Strata leak repairs and waterproofing for Sydney buildings
When a shower or balcony leaks into the unit below, the strata manager is left dealing with two owners, a damaged ceiling and a committee wanting answers. We've inspected and repaired leaks in Sydney strata buildings since 2002, usually without removing tiles. That keeps the cost and disruption down for the owners corporation and the residents.
Common strata leaks
- Bathroom and shower leaks into the unit below
- Balconies leaking onto lower balconies or into units
- Tiled common areas, entries and walkways letting water through
- Flat roofs and roof terraces leaking into top-floor units
What strata managers get from us
- A free inspection and quote. Where access is arranged, we look at the unit below as well as the leaking area.
- A written scope. It sets out clearly what's included and what's excluded.
- Several lots quoted together when access is arranged, which saves the owners corporation time.
- Work planned around the building. We work to its access times, lift and loading dock bookings, parking and noise rules.
- Less disruption. Where the tiles are sound we don't remove them, so residents keep using their bathrooms and balconies.
Who pays for bathroom waterproofing in strata?
In many buildings the waterproofing membrane is common property, even inside a lot. Who pays depends on the strata plan, the by-laws and the cause of the leak. Our written scope gives the committee the facts it needs to decide.
Licence and standards
1 Choice Building Maintenance Pty Ltd holds NSW contractor licence 151702C and is insured. Our balcony waterproofing is carried out in line with AS 4654.2.
The work we do for strata is maintenance and non-invasive repair. We seal existing balconies, showers and roofs rather than demolishing or rebuilding them, and the work is carried out in line with NSW Design and Building Practitioners requirements.
How a strata job runs
- You send the lot numbers, contacts and any reports or photos you already have.
- We inspect the leaking area and, where we can, the damage below.
- You get a written scope and a free quote.
- We book the work with the residents and the building manager.
- We complete the repair and let you know it's done.
Keep a record from the start. Use our checklist of what to document before strata repairs.
Strata waterproofing questions
Do you work directly with strata managers?
Yes. We take instructions from strata managers, building managers, property managers and owners corporations.
Can you inspect the unit below as well?
Yes, where access is arranged. Seeing both sides helps find the source.
Do you provide reports?
Every quote comes with a written scope. Tell us if the committee needs anything more.
Do you do general strata building maintenance?
Our work is leaks and waterproofing: showers, balconies, tiled common areas and flat roofs.
Book a free strata inspection
Call or SMS 0412 000 893, or email the building and lot details to 1choicebm@gmail.com.