Inspection Details
- Location: Balaclava
- Reason for Attendance: Structural Footing Rectification, Brickworks, and Balcony Repair
Event Summary
Our team was engaged to carry out a comprehensive restoration and rectification project at a multi-residential property in Balaclava. The works focused on removing and replacing an unsafe Level 1 terrace, stabilising the laundry through underpinning, and completing extensive masonry, structural, and aesthetic repairs. The project required detailed planning, engineering input, and careful coordination to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
Cause of Damages
- Structural instability identified in the Level 1 terrace and laundry area
- Deterioration of concrete terrace, balustrade, and steel lintels
- No underlying maintenance issues were found; works were initiated as part of a planned rectification scope
Damage Assessment
- Site preparation and safety setup
- Dilapidation survey of affected areas
- Propping of terrace, stairs, and roof
- Demolition of existing concrete terrace, balustrade, and posts
- Construction of new timber terrace and balustrade
- Underpinning of laundry including excavation and installation of mass concrete pin
- Replacement of three steel lintels in laundry
- Brickwork patching and repairs using matching materials
- Pavement reinstatement and slab matching
- Painting of new deck frame, posts, and lintel areas
- Final reinstatement and site cleanup
Works Completed
- Wet saw cutting of slab for underpin installation
- Excavation to 2 m depth and disposal of soil
- Installation of temporary propping to four window openings
- Removal and replacement of steel lintels
- Framing and installation of new timber deck and balustrade
- Attachment of existing stairs to new decking
- Painting and patching of all affected areas
- Site left clean, safe, and fully restored
Outcome
- Unsafe terrace removed and replaced with compliant timber structure
- Laundry stabilised through engineered underpinning
- Masonry and aesthetic elements restored to high standard
- All works completed under appropriate permits and supervision
- Project delivered with full stakeholder coordination and quality assurance
