Preventative Maintenance Plans
Stop reacting, start protecting. Scheduled inspection and sealing that keeps compliance intact and catches problems while they are still cheap.
Transition from costly crisis management to predictable preventative maintenance. Protect your commercial and strata assets with waterproofing plans that ensure compliance, preserve warranties, and secure long-term value.
The cost of deferred maintenance
For strata managers and asset owners, a neglected membrane turns a small vulnerability into a structural and financial liability.
- 181%
- Cost escalation - deferred maintenance can balloon repair costs by over 181%.
- $11,000+
- Average repair bill - typical water damage repairs exceed $11,000.
- #1
- Reported defect - water damage routinely tops VBA defect reports.
Common Failure Points
- Poor perimeter detailing and inadequate drainage systems
- Water ponding accelerates membrane degradation
- Failure points around HVAC units and pipework penetrations
- VBA high‑priority research due to failure frequency
- Inadequate design, poor substrate prep and drainage issues
- Wall‑floor junctions must comply with AS 3740
- Complex failures where different materials meet
- Flashing interfaces with external claddings
- Roof line transitions and parapet wall connections
Health & Structural Threats
- Mould growth in concealed cavities causes respiratory issues
- Concrete cancer from steel reinforcement corrosion
- Threatens long‑term safety and structural capacity
Our Foundation of Expertise & Compliance
Advanced diagnostic technology and regulatory compliance form the backbone of our proactive maintenance methodology.
Proactive Remedial Interventions
- Drainage Management: Regular inspection and clearing of drainage. Ponding voids warranties.
- Sealant & Joint Reapplication: Maintain watertight, flexible junctions.
- Targeted Crack Injection: PU for non‑structural sealing; epoxy where reinforcement requires strength.
Investment in Property Value
A professionally documented maintenance plan improves buyer confidence, reduces due diligence red flags, and boosts resale value-an advantage over properties with undisclosed damp issues.
Warranty Integrity & Financial Risk Mitigation
- Safeguarding Guarantees: Statutory builder, manufacturer and contractor warranties may be voided by neglect. Our inspections prove due diligence.
- Overburden Coverage: Premium plans include coverage for removing/replacing tiles, pavers, decking to access membranes.
- Budget Certainty: 70-80% proactive maintenance vs. 20-30% emergency reactive repairs.
Good Governance & Fiduciary Responsibility
Insurers increasingly exclude coverage for gradual damage from neglect. A consistent maintenance history mitigates denied claims and demonstrates sound governance.
- Compliance logs for AS/NCC standards
- Detailed photographic and diagnostic evidence
- Maintenance logs for all remedial actions
- Future budget forecasting by material lifecycle
Maintenance service tiers
Evaluate Asset Age
Older properties or those with ingress history require Gold or Platinum tiers for increased inspection frequency.
Assess Failure Consequences
Critical assets needing rapid response and minimal disruption benefit from Platinum bi‑annual checks.
Align Budget Goals
Higher tiers enable 70-80% proactive maintenance, avoiding costly emergency levies.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Our waterproofing remediation is backed by manufacturer system warranties running from 7 to 20 years depending on the system, and we provide the relevant documentation on completion. Because we fix the cause of the leak rather than just the visible damage, the repair is designed to last rather than recur.
Yes. All systems and detailing comply with AS 4654.2:2012 for external above-ground waterproofing, AS 3740:2021 for internal wet areas, and the National Construction Code.