The jobs other builders would not take on
Movement, cracking and subsidence scare most builders into a demolition verdict. Apex has the structure assessed by a registered engineer first, then builds the fix exactly to that design. Here is what that looks like on a real job.
The job three other builders would not take on
The homeowners had already been told by other builders that the movement and cracking in their home meant demolition was the only option. Apex took a different approach: a full structural assessment by a registered engineer came first, before anything was quoted. That assessment found the foundation could be stabilised with an engineered underpinning solution rather than a full rebuild. Because the builder read the engineering rather than working around it, there was no gap between the design and how it was carried out on site, and no guesswork. Certification was provided independently. The result: the home was stabilised, the occupants stayed safe throughout, and the existing structure was preserved.
Planned vs actual timeline
3 weeks overAdditional soil movement was found once excavation began, requiring redesigned pier depths and an extra 2 weeks of remediation. Engineered steel bearers were delayed a further week by a supplier backlog. Council also raised one request for additional structural certification that we had not anticipated, adding another week.
Other jobs we have taken on
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