Renovating a bathroom in a Lower North Shore apartment or strata-managed building presents unique challenges: strict noise restrictions, access limitations, complex approval processes, and the critical need to protect neighbouring units from water damage. With over 40 years of combined family experience, we specialise in seamlessly navigating these complexities across high-density suburbs like Neutral Bay, Cremorne, and Chatswood.

Our expertise is founded on using a dedicated, in-house team. This crucial difference allows us to control scheduling, manage logistics discreetly, and guarantee that the crucial waterproofing is executed flawlessly. This is why we can confidently provide our On-Time Guarantee (4–6 weeks) and back the structural integrity of your apartment renovation with a full 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee. Read on for detailed answers regarding strata projects.

QUICK Q&A SNIPPET

Do you handle the strata approval paperwork? Yes. We assist and manage all necessary strata application documentation, including insurance and scope-of-work outlines, ensuring your apartment renovation is fully compliant from day one.

How do you guarantee minimal noise and disruption to neighbours? We strictly adhere to all strata-mandated quiet working hours, use careful demolition techniques, and ensure our in-house team maintains the cleanest and most respectful worksite possible.

Is the waterproofing secured against failure? Absolutely. We use certified systems applied by licensed specialists, and the resulting structural integrity of the build is covered by our comprehensive 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee.

For apartment and strata projects on the Lower North Shore, experience in compliance and discrete execution is paramount.

Key Reasons Our Strata Service Excels:



• Proven Strata Success: We have successfully completed over 75+ satisfied local projects in strata environments, giving us unparalleled expertise in navigating complex body corporate rules and executive committee approvals.
• Controlled Timelines: Our use of a dedicated, in-house team prevents the scheduling delays that often plague apartment renovations due to subcontractor non-compliance or no-shows, securing our On-Time Guarantee.
• Mandatory Insurance and Compliance: We provide all mandatory public liability and HBCF insurance documents required by strata bodies upfront, removing a major hurdle from the approval process.
• Specialised Logistics: We are experts at managing access (lifts, common stairs, loading docks) and waste removal in high-density areas without disrupting residents or damaging common property.
• Guaranteed Water Integrity: Our 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee on certified waterproofing is the ultimate protection for apartment owners and their downstairs neighbours against leaks caused by installation defects.

Strata-Compliant Layout Optimisation

We specialise in maximising space within existing apartment footprints. Our designs focus on intelligent storage, modern wall-hung fixtures, and space-saving screens, ensuring all changes are non-structural and fully compliant with strata bylaws.

Waterproofing and Acoustic Upgrades

This critical service focuses on the unseen. We install superior, certified waterproofing membranes and, where required, acoustic underlays beneath the floor screed to reduce impact noise transmission to the unit below, ensuring BCA compliance.



High-Rise and Multi-Level Access Management

Our in-house team manages all complex vertical logistics, ensuring materials are transported efficiently and securely without damaging lifts or shared corridors, all while adhering strictly to building management protocols for site access.

Our reputation in high-density areas of Neutral Bay and Chatswood is secured by our ability to deliver guaranteed quality without causing neighbour disputes or compliance issues, reflected in our 5-STAR REVIEWS.

Chatswood High-Rise Apartment Renovation

"The team was excellent, especially in dealing with our tricky strata management. They kept the site clean, worked only within approved hours, and delivered our new ensuite exactly on time. The quality is outstanding, and the 7-Year Guarantee gives us confidence." — Sarah L., Chatswood

Cremorne Apartment Strata Project

"They handled the strata application flawlessly, saving us weeks of stress. They were discreet, the team was respectful, and the final result is exactly what we wanted. An incredibly professional service for apartment owners." — David & Eleanor P., Cremorne

Our strata-focused process is designed to eliminate risk and ensure guaranteed project delivery within the tightest compliance window.

1. Strata Document Review: We initiate the project by reviewing your building's bylaws, identifying non-negotiable constraints, and completing the necessary detailed applications for the strata committee.

