Damage and removal sequence
Affected areas were inspected and the removal works sequenced around the condition of the existing building and retained elements.
SCE project | LAHC property fire restoration
Fire Restoration Project — Hamilton South NSW
SCE Corp completed coordinated fire-damage rebuilding and residential reinstatement works at an LAHC property in Hamilton South, Newcastle, including damaged roof removal, structural rebuilding, roof replacement and internal reinstatement.
LocationHamilton South, Newcastle, NSW
Property contextLAHC residential property restoration
SCE roleConstruction and project coordination
Core worksStructural, roof and internal reinstatement
Project overview
Rebuilding fire-damaged building elements
This LAHC property fire restoration and residential reinstatement project required the removal of damaged roof and building elements, followed by staged reconstruction. SCE coordinated the construction works through the affected areas, from the exposed fire-damaged structure to new timber framing, roof installation and reinstatement.
The work sequence was planned around site safety, access, protection of retained areas and coordination with the relevant project stakeholders. Specialist design, inspection and certification responsibilities remained with the relevant appointed practitioners.
Delivery controls
From damage assessment to reinstatement
Rebuild coordination
Wall framing, roof framing, roof covering and associated reinstatement were coordinated in logical stages with relevant project stakeholders.
Quality and close-out
Completed work was checked progressively, with construction records and required practitioner inputs managed through the project close-out process.
Genuine SCE project evidence
Photographic project record
The photographs below show the progression from fire damage and stripped building elements through framing reconstruction and roof completion.
Project video
Hamilton South restoration progression
The video summarises the progression from fire-damaged building elements through structural reconstruction, roof reinstatement and completion.
Project outcome
Damaged areas reconstructed and reinstated
The fire-damaged roof and affected building elements at the LAHC property were removed and rebuilt. The project record shows the progression through new wall and roof framing to the completed tiled roof and guttering, with internal reinstatement coordinated as part of the broader project scope.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions
What work did SCE complete on the Hamilton South fire restoration project?
At the LAHC property, SCE completed coordinated construction works including removal of damaged roof and building elements, reconstruction of timber wall and roof framing, roof tile and gutter reinstatement, and coordination of internal building reinstatement.
How were the damaged areas assessed and rebuilt?
The affected areas were inspected and the work was sequenced from controlled removal through framing reconstruction, roof installation and reinstatement. SCE coordinated the construction works with relevant project stakeholders and worked to the applicable project documents and required inspections.
What safety and specialist controls applied?
The work was planned around the damaged structure, controlled removal, site access and protection of retained areas. Specialist design, inspection and certification responsibilities remained with the relevant appointed practitioners.
What was the project outcome?
The fire-damaged roof and affected building elements were removed and rebuilt. New wall and roof framing, tiled roofing and guttering were installed, with internal reinstatement coordinated as part of the project scope.
Who can contact SCE about similar fire restoration works?
Insurers, loss assessors, community housing providers, government asset managers, strata and property managers, owners corporations and property owners can contact SCE. Providing the site location, available reports and photographs, access constraints and required response timeframe will help SCE review the scope.
Discuss a fire restoration, insurance or community housing project
Contact SCE with the site location, available reports, photographs, access constraints and required response timeframe for an initial scope review.