Balcony leaks are one of the most common and expensive building defects. The challenge? Water doesn’t follow a straight line. What looks like a grout crack is often just the symptom, not the cause.
At Atomic Projects, leak investigation is a forensic exercise, not a guess. We apply structured methodology to uncover the true source of ingress.
Our Process:
- Visual & Historical Review
- Document cracks, bubbling paint, staining, and previous repair attempts.
- Collect building and maintenance history to build a working hypothesis.
- Controlled Water Testing
- Isolate balcony zones and replicate rainfall using calibrated hose testing.
- Sequentially test tile joints, thresholds, and outlets to track water entry.
- Diagnostic Technology
- Use moisture meters to map penetration depth.
- Apply infrared thermal imaging to locate hidden damp zones.
- Deploy tracer dyes where necessary to follow exact water paths.
- Comprehensive Documentation
- Produce diagrams, timestamped photographs, and readings.
- Provide records that can support engineering reports, strata disputes, or insurance claims.
- Root Cause Analysis
- Identify whether the leak stems from failed membranes, drainage issues, cracked slabs, or threshold defects.
- Avoid “patch and pray” solutions by addressing the actual problem.
Why Leak Investigation is Essential:
- Clarity – You know exactly what’s wrong before committing to repairs.
- Confidence – Engineers and strata managers can design solutions with certainty.
- Cost Savings – Avoid wasted money on failed cosmetic fixes.
Without proper investigation, repairs are short-lived and disputes inevitable. With it, you break the cycle of bandaid solutions and move to once-and-done remediation.
If you’re ready to get started, we're ready to help.
Take the next step and let’s build something that lasts.
📞 Call Us: 0410 515 509
✉️ Email Us: hello@atomicprojects.com.au
— Ben Tran, General Manager, Atomic Projects
