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The roof fails last. Loudly.

Roof leak rectification through to full replacement for Sydney strata and commercial buildings — the actual ingress point found first, and works sequenced over occupied space without business interruption.

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What is roof remediation?

Roof remediation runs from finding and fixing a specific leak through to replacing a roof that's reached the end of its life. A roof is more than its sheets or membrane — it's the flashings, box gutters, parapets and penetrations where water actually gets in. Most roof leaks aren't a 'roof' problem; they're a detailing problem at one of those junctions.

Proper remediation traces the real ingress point before anyone quotes a re-roof, fixes the detailing or renews the system as needed, and — because a roof sits over occupied space — sequences the work with night and staged access so the building below keeps running.

Re-roof vs targeted repair — the distinction that saves money: the expensive default is to replace the whole roof. Often the leak is a failed flashing, a blocked box gutter or a cracked penetration — a targeted repair, not a re-roof. We trace the actual ingress point first, so you only replace what's actually failed. Sometimes that's the whole roof; often it isn't.
Know the symptoms

6 signs your roof needs attention.

A roof usually leaks at a junction long before the whole thing fails. These are the signs it needs to be traced and fixed.

1
Leaks into top-floor unitsWater in the top-floor apartments or ceiling is the clearest sign the roof or its detailing has failed.
2
Staining around penetrationsStains near vents, pipes and skylights point to failed flashing or detailing at those penetrations.
3
Overflowing or rusted box guttersBox gutters that overflow in storms or have rusted through are a leading cause of roof leaks.
4
Ponding water on a flat roofWater sitting on a flat or membrane roof means the falls or drainage have failed — and a leak will follow.
5
Lifting, corroded or missing sheetsMetal roofing that's lifting, corroded or has lost fixings lets water and wind in.
6
Recurring leaks after every stormA leak that comes back with every big rain is a detailing failure that patching won't reach.
⚡ Active leak into occupied units? We can assess and make safe quickly.
Why it matters now

A roof leak finds everything below it.

Water from the roof doesn't stop at the ceiling. Left unactioned, it tracks through the building — and a detailing fix becomes a much bigger repair.

01

Damage to the units below

A roof leak runs into the top-floor interiors, then down through the building — ceilings, walls and finishes — long before the roof itself is the obvious cause.

02

Escalating repair scope

A failed flashing or box gutter caught early is a targeted repair. Ignored, it becomes water-damaged structure, internal make-good and a full re-roof.

03

Business & resident disruption

An unresolved roof leak over occupied apartments or a working tenancy is a recurring disruption — and a liability the owners corporation owns.

Our approach

Find the leak before you replace the roof.

We don't quote a re-roof off a stain on a ceiling. We trace the actual ingress point, fix what's failed, and work over occupied space without shutting it down.

1

Trace the actual ingress point

A roof investigation finds where water is really getting in — flashing, box gutter, penetration or membrane — before anyone quotes a re-roof, so you only replace what's failed.

2

Fix the detailing or renew the system

We re-detail flashings, parapets and penetrations, upgrade box gutters and drainage, or renew the roofing system — matched to what the investigation found.

3

Sequence over occupied space

Roofs sit over people. We use night works and staged access to keep the building or tenancy running while the work happens above it.

4

Detail the junctions and close out

Roofs connect with facades and waterproofing. We detail the junctions so the whole top of the building sheds water, and close out the way defect rectification should.

What's covered

The types of roof work we do.

Leak rectification through to full replacement — each scoped on its own or as part of a wider building program over occupied space.

Roof Leak InvestigationTrace the actual ingress point — flashing, junction or membrane — before anyone quotes a re-roof.Read more →
Metal Roof Repair & ReplacementRepair or replace metal roof sheeting and fixings, staged over occupied space without business interruption.Read more →
Flat & Membrane Roof RenewalStrip and renew failed flat-roof and membrane systems with re-set falls and proper drainage.Read more →
Box Gutter & Drainage UpgradesUpgrade undersized box gutters and roof drainage so the roof copes with the storms that overflow it.Read more →
Flashing & Penetration DetailingRe-detail flashings, parapets and penetrations — the junctions where most roof leaks actually begin.Read more →
Roof Safety & Anchor SystemsInstall and certify roof anchors and walkways so the roof stays safe and maintainable.Read more →
Why Atomic

Why our roof repairs hold.

The cheap quote re-roofs the lot or patches blind. Here's what tracing the leak first means for your building.

