Strata Preventive Leak Inspection Program Across BC
Scheduled annual inspections that catch moisture issues before they become strata-council crises
Overview
The most expensive strata leak is one that goes undetected for two years. A small balcony membrane failure, a slow drain stack joint leak, or gradual window sealant deterioration costs little to repair when caught early — and tens of thousands of dollars when it has saturated framing, rotted sheathing or damaged multiple units below. We offer scheduled preventive inspection programs tailored to BC strata buildings, providing annual or biennial inspection cycles that build a condition history and catch deterioration before it becomes damage.
Why This Matters for Your Strata
- Preventive detection costs a fraction of reactive remediation
- A documented inspection history supports insurance renewal at standard rates
- Consistent condition tracking allows the strata to plan reserve expenditures rather than react to failures
- Early identification of envelope deterioration prevents the spread of leaky-condo-syndrome moisture damage
- Some BC strata insurance underwriters require evidence of proactive maintenance for policy renewal
How It Works
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We review existing inspection records and the current depreciation report to understand the building's condition baseline.
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An annual inspection scope is agreed — which building systems to inspect each year, and in what rotation.
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Inspections are scheduled at the same time each year to allow meaningful year-over-year comparison.
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Reports are formatted for the strata council with a one-page executive summary and a full technical appendix.
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We attend the AGM or strata council meeting annually to present findings and answer questions.
What You Receive
- Annual thermal imaging scan of the building envelope with year-over-year comparison
- Annual drain stack CCTV inspection covering the stacks due for rotation that year
- Balcony and deck condition survey with moisture mapping
- Condition trend report — is deterioration accelerating, stable, or improving since last inspection?
- Repair priority list for the coming year with budget estimates for the strata's reserve planning
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Frequently asked questions
How is a preventive program priced vs. individual inspections?
Program pricing is agreed annually based on building size, number of units, and scope. Multi-year commitments typically carry lower annual rates than equivalent individual inspection requests.
Our building was fully remediated five years ago — do we still need preventive inspections?
Yes. Remediated buildings often have new membrane and cladding that is now 5 years old — approaching the age when sealant joints begin to deteriorate and need maintenance. Preventive inspection ensures the remediation is performing as designed and catches any isolated failures before they become systemic.
Can a preventive program replace the depreciation report?
No — the depreciation report is a separate legal requirement. However, the inspection data from a preventive program significantly improves the quality and accuracy of the depreciation report, and the two programs are designed to complement each other.
Preventive Maintenance Program — Expert BC Strata Inspection
LeakInspections.ca is a division of Anyleak.ca and part of the Leak.ca family — BC's specialist leak detection network since 1999.