Property Maintenance

Our property maintenance service covers building fabric maintenance — silicone renewal, grout repairs, concrete crack injection, render patching, drainage clearing, and inspection of all waterproofing-related building elements.

Services include: silicone and sealant renewal at junctions, thresholds, and penetrations; grout joint maintenance and repairs; minor concrete crack injection and sealing; external render patching and crack repair; gutter and downpipe condition inspection; drainage clearing and flow testing; door and window flashing inspection and repair; and general maintenance tasks associated with building envelope waterproofing. We are not a general plumbing or electrical contractor — we focus on the building fabric and waterproofing elements. We coordinate with your preferred plumber or electrician for scope outside our building fabric focus.

Yes — annual and bi-annual scheduled maintenance programs are available, with condition reporting, prioritised works planning, and multi-site coordination for property managers and strata managers.

A typical program includes an annual or bi-annual inspection of all waterproofing and building envelope elements, a written condition report with prioritised maintenance items, and scheduled works to address findings. Proactive maintenance consistently costs less than reactive repair — a deteriorating silicone joint identified in an annual inspection costs $50–$200 to reseal; the water damage it causes if left for another two years can cost $10,000 or more. We tailor programs to property type, age, and risk profile.

Yes — strata and body corporate waterproofing is a core service, with documentation, compliance reporting, and multi-site coordination provided as standard.

Working with owners corporations, body corporates, and strata managers across Melbourne is central to our business. We understand the documentation requirements for OC meetings, the process of obtaining owner approval for remedial works, and the compliance records required under strata legislation. We provide written condition reports, scope-of-works documents, and waterproofing compliance certificates suitable for OC presentations and levy special assessment applications. We are experienced with Melbourne apartment stock from the 1960s through to contemporary construction and are familiar with the building systems specific to each era.

Yes — render and plaster damage caused by water ingress, rising damp, or structural movement is repaired after the moisture source is resolved, using products compatible with the existing substrate.

External render and internal plaster damage from water ingress, rising damp, or movement is a standard part of our remedial scope. We repair sand-cement, acrylic, and polymer render systems externally, and internal set plaster and plasterboard. The critical sequencing: we address the moisture source first — applying new render or plaster over an active moisture pathway will fail within months. Once the source is resolved and the substrate has dried (which can take weeks for thick masonry), we reinstate the surface finish with products compatible with the substrate. Allow adequate drying time after moisture source repair — thick masonry walls can retain moisture for 4–8 weeks.

Key annual maintenance tasks for Melbourne properties include silicone sealant inspection and renewal, gutter clearing before winter, balcony drainage checks, render crack inspection, and wet area monitoring after heavy rain.

Melbourne's climate — heavy rainfall from the north and west, UV-intense summers, and salt air in coastal bayside suburbs — creates specific maintenance priorities. Annual checklist: inspect and renew silicone sealant at all junctions (window frames, door thresholds, balcony wall junctions); clear gutters and downpipes before winter (blocked gutters are among the most common causes of wall and ceiling moisture ingress in Melbourne); check balcony and deck drainage is free-flowing and falls are correct; inspect external render for cracks and patch before water penetrates; and monitor internal wet areas for seepage after heavy rain. For properties over 20 years old, a professional waterproofing inspection every 3–5 years is strongly recommended.