Rate any building, bridge, road, water or industrial asset on the standard 1–5 asset condition scale used by Australian councils and utilities. Answer five quick questions and get an indicative condition rating with a recommended next step — free, no email required.
An asset condition rating is a standardised score — usually on a 1 (very good) to 5 (very poor) scale — that describes the physical state of an asset such as a building, bridge, stormwater culvert, water main or plant item. Australian councils and utilities commonly align condition ratings with the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) and NAMS guidelines so that data feeds directly into asset management plans, renewal modelling and long-term financial plans.
Condition ratings drive maintenance prioritisation, capital renewal forecasting and compliance reporting. A consistent condition assessment methodology across an asset portfolio lets asset managers compare a timber footbridge in one ward against a concrete culvert in another and defend renewal budgets with evidence. Formal condition inspections carried out by qualified inspectors — including drone inspections for hard-to-access structures — provide the defensible data behind those scores.
Condition 1 is 'very good' (as new, only planned maintenance required), 2 is 'good' (minor maintenance), 3 is 'fair' (significant maintenance required), 4 is 'poor' (renewal required) and 5 is 'very poor' (approaching unserviceable). Most Australian councils use this scale or a close variant in their asset management plans.
No. It gives an indicative rating based on your own observations. A formal condition assessment carried out by qualified inspectors provides defensible, standards-aligned data suitable for asset management plans, insurance and compliance purposes.
Most asset owners align with the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM), NAMS.PLUS guidance, and relevant Australian Standards for the asset class — for example AS 3660/AS 4349 series for buildings or bridge inspection manuals published by state road authorities.
Our team delivers standards-aligned condition assessments, drone inspections and NDT across Australia.