Spinghar + Zidan Engineers
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Melbourne VIC 3000

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Technical Certainty at Scale.

Technical Certainty
at Scale.

Decisive Outcomes.

From complex single-asset failures to high-volume portfolios, we provide the forensic evidence required to settle claims with absolute confidence.

About us
Built for Speed. Engineered for Precision.

Built for Speed. Engineered for Precision.

Reducing Claims Lifecycle.

We replace fragmented manual reporting with a tech-enabled forensic process designed to move files from first notice of loss to final resolution.

Our Services
Beyond Generalist Engineering.

Beyond Generalist Engineering.

Specialist Forensic Analysis.

Don't let vague reporting stall your settlement. We pinpoint causation and provide actionable scopes of work that withstand scrutiny.

Our Services

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We support both insurance companies and home owners with the same core promise: clear technical answers, practical pathways, and confidence to act.

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Services

One specialist team supporting every side of structural decisions.

From claim validation to homeowner guidance, SZE delivers forensic clarity and engineered outcomes across the full lifecycle of structural issues.

Structural Causation Reporting
Root Cause Analysis
Liability & Maintenance Assessments
Water Ingress & Leak Detection
Engineered Scope of Works
Structural Remediation Design
Dispute Resolution & Peer Reviews
Catastrophe (CAT) Event Response
Emergency Make-Safe & Triage
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Technical Scope Validation
Reinstatement Guidance
All services

Our figures

Services

95.7%

Con-current jobs

54

Accuracy

100%

Average turnaround

4 days

Capabilities

Choose your pathway, keep the same technical standard

Whether you are managing portfolios or protecting your own home, our methodology stays consistent: investigate thoroughly, report clearly, and guide action with practical engineering insight.

Insurance Companies Services
Home Owners Services
Defensible Technical Reporting
Practical Site-Based Solutions
Clear Communication
Fast Turnaround
Forensic Investigation
Engineering Design
Claims Support
Risk Reduction
Remediation Strategy
Construction Insight
For Insurance CompaniesFor Home Owners

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Ready to find the right service path?

Start with the audience that matches your needs, then let our engineering team guide the rest with clarity and speed.

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PROJECTS

The same technical discipline, delivered across residential and insurance environments.

Industrial Asset Recovery

Industrial Asset Recovery

Heidelberg, Victoria

Commercial Portfolio Audit.

Commercial Portfolio Audit.

Malvern, Victoria

Critical Infrastructure Response.

Critical Infrastructure Response.

Waverley, Victoria

Testimonials

Trusted by insurers and home owners alike

“Report came back in three days. Clear, well-structured, and our builder could start quoting straight away. Exactly what we needed.”

James Parker

Heidelberg, VIC

“We'd been going back and forth with another engineer for months. SZE came in, identified the issue on the first visit, and gave us a proper path forward.”

Priya Sharma

Malvern, VIC

“Consistent quality across every engagement. We've referred over 40 files to them this year and haven't had a single report sent back for revision.”

David Chen

Melbourne, VIC

“Thorough, fast, and genuinely easy to deal with. They explained everything without the jargon and kept us updated the whole way through.”

Tom & Emily Walsh

Brighton, VIC

“Resolved a six-month dispute in under a week. The report was so detailed there was nothing left to argue about.”

Michael Dunn

South Yarra, VIC

“First engineer who actually gave us a straight answer. No hedging, no vague language — just clear findings and a fix.”

Sarah Nguyen

Doncaster, VIC

FAQs

Common questions, clear answers

Have questions about our forensic engineering services, turnaround times, or how we can assist with your claim? Find answers below or get in touch.

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We operate across Melbourne and greater Victoria. For catastrophe events or large-scale claims, we can mobilise nationally. Contact us to discuss your location and requirements.
For standard engagements, we typically attend within 48 to 72 hours of receiving the brief. Emergency make-safe and triage inspections can be arranged within 24 hours where required.
Our reports include a detailed site investigation summary, photographic evidence, root cause analysis, causation findings linked to specific events or timelines, and a recommended scope of works for remediation.
Yes. We provide independent forensic engineering services to both insurance companies and home owners. Our methodology and reporting standards remain consistent regardless of who engages us.
Our average turnaround is four business days from site inspection to final report delivery. Complex or multi-site engagements may require additional time, which we communicate upfront.
Absolutely. Our engineers are experienced in providing expert witness testimony, peer reviews, and technical evidence for litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.