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Practical guides on rope access, exterior cleaning and building maintenance in Melbourne
Who pays for balcony repairs in a Victorian owners corporation
Balcony repair costs in a Victorian owners corporation are split according to the lot’s boundary, not the building’s structure. This article explains the two main rules that decide who pays, how to check your plan of subdivision, and what to do when the answer is not clear.
What documents a contractor must give you after height work
After rope access or facade work on your building, the contractor owes you a set of documents, not just an invoice. This guide lists each one, what it should contain and what to do if it never arrives. Keep it with your owners corporation records so the next contractor and the next committee can find it.
Gutter and roof cleaning before Melbourne storm season
Blocked gutters and a dirty roof cause most of the storm damage that ends up as a repair bill for owners. What the work costs, how long it takes on a tall building, and what happens if you leave it until the first October storm.
Builders clean before handover: what site managers get wrong
A builders clean is the last step before keys change hands, and it is where most handover delays start. This guide sets out what the clean must cover, what it typically costs in Melbourne, how long it takes and the mistakes that push the handover date back. You finish with a checklist you can put in front of the cleaning contractor before anyone signs off.
How often should a high rise facade be inspected
This guide gives you the inspection intervals that apply to Melbourne towers, what triggers an extra check, and what a facade inspection actually covers. You will also find what it costs and how to plan the spend.
Why cleaning your gutters and roof in winter saves your home come spring
Melbourne winter rain finds every blocked gutter. What clogged gutters do to a roof, when to clear them, and how the work is done safely at height.
