Established in
1977
Supporting strata communities for 50 years
Concerned About Building Defects?
We provide practical coordination for owners corporations and strata committees managing building defects, warranty considerations and rectification matters. Protect your building, your investment and your community.
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Understanding Building Defects
Is Your Building Showing Signs of Defects?
Many building defects begin as minor issues but can become costly and complex if they are not addressed early. Common warning signs include water ingress and recurring leaks, cracked walls or ceilings, balcony waterproofing issues, building movement or settlement, roofing defects, fire safety compliance concerns, plumbing and drainage problems and defects in common property areas. If you are seeing these issues, coordinating appropriate technical and legal advice early can help your committee understand the available options and plan a practical pathway.
- Connect with trusted industry experts
- Navigate complex stakeholder relationships
- Support the defect management process
- Protect the long-term value of your building
What Every Committee Needs to Know
Defects Are Not Always Obvious
Some defects appear shortly after completion. Others may take years to emerge. Owners corporations are often left asking whether a defect is covered by warranty, who is responsible, how much rectification will cost and whether legal advice is needed. Our role is to coordinate appropriate technical and legal specialists, support stakeholder communication and help your committee and Owners Corporation make informed decisions.
- Waterproofing failures
- Water ingress and leaks
- Structural cracking
- Building movement
- Roofing defects
- Fire safety compliance issues
- Balcony and façade defects
- Plumbing and drainage issues
- Mechanical and electrical defects
- Common property defects
Understanding Warranty Timeframes
Timing can be critical when managing building defects. Warranty periods, limitation periods and available remedies depend on the circumstances of each building.
Acting early can help preserve important evidence and allow time to engage appropriate consultants. Independent legal advice should be obtained regarding any applicable deadlines, limitation periods and available remedies.
Concerned About Going to Court?
Most committees do not want lengthy disputes. The good news is that not every defects matter results in legal proceedings.
We help committees understand available pathways, coordinate expert reports, engage with stakeholders and access specialist legal support where required. We also help obtain appropriate proposals and put recommendations before the relevant decision-makers. Any consultant, legal and rectification costs remain subject to Owners Corporation approval.
Why Choose Us
Building defects can be complex, stressful and difficult to navigate. Our experienced strata team helps owners corporations and committees coordinate the right advice, manage stakeholder communication and move forward with confidence through a clear and practical process.
- Experience coordinating complex defect matters
- Access to trusted technical and legal specialists
- Deep strata expertise
- Clear stakeholder communication and governance support
- Focus on informed decisions and a practical pathway
Trusted by strata communities across Australia
A proven track record of delivering structured, reliable strata management at scale, for committees across residential, commercial and mixed-use communities
Industry awards
50+
Recognition across the strata sector
Team members
500+
Across the Bright & Duggan Group in strata, support and operations
Lots under management
150000+
Residential, commercial and community title properties in the Bright & Duggan Group
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If your building is experiencing defects or you are unsure where to start, speak with our experienced team today.