many cracks are harmless and related to normal building movement, others may indicate structural issues that require further investigation. In practice, the ability to record crack characteristics accurately and to monitor changes over time is essential when forming a professional opinion on the significance of a defect.
CrackGuide was developed to address this need by providing a simple but powerful digital tool that can be used directly during property inspections.
The application allows users to create structured crack records, capture photographs, document measurements and record key observations related to each defect. Each crack can be monitored over time, allowing users to track whether movement is ongoing or whether the crack has stabilised.
Unlike many general inspection tools, CrackGuide has been designed specifically for crack assessment and monitoring. The application focuses on the practical needs of building surveyors, engineers and property professionals who require clear, organised and repeatable documentation during inspections.
All data created within the app is stored locally on the user’s device. This means that inspection photographs, notes and measurements remain under the user’s control and are not transmitted to external servers.
The application can be used in a range of situations, including residential property inspections, structural monitoring, pre-purchase surveys and ongoing defect investigations.
CrackGuide is now available on the Apple App Store and can be used by surveyors, engineers, property professionals and anyone interested in recording and monitoring cracks within buildings.
The development of this application reflects SurveyAll’s continued interest in combining practical building surveying experience with modern digital tools that support more efficient and accurate property inspections.
Further information about the application can be found on the Apple App Store.