Commercial

Cracks in masonry/concrte walls, concrete columns and floors slabs are very common. CESCON regularly helps clients with identifying the nature and sources of cracking in their homes. Cracks can be caused due to a variety of factors and while some cracks are purely cosmetic & superficial others can be indicators of an underlyign problem which, if not looked at, can cause serius structural damage in the future.

We have experience of dealing with cracks in all building types inmcluding residential, commercial, educational, healthcare and heirtdage facilities. As a part of our service we provide analytical conclusions, practical and effective solutions (both long and short term) and maintenance protocols.
We help our cleints take immediate action and oversee the remdiation process till the end. Some ofthe common residential defects encountered by our team include:

• Residential cracks in masonry and concrete walls.
• Cracks in residential floor slabs and concrete pavements.
• Cracks/defects due to soil subsidence and settlement of footings.
• Suprficial cracks caused due to shrnkage and creep.
• Structural cracks caused due to super imposed loads (including wind).
• Cracks caused due to earthqauke action.
• Spalling and cracking caused due to long term exposure to water due to leakages or damaged pipes.
• Bulding or expansion of brick walls including mortar fretting and damaged bricks.

While construction type, wind and superimposed loads as well as soil subsidence are some of the major factors behind residential cracks, the 2021 mansfield earthquake has left many homeowners curious about new and existing cracks in their homes.
CESCON, have been the goto consultants for post earthquake conditions assessment due to our qualified and experienced personell in the feild of earthqake engineering and risk assessment. After the 2021 earthquake, cescon provided conditional assessment reports for some of the most iconic structures in melbourne including heirtage buildings.
Our services include:

• Existing conditions assessment of residential and commercial buildings.
• Design of retrofit or strengthening solutions for existing defects.
• Certification and design of structural modifications including removal of existing walls.
• Post earthquake defects inspections.
• Insurance disputes (independent assessment and advice).
• Design of fitouts, retrofits and structural modifications.