Building Remediation

The Government is committed to fixing homes affected by defective materials and poor building practices. These issues have impacted thousands of families and communities, and addressing them is a priority.

• Pyrite Remediation Scheme

Repairs homes damaged by swelling of underground floor slabs.

• • Applications received: 3,398
  • Approved: 2,936
  • Homes remediated: 2,851
• Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme

Helps homeowners repair homes built with defective concrete blocks.

Under Delivering Homes, Building Communities, the Government will:

• Support remediation of fire safety, structural safety, and water ingress defects in apartments and duplexes built between 1991 and 2013.
• Continue the Interim Remediation Scheme for Defective Apartments.
• Progress legislation quickly to implement a long-term approach for apartment remediation.

To restore homes, protect families, and strengthen communities affected by defective building practices.