Remedial Building

Quick answer

Romans Building Services provides remedial building across Sydney, with Minas Romanakis assessing the work and matching the repair method to the building, material and suburb.

Base: Strathfield
Updated: 2026-05-29
Established: 1995
ABN: 49 641 892 677

Remedial building is about finding what is wrong with a building and fixing it properly. Structural defects, water damage, concrete cancer and non-compliant construction do not go away on their own — they get worse and more expensive.

Minas works with structural engineers, building consultants and strata managers to deliver remedial programmes that actually solve the problem. We read the engineering reports, understand the scope and execute the work to spec.

If you are dealing with defect claims, maintenance backlogs or compliance issues, this is the page you want to land on. The goal is to make the problem clear, the scope clear and the next step easy.

Specialised Services

We cover all aspects of remedial building. Click through for details on each.

Strata Building Repairs

Structural Defect Repair

Building Compliance Upgrades

Emergency Building Repairs

Emergency Structural Support

What We Cover

Structural Assessments

On-site inspection and reporting on building defects. We identify the problem and recommend the right fix.

Building Compliance

Rectification of non-compliant building work. Fire safety, structural and waterproofing compliance upgrades.

Defect Rectification

Systematic repair of building defects identified in engineering reports. Concrete, masonry, waterproofing and structural work.

Strata Building Work

We work with strata managers and owners corporations on major remedial projects. Clear reporting and staged programmes.

Facade Remediation

Repair and upgrade of building facades including render, cladding, balconies and parapets.

Maintenance Programmes

Planned maintenance to prevent defects before they become expensive problems. Regular inspections and scheduled repairs.

What we use

The materials and methods Minas picks for remedial building. Different from one job to the next, but the principles do not change.

Engineering-led scopes

We work to the report so the repair matches the actual defect, not just the visible damage.

Corrosion inhibitors

When concrete cancer is involved, exposed steel is cleaned and treated so the rust cycle is slowed down properly.

Repair mortars

Polymer-modified repair systems are chosen to match the substrate and weather conditions, not just the price.

Breathable coatings and membranes

Where water ingress is part of the defect, we use systems that stop water getting in without trapping moisture in the wall or slab.

What happens on the job

What you will actually see if you are home while we work.

1
Review the report and scope
We start with the engineer or consultant report and make sure the repair scope is understood before anything is opened up.
2
Inspect the live building conditions
We check access, safety, moisture, movement and the surrounding building elements so the repair plan fits the actual site.
3
Stage the works
Remedial jobs often need sequencing. We organise the work so the urgent defects are dealt with first and the building stays usable.
4
Repair the defect properly
We remove the failed material, fix the cause and reinstate using the correct system — not a cosmetic patch.
5
Document and hand over
We close out the scope with photos and clear communication so strata managers and owners know what was done.

Recent Projects

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Common Questions

What is remedial building work?

Remedial building work is the repair and rectification of defects in existing buildings. It covers structural repairs, waterproofing, concrete cancer treatment, facade restoration and bringing older buildings up to current compliance standards.

Do you work with engineers and consultants?

Yes. Most of our remedial work is done to engineer specifications. We work alongside structural engineers, building consultants, remedial-build project managers and strata managers. We can also recommend trusted engineers if you need one.

Can you handle large strata remedial projects?

Yes. We regularly work on strata buildings with 50 or more units. We provide detailed scoping, staged work programmes across multiple years to spread cost, and regular progress updates to the strata committee and building manager.

How do you price remedial building work?

Priced on scope, usually from an engineering report. If there is no report yet, we inspect and provide a detailed scoped quote. For strata committees we often provide a ranked scope of urgent / 6-month / 2-year work so you can budget across multiple AGM cycles.

What is the difference between remedial and maintenance work?

Maintenance is routine preservation — painting, cleaning, small repairs to stop things from getting worse. Remedial is fixing something that has already failed or is failing — concrete cancer, significant structural cracks, water ingress, building defects.

Do you handle building defect reports?

Yes. We read the report, inspect the site and quote against the specific scope identified. We also provide the documentation strata or the builder needs to close out each item.

Do you do emergency remedial work?

Yes. For structural emergencies — failed lintels, bulging walls, collapsed retaining walls, spalling concrete overhead — we can mobilise quickly to make safe with propping or shoring, then assess proper repair scope.