What matters
Atomic Projects
Typical contractor
Diagnosis
Ingress point traced first
× Quotes a re-roof off a ceiling stain
The repair
Fixes what actually failed
× Re-roofs everything, or patches blind
Access
Night & staged over occupants
× Disrupts the building below
Junctions
Flashings & penetrations detailed
× Ignores the detailing
Sign-off
Documented and warranted
× No QA trail
Our work

The proof is in the projects.

Mixed-use strata facade in St Leonards after ACP cladding and window replacement — Atomic ProjectsBalconies + Rooftop waterproofing

Mixed-use strata — St Leonards

Non-compliant waterproofing to the rooftop and balconies replaced with a sheet membrane system, with all windows and doors renewed. Three scopes integrated into a single 8-month program to minimise disruption and duplication.

"They combined three major scopes into one program. We expected 12 months of chaos — it was done in eight."

— STRATA MANAGER, ST LEONARDS

3Scopes integrated
8Months
$1M+Project Value
Manly low-rise strata balcony waterproofing project — Atomic ProjectsROOFTOP PVC Waterproofing

Mid-Rise Strata — Warwick Farm

One residential tower with active roof leaks. Rooftop waterproofing had failed and water was getting into the units below every time it rained. We stripped the roof back to substrate, found the root-cause of failure at service penetrations and installed a new sheet membrane system with proper falls and drainage.

"They set up their team and completed the works all at once, not a single day of lost time was caused."

— STRATA MANAGER, WARWICK FARM

500m²Rooftop Area
5Months
$650kProject Value
Manly low-rise strata balcony waterproofing project — Atomic ProjectsBalcony Waterproofing

Low-rise strata — Manly

Tight walk-up strata with one driveway and carpark. Full balcony re-waterproofing delivered balcony-by-balcony while the property kept garage and driveway access. Staged for minimal disruption across the works.

"They worked around our access the whole time — every owner kept use of their carpark, and only a couple of balconies were ever offline."

— STRATA MANAGER, MANLY

12Balconies
0Complaints
$650KValue
Risk reversal

Traced, fixed and warranted. Verify everything.

Most roof leaks come back because the last contractor patched blind or over-quoted a re-roof. We trace it first and stand behind the fix.

Leak traced before we quoteWe confirm the actual ingress point first — so you fix what's failed, not replace what isn't.
Class 2 DBP — Licence 360636CVerify us on the NSW Fair Trading register before you call. We'd rather you check.
Night & staged worksWe work over occupied apartments and tenancies without shutting the building below down.
Documented and warrantedA QA paper trail and warranty on the work your committee can keep on record.
We'd rather you check than take our word for it.
What happens after you enquire

From first call to fixed quote — leak traced first.

1
You enquire

Send any reports, or just describe where it's leaking and when.

Within 24 hrs
2
Roof assessment

We attend, trace the actual ingress point, and make safe if needed.

Days, not weeks
3
Fixed-price scope

A documented scope for what's actually failed — repair or replace.

Ready for AGM
4
Staged works

Fixed or renewed with night and staged access, building running below.

On your schedule
Is this you?

We're a fit for some buildings, not all.

We'd rather tell you upfront than waste your committee's time.

This is for you if…

  • You manage or own a strata or commercial building with roof leaks or an ageing roof.
  • You want the actual ingress point found before committing to a re-roof.
  • The building or tenancy is occupied and works need night or staged access.
  • You need DBP-compliant documentation and a warranty your committee can rely on.
  • Your project is from around $30K and up.

Probably not us if…

  • You want a quick blind patch with no investigation of where the water's actually entering.
  • You're after the cheapest re-roof without confirming what's actually failed.
  • It's a small domestic roof repair under a few thousand dollars — a local roofer is a better fit.
  • You need it done this week with no assessment — we trace the leak before we price.
Three roofers told us we needed a full re-roof. Atomic traced it to a corroded box gutter and a couple of failed flashings, fixed it in a week of night works, and the leaks stopped. A fraction of the price.
Building ManagerResidential building, Warners Bay
Atomic Projects founder on a Sydney remedial building site
Who you're dealing with

You'll deal with the builder, not a call centre.

The easy money in roofing is quoting a full re-roof off a stain on a ceiling. I'd rather find out where the water's actually getting in — because nine times out of ten it's a flashing or a box gutter, not the whole roof. Send me what's happening and I'll tell you straight what it really needs.

— The Atomic Projects founderClass 2 DBP registered builder · Licence 360636C
Straight answers on price

What roof works cost in Sydney.

