Stabilising an Investment Property in Flinders View, QLD

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When a real estate property manager noticed signs of structural movement at a tenanted investment property in Flinders View, Foundation Solutions was called in. Following a thorough assessment and professional underpinning, we delivered a 35–40mm lift, restoring the home’s stability and giving peace of mind to both tenants and owners.

Location

Flinders View, Queensland

Year

2025

Situation

A property manager contacted Foundation Solutions after concerns were raised about cracks appearing in a tenanted investment home in Flinders View. Following an initial Home Check Up with Nicole, our team arranged for an independent engineer’s assessment to formally investigate the structural issues.

The engineer’s report identified clear signs of movement in the single-storey, concrete slab-on-ground, brick veneer, tiled-roof dwelling. Findings included vertical and horizontal stepped cracks in the external brick veneer, cracks in internal gyprock walls and ceilings, detached and deformed cornices, and gaps over 10mm wide at isolation joints. Contributing factors such as mature trees within the zone of influence and a leaking downpipe causing excessive moisture were also noted.

Solution

Based on the engineering recommendations, underpinning was required to stabilise the rear of the dwelling. Our team installed 8 screw pile underpins to depths of approximately 5 metres, targeting the areas most affected by the movement.
As always, our crew worked efficiently and carefully to minimise disruption to the tenants while maintaining a clean and safe worksite. By addressing both the foundation movement and contributing environmental factors, we ensured a long-term solution to the property’s stability concerns.

Outcome

The underpinning works achieved a successful lift of 35–40mm, bringing the rear rooms of the home back to level. Both the tenants and the investment owner were pleased with the outcome, knowing the underlying issues had been professionally resolved and the home’s structural integrity restored.

This project highlights the value of taking a thorough, engineered approach to foundation issues, especially when it comes to protecting investment properties and maintaining tenant satisfaction.