R M Watson Pty Ltd
Building Construction in Marrickville

Established in 1959, RM Watson is a family owned and run specialist building contractor. Initially responsible for building some of Australia’s landmark stone structures we now use our skills to repair, restore and guard Australia’s unique built environment. RM Watson’s longstanding commitment to providing the highest caliber of workmanship can be seen through some of Australia’s maximum historic landmarks including the Australian War Memorial and The Mint. In the end 35 years however, to account for the changing nature of building practices, RM Watson has directed the focus of their projects towards the fix of buildings and structures. Our combination of experience, longevity and technical excellence allows us to undertake any type of repair project and ensure our commitments to quality and safety are met to the satisfaction of both the client’s and our own high standards.

With over 50 years experience in the building industry our tradespeople have developed an unparalleled level of expertise in structural remediation and repair. The dedication RM Watson has to completing projects using the highest quality of workmanship has resulted in the company active on some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks including the LC center and the Astor Apartment Building. Such achievements are a testament to RM Watson’s commitment to preserving the landmarks that represent Australia’s wealthy national heritage and its different built environment. However, like you would service your car, definite too, requires maintenance to prolong its occupied life. Cracks and palling within tangible needs to be repaired by experienced remedial tradespeople in order to guarantee the performance and value of an asset. Carbon fiber strengthening has become an increasingly normal method of structural reinforcement impaired throughout the tangible repair industry. This is due to its ability to address the structural deficits caused by aging tangible members and external corrosive factors on existing building and bridges. In situations where building structures require increased structural reinforcement, carbon fiber strengthening is a highly effective measure that can be used. As a material less subject to the implications of corrosion, carbon fiber is a durable, long term approach to structural reinforcement. One of the overarching goals in all remedial building services is to prolong the life of a building or structure by ensuring that it is structurally sound and well maintained. The application of protective coatings, aims to attain honest that. The accelerated deterioration of a building is often the consequence of interaction with the elements, an occurrence largely beyond human control. Protective coatings act as a barrier limiting the impact that atmospheric pollutants, salt and a moisture wealthy climate can have on a structure. Such a service not only maintains the outer appearance of a building, it guarantees a slick of insurance against more pressing structural issues that can thrive over time. Waterproofing is one of the maximum pressing issues faced by the modern day building owners. The penetration of water into buildings and other structures compromises the life and performance of the asset and can lead to a number of important scale problems. Water ingress can have HHS implications for occupants of damp spaces as well as affecting the structural performance of definite and masonry structures. RM Watson is committed to providing superior waterproofing solutions for both residential and commercial structures. Throughout our 50 year experience in the building repair industry, RM Watson has developed an extensive set of skills necessary to carry out important scale heritage restoration projects of the greatest of quality. We have tasteful how the triumph of heritage restoration projects can be measured, that is, through what the eye does not see. As pillars of historical and national importance, it is important to maintain the architectural integrity of heritage sites, therefore, the less obtrusive the repairs, the greater our satisfaction with the end result. Our expertise in facade mend stems from the belief that a true restoration project must incorporate both the desire to conserve the ingenious appearance of the building, and to improve the safety of the structure itself. As Australia’s beginning tall rise apartment building, the Astor is an crucial piece of national history therefore the aim of the project was to maintain the creative appearance of the unique site yet ensure the site remains a workable site for years to come. It is to be replaced with words of your choice.