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Cracks in Your House: When Should You Call a Structural Engineer?

RCC Engineers — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:34:50 +0000

A structural or forensic engineer should be considered where cracking is increasing, recurring, widespread or accompanied by uneven floors, sticking doors, wall separation or other movement indicators.

Building Movement in Melbourne Homes: Drainage, Trees and Reactive Soils

RCC Engineers — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:34:50 +0000

Poor surface drainage, leaking services, changes to landscaping and nearby vegetation can all influence moisture conditions around foundations. Building movement therefore needs to be assessed as a combination of the structure, foundations and surrounding site conditions rather than by looking at the cracks alone.

Structural Engineer vs Building Inspector: What Is the Difference?

RCC Engineers — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:34:50 +0000

A building inspector typically reports on visible building defects and general condition, while a structural engineer can assess structural behaviour, load paths, movement, foundation performance and the engineering significance of identified defects.

Where cracking, movement, structural modification or possible failure is involved, engineering assessment may be required in addition to a general building inspection.

Removing a Load-Bearing Wall: What Engineering Is Required?

RCC Engineers — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:34:50 +0000

Before work begins, the existing structure should be assessed so that the supported roof, floor or upper-level loads can be safely transferred through a new beam, posts, connections and foundations where required.

RCC Engineers can assess the proposed opening and prepare the structural calculations and documentation required for the alteration.

What Is an LPOD and Why Does Council Require It?

RCC Engineers — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:34:50 +0000

Depending on the site, the LPOD may connect to a kerb, council pit, underground drain or another approved drainage point. Its location and level can directly influence the site drainage design, detention requirements and whether gravity drainage is achievable.

RCC Engineers can incorporate the nominated LPOD into the overall stormwater strategy and engineering documentation.

OSD vs Retention: Understanding Stormwater Requirements

RCC Engineers — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:34:50 +0000

OSD temporarily stores stormwater and releases it at a controlled rate to reduce peak discharge. Retention stores water for reuse, infiltration or other purposes and may reduce the total volume discharged from the site.

Some developments require one system, while others require a combination of both depending on council, planning and site requirements.