Remediation & Owners Corporations
Defects found, explained, fixed and certified by one engineering team.
CESCON is a defect remediation engineer for owners corporations and multi-storey residential buildings across Melbourne. One engineering team, full accountability, from first inspection to final certificate.
Recent engagements include 92–125 Pelham St Carlton, 152–166 Sturt St Southbank, 154 Cremorne St Cremorne and 240–250 Lygon St Brunswick East. We handle water ingress, balcony and facade defects, cracking, combustible cladding rectification and more.
Our remediation service is a true one-stop shop. We carry out methodical existing conditions assessments and document every defect in plain language. We produce walk-through video reports so every owner and committee member can see exactly what we found, not just read about it. We engineer practical, durable remediation designs ready for competitive pricing. And because we know Melbourne's remediation builders, we help you engage the right one, then inspect the works and certify the outcome.
How we work
Assess
Existing conditions assessment with photographic & video reporting.
Report
Clear written and video reports your committee can actually understand.
Design & Procure
Remediation design documentation, ready for pricing. We connect you with trusted builders.
Deliver & Certify
Inspections during the works and certification on completion.
Remediation & owners corporation projects
Facade & Balcony Remediation at 152–166 Sturt St, Southbank
CESCON was engaged on behalf of the owners corporation to investigate and remediate facade and…
Level 10 Screens & Multi-Year Remediation at 92–125 Pelham St, Carlton
CESCON has been a long-term remediation engineering partner at the Pelham Street precinct in…
Existing Conditions Assessment at 240–250 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Existing conditions assessment for the owners corporation of a multi-storey residential building in…
Basement Retention Strengthening at 154 Cremorne St, Cremorne
Assessment and strengthening design for the existing basement retention system of a commercial…
Existing Conditions Assessment at 75 Princess St, Kew
A comprehensive existing conditions assessment of a contemporary apartment building on behalf of…
Balcony & Facade Rectification at 16 Noble St, Noble Park
Structural design checks and rectification engineering for defective balcony and facade framing…
Pool Structure Inspection at Acacia Place, Abbotsford
Structural inspection of a suspended lap pool and surrounding deck structure at a riverside…
Other recent assessment, design & certification work
Structural Integrity Assessment at Abbotsford Convent
Structural integrity assessment of heritage masonry structures within the historic Abbotsford…
Temporary Propping at 80 Hotham St, East Melbourne
Temporary propping design enabling structural alterations to a heritage terrace, protecting the…
Roof & Skylight Structure at 703 Orrong Rd, Toorak
Structural design of a new roof and skylight structure for a high-end residence, delivering large…
Independent Certification For Comcater Warehouse
Independent engineering review and certification of structural steelwork for a major commercial…
Facade & Balcony Remediation at 152–166 Sturt St, Southbank
CESCON was engaged on behalf of the owners corporation to investigate and remediate facade and balcony defects on a high-rise residential tower in the Southbank arts precinct.
Our scope covered a detailed existing conditions assessment of balconies, hobs and facade elements, remediation design and documentation for waterproofing and concrete repair, inspections during the remediation works, and certification on completion.
Level 10 Screens & Multi-Year Remediation at 92–125 Pelham St, Carlton
CESCON has been a long-term remediation engineering partner at the Pelham Street precinct in Carlton – seven separate engagements across 2022–2024 for the owners corporation of this multi-storey residential complex.
Work has included Level 10 screen design and certification, gantry design review and strengthening, balustrade replacement design, cladding design, temporary catch decks, and independent design review and certification – a complete picture of what an ongoing OC engineering partnership looks like.
Existing Conditions Assessment at 240–250 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Existing conditions assessment for the owners corporation of a multi-storey residential building in Brunswick East.
CESCON surveyed the basement car park and common areas, documented deterioration to columns and other concrete elements, and set out prioritised rectification recommendations for the committee.
Basement Retention Strengthening at 154 Cremorne St, Cremorne
Assessment and strengthening design for the existing basement retention system of a commercial building in Cremorne's tech precinct.
CESCON investigated the condition of the existing retention structure, identified corrosion and deterioration in critical elements, and engineered a practical strengthening solution – documented for construction and verified through site inspections.
Existing Conditions Assessment at 75 Princess St, Kew
A comprehensive existing conditions assessment of a contemporary apartment building on behalf of the owners corporation, covering balconies, terraces, common areas and external works.
The engagement included a building-wide defect survey with a photographic schedule, assessment of tiling, waterproofing, drainage and facade elements, and prioritised recommendations with budget guidance for the committee.
Balcony & Facade Rectification at 16 Noble St, Noble Park
Structural design checks and rectification engineering for defective balcony and facade framing uncovered during remediation works at a multi-residential building.
CESCON investigated the timber framing, waterproofing failures and structural adequacy, produced rectification designs for the balconies and external walls, and provided progressive site inspections and engineering support to the remediation builder throughout the works.
Pool Structure Inspection at Acacia Place, Abbotsford
Structural inspection of a suspended lap pool and surrounding deck structure at a riverside residential precinct, investigating movement and deterioration of supporting elements beneath the pool deck.
CESCON inspected the pool surrounds, deck framing and substructure, assessed structural adequacy and serviceability, and reported with clear rectification recommendations for the owners corporation.
Structural Integrity Assessment at Abbotsford Convent
Structural integrity assessment of heritage masonry structures within the historic Abbotsford Convent precinct.
CESCON assessed the condition and stability of aged brickwork against current and historical codes, referencing original construction methods, and provided recommendations balancing public safety with heritage conservation.
Temporary Propping at 80 Hotham St, East Melbourne
Temporary propping design enabling structural alterations to a heritage terrace, protecting the retained fabric throughout demolition and construction.
The engagement covered propping and needling design for load-bearing masonry, staging methodology developed with the builder, and inspections at critical hold points.
Roof & Skylight Structure at 703 Orrong Rd, Toorak
Structural design of a new roof and skylight structure for a high-end residence, delivering large clear spans and abundant natural light while respecting the existing building fabric.
CESCON designed the roof framing and glazed skylight support structure, coordinated closely with the architect and builder, and carried out construction-stage inspections.
Independent Certification For Comcater Warehouse
Independent engineering review and certification of structural steelwork for a major commercial kitchen equipment supplier's warehouse and showroom fitout.
The scope covered review of the structural steel design and connections, site inspections during erection, and independent certification of the completed structure.
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