STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION MELBOURNE
CERTLOC Certified Structural Investigation – Call 1300 859 027
Assessing a Structure Without Damaging It
Structural investigation looks at the physical condition of an existing building or structure, without the cost or disruption of opening it up. Non-destructive assessment methods identify deterioration, reinforcement condition and structural makeup, so decisions about renovation, redevelopment or ongoing use are based on evidence, not assumption.
How HCS Investigates Structures
HCS combines ground-penetrating radar and other non-destructive techniques to assess reinforcement condition, concrete cover, structural makeup and areas of deterioration in existing structures, without demolition or invasive testing. This matters especially for Melbourne’s older building stock and heritage-overlay sites, where invasive testing can be restricted or where a structure’s construction records aren’t fully documented.
Melbourne Coverage
HCS runs structural investigations across metro Melbourne, CBD, Docklands, Southbank, Fitzroy, Carlton, Richmond, South Yarra, and growth-corridor suburbs including Tarneit, Truganina, Point Cook, Craigieburn, Epping, Pakenham and Cranbourne. If your site isn’t listed, get in touch – coverage extends across the wider metro area.
Why HCS
11+ years in business, 2,500+ sites investigated across Australia. HCS is a CERTLOC Certified Locating Organisation and NULCA member, working to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems. Structural investigation is part of HCS’s broader structural investigation service. If your project also involves cutting or coring into concrete, HCS’s concrete scanning service covers that specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a structural investigation tell me that a visual inspection can’t?
Reinforcement condition, concrete cover depth, internal structural makeup, and deterioration that isn’t visible from the surface.
Is structural investigation destructive?
No – HCS uses non-destructive methods. Nothing needs to be opened up, cut into or demolished to get a read on the structure.
Is this relevant for heritage or older buildings?
Especially relevant. Heritage-overlay sites often restrict invasive testing, and older buildings’ construction records aren’t always complete or accurate, so non-destructive assessment fills that gap.
What do I receive after an investigation?
A report of findings, matched to what your project needs – marked plans or data where relevant.
How do I book a structural investigation or get a quote?
Call 1300 859 027 or submit an enquiry through the form below, and the team will confirm scope and scheduling for your site.
