Strata maintenance on Sydney's Lower North Shore

FAQ: What is strata maintenance?

Strata maintenance, which Foreshore Projects & Maintenance carries out for owners corporations on Sydney's Lower North Shore, is the repair and upkeep of the common property in a strata building, such as stairwells, handrails, entry doors, shared exteriors, car parks and roofs. The work runs from one-off repairs to regular visits.

In NSW, the owners corporation is generally responsible for common property, while lot owners look after the inside of their own lot. Your by-laws and strata manager can confirm where a particular item sits before Tim quotes the work. Items near the boundary, such as balcony doors, windows and some waterproofing, are the ones that most often need that check. This is general information, not legal advice.

FAQ: What can a strata handyman repair?

A strata handyman from Foreshore Projects & Maintenance repairs the everyday wear on common property:

• Handrails, entry doors and fire-stair doors
• Stairwells, fences and shared exteriors
• Repainting of foyers, hallways and common areas
• Timber and cabinetry repairs, drawing on Tim's joinery background
• Leak investigation and membrane repairs, under waterproofing licence 189495C

Electrical and plumbing work needs a licensed electrician or plumber, and Tim will tell you at the quoting stage if a job falls into that category. Because the work is quoted item by item, a committee can approve the urgent repairs now and hold the rest for a later meeting.

FAQ: Is Foreshore a strata manager?

No, Foreshore Projects & Maintenance is the contractor that does the maintenance work, not a strata managing agent. Levies, meeting administration, records and insurance stay with your strata manager, and Foreshore doesn't take over that role.

Tim works from the scope the committee or manager approves, quotes it in writing, and carries it out. If your strata manager is the one sending the job, he can work directly from their brief and report back to them. That split keeps the roles clear. The manager runs the scheme, and Tim fixes what needs fixing in the building, so a committee gets one itemised quote to table and one person to call about the work.

FAQ: Who is responsible for repairs to common property in NSW?

In NSW, the owners corporation is generally responsible for maintaining and repairing common property, and Foreshore Projects & Maintenance quotes the work once it's clear who is arranging it. Lot owners look after what's inside their own lot, and items near the boundary, such as balcony doors, windows and some waterproofing, can depend on your by-laws, so ask your strata manager to confirm which side of the line an item falls on.

Where a repair needs committee approval, Tim's itemised quote gives the committee something specific to table. This is general information, not legal advice, and your strata manager or a strata lawyer can confirm your situation.

FAQ: How do I get a quote for a strata committee?

To get a quote, send Foreshore Projects & Maintenance the building address, a description of the problem and photos, through your strata manager or the contact form. Tim can inspect the building with the manager to confirm the scope, then provides an itemised written quote the committee can table, usually within one to three business days of receiving the details.

Foreshore doesn't publish a fixed price list, because costs depend on the scope, access and materials, so each quote is based on the work involved. Say, for example, a committee has a loose handrail, a flaking stairwell and a damp patch under a balcony. Tim can price each item separately, so the committee can approve the handrail now and hold the rest for the next meeting.

FAQ: Can Foreshore do regular maintenance visits for a strata building?

Yes, Foreshore Projects & Maintenance can set up regular maintenance visits for a strata building once the committee has seen how a first job runs. Tim works from a running list of defects, quotes each visit in writing, and plans access with the manager so residents have notice.

Some buildings choose visits at a regular interval, such as quarterly, while others call when the list builds up. Regular visits help small defects get fixed before they turn into larger repairs, and they sit alongside the building's longer-term capital works plan, not in place of it. Because Tim returns to the same building, he becomes familiar with its doors, stairwells and shared areas.

FAQ: Can Foreshore repair a leaking balcony in a strata building?

Yes, Foreshore Projects & Maintenance diagnoses and repairs leaking balconies and terraces in strata buildings, under Tim Carter's waterproofing licence (189495C). Tim confirms the source of the leak first, since water often shows up away from where it gets in, and whether it comes from common property or from inside one lot. That usually decides who arranges the repair.

Older buildings can have a leak that needs staged investigation, and Tim says so at quoting stage instead of overselling a single fix. Waterproofing products often carry manufacturer warranties, and the quote sets out the terms for the product proposed. The waterproofing page shows how a leak repair runs.

FAQ: Does Foreshore do strata maintenance in Sydney?

Yes, Foreshore Projects & Maintenance does strata maintenance and repairs across Sydney's Lower North Shore, including Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay, Kirribilli, North Sydney, Cammeray, Waverton and McMahons Point. Tim is based in Chatswood and travels to the building to inspect, quote and carry out the work himself.

Each suburb page covers the local housing mix and the repairs that come up there most. If your building sits just outside these suburbs, send the address through the contact form and Tim will let you know whether he can take it on. A strata manager can ask for an inspection with the committee, and Tim will confirm the scope before quoting.