Strata building maintenance
Managing a strata complex comes with unique challenges, particularly in maintaining building integrity and appearance. Over our 20 years of working with strata properties across Sydney, we’ve learned that a well-planned, systematic maintenance approach works better financially and enhances the property’s market position.
Buildings that maintain high presentation standards consistently attract quality tenants and achieve better sales results. This careful balance of regular upkeep and preventive maintenance helps protect the community’s investment while creating an appealing environment that residents are proud to call home.
The value of planned maintenance
Regular maintenance does more than preserve appearances. A systematic approach helps
- Extend the life of building surfaces.
- Reduce the frequency of major repairs.
- Maintain compliance with strata regulations.
- Identify potential issues before they become costly problems.
- Support property value preservation.
Image: Repainting of car park lines in a strata scheme.
Long-term benefits of planned maintenance
A well-structured maintenance plan does more than keep a building looking its best – it’s a comprehensive strategy protecting your investment on multiple levels. Through regular, planned maintenance, strata committees can significantly extend the life of building surfaces while preventing costly emergency repairs and water damage. This proactive approach helps maintain compliance with strata regulations and also provides financial predictability through better budget forecasting and reduced unexpected expenses.
Asset protection
- Extended lifespan of building surfaces
- Reduced frequency of major repairs
- Prevention of water damage and material degradation
- Protection against environmental wear
Financial advantages
- More predictable maintenance costs
- Reduced emergency repair expenses
- Better budget forecasting capability
- Enhanced property value retention
- Lower long-term maintenance costs
Compliance & safety
- Meeting strata regulation requirements
- Maintaining safety standards
- Regular documentation of maintenance activities
- Risk mitigation through early problem detection
Image: Repainting of basement stairs
Understanding your building’s needs
Every property faces unique challenges based on its location, design, and environmental exposure. A well-structured maintenance approach typically includes:
- Regular assessments of building surfaces and structures.
- Customised scheduling that considers resident impact.
- Integration with existing capital works plans.
- Regular upkeep of common property areas such as cleaning, paint touch ups and timber treatment.
- Early detection of potential issues.
Depending on your property needs, services under our maintenance program can include:
- Rope access for paint, washing and render repairs
- Interior & exterior repainting
- Timber & deck restoration
- Recoating of aluminium frames
- Paint touch-ups & repair
- Electrostatic painting for metal surfaces
- Repainting car park lines
- Graffiti removal
- Pool resurfacing
- Application of non-slip textured coatings
- Exterior cleaning & window washing
- Mould and dirt removal off pathways, driveways & stairs
- Window & door repair & repaint
- Concrete repairs & rendering
- Caulking & sealing
- Sash window repair
- Epoxy floor recoating
- Protective coating & weather sealants
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Tailored solutions
We know every property is different. Our maintenance plans are fully customisable to meet the specific needs of your complex, considering environmental factors, material longevity, and future capital works.
Cost efficiency
Regular maintenance can prevent costly repairs. Our program locks in predictable costs, reducing administrative hassles and providing long-term financial stability.
Predicable annual pricing adjustments
Our annual adjustment mechanism offers fair, market-based, transparent calculation increases using Australian Bureau of Statistics indices.
Flexibility to adjust requirements
We understand that property management often involves unforeseen challenges and shifting priorities. Our flexible approach allows for adjustments to the maintenance schedule and practices as needs change. Whether it’s unexpected costs, new urgent issues, or areas requiring less attention than initially planned, we’re prepared to adapt. We can postpone non-essential tasks, focus on high-priority areas, or scale back services temporarily to accommodate budget constraints. This flexibility ensures our program remains effective and efficient while being responsive to your property’s changing needs and financial considerations.
Expertise & safety
All our painters are fully qualified and trained in the latest industry standards, including height safety and environmentally responsible practices. With our comprehensive risk assessments and attention to detail, you can trust that your property is in safe hands.
Comprehensive services
From interior and exterior painting to window washing, concrete repairs, timber restoration, and epoxy floor recoating, our plans cover everything you need to keep your complex looking fresh and beautiful. We even offer specialist services like graffiti removal, pool resurfacing, window restoration.
Long-term value
Our maintenance plans enhance the appearance of your property and can extend the lifespan of your paintwork and building surfaces, preserving or even increasing the market value of your strata complex.
Contact us today to learn more about our tailored strata maintenance plans and how it can work for your strata complex. Whether you’re a small complex or a large high-rise, we can develop a program that aligns with your capital works budget while protecting your property’s long-term value.