Why Multi-Residential Buildings on the Northern Beaches Need Remedial Builders

Balconies in older apartment blocks across the Northern Beaches of Sydney are reaching the end of their safe design life. Leaks, corrosion, concrete spalling, and failed waterproofing systems are all signs that it’s time to call in remedial builders — not general trades or patch-up handymen.

At Plan A Builders, we are licensed remedial building specialists with extensive experience restoring and upgrading multi-residential balconies. Whether you’re a strata manager or a unit owner, we provide the technical skill and compliance expertise needed to ensure your balconies are safe, compliant, and built to last.

🧱 What Does a Remedial Builder Do?

A remedial builder is a licensed professional who specialises in diagnosing and repairing structural issues in existing buildings. Unlike general renovation work, remedial building focuses on the underlying causes of defects — not just the cosmetic symptoms.

On the Northern Beaches, that often means addressing:

• Concrete spalling (concrete cancer)

• Rusting reinforcement steel

• Water ingress through cracked tiles or membranes

• Non-compliant or rusted balustrades

• Failed waterproofing systems

• Subsidence or movement in balcony slabs

🏗️ Our Remedial Building Services for Balconies

At Plan A Builders, we take a systematic approach to balcony remediation, ensuring the entire structure — not just the surface — is brought up to code.

Our remedial balcony process includes:

1. Site inspection and defect reporting

2. Concrete repairs and reinforcement treatment

3. Balustrade removal, upgrade or replacement

4. Installation of new waterproofing membranes

5. New tiling, drainage, and compliance finishes

6. NSW Planning Portal support (CDC/DA)

7. Structural engineer collaboration (if required)

We work closely with strata managers and owners’ corporations to deliver quality outcomes with full transparency and reporting.

📍 Northern Beaches Areas We Service

We provide remedial building services for apartment blocks and unit complexes in:

• Manly

• Narrabeen

• Dee Why

• Collaroy

• Brookvale

• Freshwater

• Queenscliff

• Mona Vale

• Palm Beach

Coastal exposure, age, and outdated construction methods make balcony defects common across these suburbs — and we’re equipped to handle them.

⚠️ Why You Shouldn’t Delay Remedial Work

Ignoring small cracks, leaks, or signs of corrosion can lead to:

• Escalated repair costs

• Water ingress into apartments below

• Safety risks to residents

• Strata insurance complications

• Council or certifier non-compliance notices

Engaging a qualified remedial builder early ensures problems are addressed correctly — not just patched up temporarily.

🧱 Case Study: Remedial Balcony Works in Dee Why

In late 2024, Plan A Builders was engaged to remediate multiple balconies on a 14-unit block in Dee Why. Common issues included:

• Cracked tiles and failed membranes

• Rusted balustrade fixings

• Concrete spalling on slab edges

• Poor drainage falls leading to pooling water

Our team:

• Removed all existing tiles and membranes

• Repaired and treated damaged concrete

• Installed new balustrades compliant with AS standards

• Applied liquid-applied membranes and re-tiled with slip-rated finishes

• Coordinated final inspection and issued completion documentation for strata records

The result: safe, waterproof, visually improved balconies and a fully informed and satisfied strata committee.

✅ Certified & Compliant

Plan A Builders holds all relevant insurances and licences for remedial works in NSW. We:

• Comply with AS 4654 (Waterproofing) and AS 1170 (Structural Design)

• Engage independent engineers and certifiers when required

• Provide Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) insurance where applicable

• Offer defect liability periods and warranties

📞 Ready for a Balcony Condition Assessment?

If you’re dealing with substandard balconies in a Northern Beaches apartment block, contact Plan A Builders — your local remedial building experts.

📲 Call Craig Chamberlin on 0429 030 851📧 craig@planabuilders.com.au🌐 www.planabuilders.com.au

Plan A Builders – Trusted Remedial Builders for Northern Beaches Strata and Multi-Residential Buildings