EXISTING BUILDING & STRUCTURAL COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING

Engineering assessment of existing, altered or undocumented residential structures.

services include

  • Engineering assessment of existing structures to determine their condition, structural performance and suitability for their intended use.

  • Inspection and engineering assessment of building work completed without the required structural documentation or approvals.

  • Assessment of completed construction to determine whether the existing structure can be supported by appropriate engineering analysis and documentation.

  • Structural inspections, assessments and engineering documentation to support Building Information Certificate applications and council requirements.

  • Preparation of engineering reports and supporting documentation in response to structural matters raised by council.

  • Investigation of cracking, movement and deformation to identify likely causes and determine whether structural action is required.

  • Assessment of building or foundation settlement to identify its extent, likely causes and appropriate engineering response.

  • Inspection and structural assessment of existing retaining walls where movement, cracking, deterioration or compliance concerns have been identified.

  • Structural assessment of existing decks, including framing, supports, connections and signs of deterioration or inadequate construction.

  • Engineering assessment of existing garages and associated structural elements for adequacy, alterations or retrospective documentation.

  • Structural assessment of existing carports, including framing, connections, footings and overall structural adequacy.

  • Investigation of corrosion, timber decay, concrete deterioration and other defects affecting the condition or performance of a structure.

Living room with large windows, cream sofa, wooden chairs, indoor plants, and a view of a lush green landscape outside.
Bright, modern open-concept living and dining room with large windows, hardwood floors, beige sofa, armchairs, a coffee table with flowers, and a mounted flat-screen TV above a fireplace.

  • "Eliot from Greenwood Consulting Engineers was an absolute pleasure to work with. His professionalism, attention to detail and prompt communication made the engineering process seamless, and we look forward to working with him again on future projects."

    Luke D.

Close-up of a glass panel edge mounted on a metal stand, positioned on a slatted outdoor table.
The interior of a house under renovation showing exposed wooden floors, a staircase, construction tools, scaffolding, and building materials.
A brick house under construction with scaffolding surrounding it, construction materials and tools in the yard, and trees nearby.