Quotes should be free and will give you an idea of price range and what the actual problem will be. Do not mention the situation with the strata to the tradies, just tell them you are after quotes to fix the problem. Get a few quotes as some will give you a ridiculous price and others will actually know how to fix it. Doing this will give you a better idea of what is going on. While it is the strata’s job he doesn’t sound too keen. For all you know he has a builder mate to come in and charge top price.Hi Abra,
The issue is that the strata manager is not keen at all to get into any sort of professionals to come in and examining the problem. All he would say is that, it is BIG EXPENSIVE PROBLEM which would require prolonged planning. He was the one that straight jumped into saying, in fixing a failed waterproofing membrane is not a simple issue and that the replacement of the membrane coating is required for the entire rooftop
As for your other question:
(1) Yes, there are cracks in the tiles where we would see water underneath the tiles
(2) The drain pipes are half blocked by the white stuff that were piling over it, most significantly in the corners of the roof.
(3) Yes, you are absolutely right that the white stuff are where water has been pooling and not draining away properly. -- Any implication on this?
Anything inside your home should be covered by insurance.
As for the questions
(1) The grout has washed out, pretty easy to fix
(2) Is probably the grout that has come out and then leeching the white stuff while it’s in the ponding water/ and getting stuck in the drain.
(3) Is more or less just staining (in my opinion)
Strata managers rely on tradies telling them what is wrong with the building. Some tradies know what they are talking about and others don't have a clue. The usual process on most jobs I go to (as a roofer) is sending in:
Handyman
Handyman
Handyman
Carpenter
Plumber
Plumber
Me
And it often takes weeks, months or years before they get around to the right trade. I am often asked about windows, garage doors, rendering etc. Strata managers just think all trades are experts at all things construction.