2. Schedule Integration: Our project manager coordinates the guaranteed 4–6 week timeline with the strata-mandated working hours, creating a day-by-day plan that respects quiet times and ensures all trades are punctual.

3. Common Area Protection: Before demolition begins, we install comprehensive protection for all common areas, lifts, and hallways, mitigating the risk of damage or complaints from neighbours.

4. Certified Waterproofing (Strata Critical): This phase is executed with extra rigour. The certified application is fully documented, providing proof of quality necessary for strata records and securing our 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee.

5. Mid-Project Compliance Check: Our project manager often conducts a brief walk-through with a building manager at a critical phase (e.g., post-waterproofing) to confirm compliance before finishes are applied.



6. Final Strata Clearance: Upon completion, we manage the final sign-off, often providing compliance certificates and disposal records to the strata body, ensuring a smooth handover.

Strata living introduces specific risks, mainly related to water ingress affecting other units. Our guarantees are tailored to address these concerns directly.

The 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee: This is non-negotiable in apartment buildings. It explicitly guarantees the certified waterproofing and structural installation work for seven years, providing the ultimate protection against installation-related leaks for you and your neighbours.

The On-Time Guarantee (4-6 Weeks): In apartment buildings, the guaranteed 4–6 week timeline is vital because prolonged construction creates tension with strata and neighbours. Our in-house team structure makes this strict schedule feasible.



Mandatory HBCF Insurance: We provide the necessary HBCF insurance and full professional indemnity, which is often a compulsory requirement by strata managers before any major renovation can commence.

The Lower North Shore's apartment stock—from the harbour-facing units on Cremorne Point to the high-rises of Chatswood—demands a contractor who is not only a building expert but a diplomatic manager. The dense living environment means one renovation affects many.

Our 40+ years of family experience has taught us that the technical skill of our tradespeople must be matched by their professionalism and respect for the environment. Our in-house team is specifically trained in low-impact renovation techniques: using low-dust tools, coordinating heavy deliveries to off-peak times, and managing waste without relying on common area skips for long periods.

We excel at the "invisible work"—the strata applications, the noise mitigation plans, and the pre-emptive checks with building managers—that removes the burden of compliance from the homeowner. This proactive management is essential for maintaining neighbourly harmony throughout the guaranteed 4–6 week renovation period.



Crucially, our full strip-out and rebuild approach for apartments allows us to install a fully certified, modern waterproofing system that surpasses the minimum standards of many older buildings. This superior protection is the structural basis for our 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee, a confidence boost for you and a necessary assurance for your strata body. We have successfully completed over 75+ satisfied local projects across the Lower North Shore's high-density areas, proving we are the most reliable and respectful choice for apartment renovations.

In Lower North Shore apartment buildings, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) dictates minimum standards for acoustic separation, particularly concerning impact noise (e.g., dropped objects) from wet areas.

Acoustic Underlay: When replacing a floor, we use a specialised acoustic membrane or underlay beneath the floor screed. This material decouples the rigid tiled surface from the structure below, significantly reducing the transfer of impact noise to the unit underneath. This is a technical step we often recommend to ensure absolute compliance and neighbour satisfaction.

Service Penetration Sealing: All pipes passing through the slab must be sealed with specialised fire-rated acoustic collars and mastics. This prevents both water leakage and sound transmission through the service shafts. Our in-house plumber ensures these seals are correctly installed and integrated into the overall fire/acoustic plan of the building.

Wall Lining Decoupling: In older timber-framed units, we may recommend decoupling the new plasterboard wall lining from the existing structure using resilient channels. This minor structural step dramatically improves the acoustic performance of the walls, reducing the transfer of airborne noise (e.g., voices, running taps) to adjacent units.



This rigorous attention to technical detail ensures your apartment renovation is structurally sound, quiet, and fully secured by our 7-Year Workmanship Guarantee.

Choose the Lower North Shore experts with 40+ years of family experience, proven strata success, and a guaranteed 4–6 week completion time.

Contact the team today to schedule your consultation and secure your fixed quote.