These are realistic ranges — your fixed price is confirmed after a building investigation, before any work starts.

Targeted repairs
$30k–$120k

Leak rectification — flashings, box gutters, penetrations and detailing.

Sections & systems
$120k–$500k

Renewing roof sections, membranes or drainage across a building.

Full replacement
$500k–$1.5m+

Full roof replacement programmes on larger strata and commercial buildings.

Cost depends on what's actually failed and access — which is exactly why we trace the leak before we quote, so you don't fund a re-roof you don't need.

Start with a conversation.

We'll visit your building, confirm the source of the leak, and give you a clear, fixed-price path forward — free, no obligation. We respond within 24 hours.

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Common questions

What your committee will want to know.

Do I need a full re-roof or just a repair?+
Often just a repair. Most roof leaks come from a failed flashing, a blocked or corroded box gutter, or a cracked penetration — not the whole roof. We trace the actual ingress point first, so you only replace what's genuinely failed. Sometimes that's the whole roof; frequently it isn't.
How do you find where a roof is leaking?+
Through a roof investigation — inspecting the flashings, box gutters, parapets, penetrations and membrane, and where needed water-testing to confirm the path. Roofs leak at junctions far more than across the field, so that's where we look first. It's the same logic as any building investigation.
Can you work over an occupied building?+
Yes — that's most of what we do. We use night works and staged access to keep apartments and tenancies running while the roof work happens above them, sequencing the program to minimise disruption to the building below.
What causes most roof leaks?+
Failed or poorly-detailed flashings, blocked or corroded box gutters, cracked penetrations around vents and pipes, ponding from wrong falls, and corroded or lifting sheets. The investigation confirms which one you have, because the cause decides whether it's a repair or a replacement.
How long does roof work take?+
A targeted leak repair can be days to a couple of weeks; renewing sections or a full re-roof runs longer. The investigation-confirmed scope sets the program, and works are staged with night access where needed so the building stays occupied.
Do you handle box gutters and drainage?+
Yes — they're one of the most common causes of roof leaks. We upgrade undersized or corroded box gutters and roof drainage so the roof copes with the storms that currently overflow it, not just the average rain.
Will the roof work tie in with the facade?+
It can. The roof-to-facade junction (parapets, flashings, the top of the wall) is a common leak path, so where it makes sense we detail it as part of broader facade remediation so the whole top of the building sheds water as one system.
Are you registered for regulated roofing work?+
Yes — Class 2 DBP registered, Licence 360636C, verifiable on the NSW Fair Trading register. Roof waterproofing and structural elements on Class 2 buildings are regulated under the DBP Act. What's regulated →
How much do roof repairs cost for a strata building?+
Costs vary with the roof type, the extent of failure, access and how much water damage has spread below, so treat any figure quoted without inspection carefully. Localised repairs sit well below full replacements, and larger remedial packages typically run $200K to $2M+. The online estimator gives an initial range; investigation and a defined scope give you a fixed price.
Can a concrete roof be waterproofed without full replacement?+
Often, yes. If the structural slab is sound, the failed membrane can be stripped and replaced without rebuilding the roof itself, including details like upstands, penetrations and outlets where most leaks start. If the slab has spalling or corroded reinforcement underneath, those repairs happen first. Testing determines which case applies before the methodology is priced.
Will roof works disturb residents below?+
The top-floor units feel it most: demolition, grinding and fixing noise travels through the structure, and the loudest phase comes early in each stage. Works run 7am to 5pm weekdays, notices go out before noisy periods, and staging limits how long any one part of the building is affected. Residents stay in their homes throughout.
Is roof waterproofing regulated on apartment buildings?+
Yes. On Class 2 buildings, waterproofing is regulated building work under the DBP Act, so roof membrane replacement needs declared designs and a registered practitioner, with lodgements made before work starts. That protects the owners corporation with a compliance trail. You can check any contractor's registration on the NSW register; Atomic Projects is Class 2 registered, licence 360636C.
What warranty comes with a new roof or membrane?+
Three layers of cover, broadly: the contractor's defects liability period, typically 12 months; the statutory warranties on residential building work in NSW; and the manufacturer's system warranty on the installed membrane or roofing product, documented in your handover pack. Because membranes are tested and inspected before being covered, the records exist to back a claim if one is ever needed.

Find the leak before you replace the roof.

Ingress point traced first, the detailing or system fixed, sequenced over occupied space with night and staged works. Book a free assessment or a 15-min call.

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