Removing a wall can completely transform a home, but if that wall is load-bearing, removing it incorrectly can cause serious structural damage. Before you renovate, it’s critical to understand what load-bearing walls are, how they work, and why professional assessment is essential before any removal. Understanding Load-Bearing Wall Importance Load-bearing walls transfer the weight of […]
Distressed Structures & Underpinning
Building safety and integrity is among our greatest concerns. Whether it’s in a residential, commercial or industrial area, Booth Engineers offers expert services, providing clients with comprehensive specialist advice and investigation reports relating to distressed residential, commercial and industrial structures. Booth Engineers provides underpinning designs and inspections to over 400 structures every year in the south east.
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Underpinning
Our team offers investigations, designs and onsite inspections relating to distressed dwellings where the underpinning of the structure/dwelling in commonly required for rectification processes. If appropriate, other methods (such as injection methods) would also be considered by this office.
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Site Inspections & Reports
Our site inspectors take their job seriously. We aim to work fast on evaluating every site and investigating signs of distress, no matter how severe they might be. All our clients are also entitled to an accurate and full-length report on distressed buildings and underpinning. Our staff will be available by phone or by email to answer any questions you may have regarding these reports.
QBCC Services
Booth Engineers & Associates are on the panel of investigating engineers for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), ensuring our committment to high quality and structural standards.
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Structural Engineering Advice & Resources
Load-Bearing Walls: What You Must Know Before Removing One
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