SERVICE SCOPE
We assess the member and its supporting role
A joist, bearer, framing member or support post can carry loads beyond the damaged area. Splits, sagging, decay and reported insect damage need assessment of the member and connections. A patch cannot be selected from one exposed face or photograph.
We review the affected member, accessible connections and any available engineer, leak or pest reports before defining the assessment. Existing engineering and pest findings inform the repair plan, with further professional input incorporated where needed. Unresolved deterioration can weaken support, so inspection access and the required professional input are planned before repair work.
- A damaged joist or bearer
- Timber damage remaining after pest treatment
- Movement or softness in a load-bearing component
Establish assessment and support requirements
We inspect the damaged member, its connections and the surrounding supports to establish the cause and repair extent. We plan access, temporary support and replacement, incorporating any required engineering input before removal. We then repair the affected timber and check the completed connections.
We set out retained members, replacement sections, fixings, access and temporary support in the repair plan and quote. We sequence any leak or pest treatment with timber replacement. If opening the structure reveals further damage, we explain it and agree the additional work and price before proceeding.
Our assessment and repair sequence
Building age, additions and earlier alterations help identify useful drawings or reports, but do not determine a repair design. Avoid using an unsafe affected area while assessment and project requirements are resolved.
Contact us with your suburb and the timber problem. We arrange a site assessment, explain the repair method and confirm the work, materials and quote. Existing photos or reports can be emailed to brian@elliservices.com.au if available.
Moisture causes to address alongside damaged supporting timber ↗
Our deck construction plan covers supports, boards, steps and finishing.
WORK PHOTOS
Timber and connection details
Bearers, joists and connections below a timber deck.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Repair and quote questions
Can you quote for timber repairs after the termites have been treated?
Yes. We inspect the remaining timber and connections, identify the damaged sections and plan the repair. Available treatment reports help us prepare; we include any further structural input needed and quote for replacement, fixings and finishing.
How do you assess and repair damaged floor joists?
We inspect the damaged joists, their connections and adjoining supports, then plan access and temporary support. We incorporate any required engineering input into the repair method, replace the affected timber and check the completed connections. Our quote explains the work and finishing included.
How do you support load-bearing timber during replacement?
We assess the supporting member and connections before planning removal. We incorporate the required structural assessment, temporary support and replacement detail into our repair sequence, then confirm the timber work and quote with you.
Who should repair a leaking roof before damaged roof timbers are replaced?
We assess the damaged roof timber alongside the reported leak and include the required roofing and structural input in the repair plan. Water-source work, support, timber replacement and finishing are sequenced before construction is agreed, so the underlying cause and damaged member are considered together.