Along Queensland’s coastline, high-rise buildings are an iconic part of the landscape. From residential apartments to resort accommodation and commercial offices, high rise buildings on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane must withstand the demands of a subtropical climate. Salty beach winds, humid conditions and wild summer storms all take their toll over time.
Regular structural checks and maintenance are essential in identifying building vulnerabilities. If caught early, high rise leak detection can be the difference between a minor repair now and major headaches in the future.
Challenges Of High-Rise Leak Detection
Water leaks are typically much harder to detect in high-rise buildings than in a residential home, and sometimes the red flags – an unexpectedly high water bill, a musty odour signalling dampness, or the appearance of water stains on ceilings or walls – can come too late for a quick fix.
Gravity takes a water leak and draws it downwards along any available path. It could be through an almost invisible crack in the concrete, across a ceiling into an adjacent office or residence, directly from one balcony to another or down a lift shaft. Whether it’s a leak as a result of a broken pipe, localised plumbing blockages, or due to a recent Queensland storm, locating the source of the leak is very difficult, particularly when you’re dealing with a high-rise spanning multiple levels. So where do you start?
Pinpointing leaks in a high-rise is like finding a needle in a haystack. And when you throw in the complexities of accessibility and costs associated with cranes, scaffolding, and the red tape of who’s responsible for what, it can become a task often put in the too-hard basket. Left too long, you’ll pay the price.
Why Choose Rope Access Technicians For High Rise Leak Detection
High-rise leaks require a team with the experience to know what to look for and the ability to reach even the most challenging of spaces. At Gecko, our skilled team includes IRATA Level 3 qualified technicians and QBCC-licensed waterproofers who are equipped with advanced tools for diagnosing, locating, and repairing water leaks, including Close Visual Inspections (CVI) and thermal imaging equipment.
Our comprehensive high rise inspection services are designed to locate and diagnose the cause of current water leaks as well as identify potential future leak sites, which we include in a detailed report. Our technicians also work with engineers and building inspectors, facilitating a thorough assessment of complex access areas.
Protect Your Building Asset
The Gecko team can perform a wide range of maintenance tasks, including window replacement, painting, roof work, and building washdowns. By including our comprehensive rope access services in a regular high rise building maintenance plan, Queensland high rise building owners and managers can mitigate the risks of water damage and other costly repairs.