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General Building Works
Sydney

Every building trade under one roof. From rising damp and rotten timber to roof leaks, cracked walls and sinking footings, we diagnose the cause, fix it properly and handle any electrical work in the same job.

✓ Homes & strata
✓ 11 building trades
✓ Electrical in-house
✓ Licence 315680C
11Building trades
1Point of contact
24/7Emergency response
Allof Greater Sydney
Why multi-trade

Fix the cause, not just the symptom

Most building problems are connected. Rising damp rots skirting boards and blows render. A poorly ventilated subfloor feeds termites and mould. A leaking roof wrecks ceilings and gets into the wiring. Settlement under a footing cracks brickwork and jams doors.

When each symptom is fixed by a different contractor, nobody owns the cause, and the problem comes back. Our building team looks at the whole picture, works out why the damage happened, and fixes that first, then repairs the damage it caused.

Because we're also electricians, any wiring, lighting or switchboard work that comes up mid-job is handled by the same team, with no waiting and no second quote.

One inspection. One scope. One team accountable for the result.
  • Diagnosis first: we find the cause before quoting the fix
  • Written, itemised quotes so you know exactly what you're paying for
  • Trades sequenced properly: structure, then services, then finishes
  • Clean, tidy sites, especially in occupied homes and strata buildings
  • Engineer coordination for structural work
Types of work

Repairs, maintenance and renovations

Building repairs

One-off fixes to damaged, worn or failing building elements: timber, masonry, render, roofing, linings and structure.

Planned maintenance

Scheduled work for landlords, strata and commercial owners to keep buildings sound and avoid bigger bills later.

Defect rectification

Correcting defective workmanship, water ingress and failed details identified in building reports.

Pre-sale and pre-lease repairs

Fixing issues raised in building inspections so a sale or lease can go ahead.

Alterations and renovations

Wall removals, new openings, internal reconfiguration and refurbishment with electrical included.

Insurance reinstatement

Approved repairs after storm, water, fire and impact damage. See insurance repairs.

Our process

How a building job runs

Enquiry

Call or send photos and a description of the problem.

Inspection

We inspect, test where needed and identify the cause.

Written quote

Itemised scope and fixed price, with options where relevant.

Scheduling

Trades booked in the right order around you.

Completion

Work finished, site cleaned, paperwork handed over.

Common problems

Building problems we fix every week

ProblemLikely causeTypical fix
Tide marks and bubbling paint low on wallsRising damp, bridged damp courseDPC injection, salt-resistant render
Musty smell, mould, soft floorsPoor subfloor ventilationSubfloor vents and fans
Stair-step cracks in brickworkFooting movement, reactive clayCrack stitching or underpinning
Bouncy or sloping timber floorsFailed stumps, rotten bearersRestumping, timber replacement
Water stains on ceilingsRoof leak, flashing, guttersRoof repairs, ceiling replacement
Leaking shower or balconyFailed membraneWaterproofing
Crumbling mortar jointsAge, weathering, wrong mortarRepointing
Hollow or blown renderMoisture, salt, ageRender repairs
Hollow-sounding timberTermite or rot damageTimber replacement
Who we work for

Homes, strata, landlords and businesses

Homeowners

Repairs and improvements to houses, terraces and units, explained in plain English.

Strata managers

Common property repairs, maintenance and reporting. See strata maintenance.

Landlords & agents

Responsive repairs that keep rental properties compliant and tenanted.

Commercial owners

Building repairs for shops, offices and mixed-use buildings.

Free quote

Tell us what needs fixing

Send a few photos and a short description. We'll come back to you the same business day to book an inspection.

  • ✓ Written, itemised quotes
  • ✓ Building + electrical in one job
  • ✓ Licence 315680C
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FAQs

General building questions

What are general building works?
General building works covers the repair, maintenance and improvement of existing buildings: carpentry, roofing, structural repairs, brickwork, rendering, plastering, waterproofing, damp treatment and similar trades.
Do you take on small jobs?
Yes. We do single repairs such as a rotten step, a cracked wall or a leaking roof, as well as larger multi-trade projects and ongoing maintenance.
Can one contractor handle several trades?
Yes. We cover building trades and electrical work in-house, so a job that needs carpentry, plastering and electrical can be scoped, quoted and completed by one team.
Do you work on strata buildings?
Yes. We carry out common property repairs and maintenance for strata managers and owners corporations across Sydney.
How do you price building work?
We inspect, confirm the scope and give you a written, itemised quote before work starts. Larger or uncertain jobs may need an investigation stage first.
Do I need council approval?
Most repairs and maintenance do not, but some structural, heritage or external works may need approval or an engineer's design. We will tell you if your job needs it.
Do you work with engineers?
Yes. Structural work such as underpinning and major crack repairs is carried out to a structural engineer's design and specification.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Excel Building and Power Pty Ltd holds NSW licence 315680C.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Greater Sydney including the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills, Western and South West Sydney, St George and the Sutherland Shire.
Can you help with insurance building work?
Yes. We provide make safe, scopes, reports and repairs for insurance claims, covering building and electrical trades.
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