Professional building condition inspections for residential, strata and commercial buildings across Sydney — access every area, document everything, know what you're dealing with.
All building materials degrade over time. Without regular inspection, fatigue in coatings, sealants, concrete and fixings goes undetected until a minor maintenance item becomes a major repair.
Cracking, delamination, staining and coating failure visible on the building exterior — defects that have been developing for some time without being formally assessed or addressed.
Internal water staining on ceilings or walls indicates active water ingress that has been occurring long enough to cause visible internal damage.
Visible concrete failure and rust staining on soffits, balconies or facades — structural deterioration that has been advancing undetected without regular inspection.
Open or cracked sealant joints on facades, balconies and window perimeters — a primary water entry point that a regular inspection would have identified and addressed years earlier.
Established biological growth and surface degradation indicating that maintenance has been deferred for an extended period across multiple building elements.
UPKEEP provides rope access painting, facade maintenance, concrete repairs, remedial works, sealant replacement, soft washing, window cleaning, roof cleaning, anchor testing and building inspections throughout Sydney.
Whether a project requires rope access, EWP access, ladders or ground-based access, we use the safest and most efficient method to complete painting, remedial and maintenance works.
Our building condition inspections cover all accessible external elements — facade, roof, balconies, soffits, drainage, windows, joints and common area surfaces. Each element is inspected, photographed and classified by defect priority. A full written report is provided at completion.
Every defect is documented with photographs, location reference and a priority classification. The report gives the strata committee or building owner a clear, actionable picture of what needs attention, in what order and within what timeframe. We can then quote on any rectification works identified.
Yes. Every defect is photographed with a location reference. The report includes all photos alongside the written assessment. This documentation is valuable for insurance purposes, strata records and future maintenance planning.
Yes. Our photographic condition reports are suitable for supporting insurance claims, particularly following storm damage or water ingress events. We can carry out urgent post-event inspections and provide reports promptly to support the claims process.
Yes. A condition report with prioritised defect classifications and recommended actions is one of the most useful tools a strata committee has for accurate levy planning and maintenance budgeting. It removes guesswork and gives the committee a defensible, documented basis for levy decisions.
We recommend a professional condition inspection every 1–3 years depending on building age and condition. Buildings over 25 years, coastal properties and those with a history of water ingress should be inspected annually. Post-storm inspections are recommended after any significant weather event.
Yes. We use rope access to inspect all elevations, rooflines, balcony soffits and hard-to-reach areas that a ground-level or ladder inspection would miss. This is what separates a thorough condition report from a surface-level walkover.
Every building is different. A typical mid-rise strata building takes half a day to a full day depending on size, number of elevations and condition complexity. The written report is typically delivered within 5 business days of the inspection.
Yes. Pre-purchase building inspections give buyers a clear picture of the condition of a building before settlement — identifying defects that may affect the purchase decision or price negotiation. We inspect all accessible external elements and provide a written report.
Our team holds IRATA and SPRAT rope access qualifications, public liability and workers compensation insurance, First Aid, Police Checks, Working with Children, Height Safety System Installation and Testing, EWP over 11m, Asbestos Awareness, Confined Spaces, and Painting and Decorating trade qualifications. Every job is staffed with the right people for the scope of work.