Deluke Group Solves Persistent Leak at Gold Coast Tower
The Gold Coast skyline is iconic, but with sun and salt air comes a relentless challenge for building owners and strata managers: water ingress. Even a minor breach in a high-rise façade can lead to extensive internal damage, unhappy tenants, and costly repair bills. When a premium residential tower in Surfers Paradise began experiencing persistent leaks on its upper floors, the Body Corporate knew they needed a fast, precise, and non-disruptive solution.
The Problem with Traditional Access
The source of the leak was suspected to be a small defect high up on the building’s façade, likely a failed caulking joint or a cracked panel.
To investigate this area using traditional methods would require:
- Lengthy Mobilisation: Arranging and installing a full swing-stage or scaffolding system.
- Massive Cost: Exorbitant hire and labour fees, even for a simple inspection.
- Resident Disruption: Noise, blocked views, and extended project timelines.
This situation perfectly called for the Deluke Group’s core competency: Specialist Trades paired with Rope Access.
The Deluke Solution: Precision Rope Access and Water Testing
Deluke Construction rapidly mobilised a team of our expert rope access technicians, who are also qualified tradesmen. Avoiding the need for scaffolding entirely, our crew quickly established safe and certified rope systems from the rooftop.
This allowed our inspectors to abseil directly to the affected level, often within the same morning we arrived.
Our process involved:
- Targeted Water Testing: We conducted controlled, non-destructive water testing in the suspected area, systematically isolating sections of the façade and window systems until the precise point of ingress was confirmed.
- Façade Reporting: The access allowed for a detailed, up-close façade inspection, which identified a critical failure in the sealant surrounding a structural joint on the 18th floor.
- Immediate Remediation: With the source confirmed, the team transitioned seamlessly into repair mode. We meticulously removed the deteriorated sealant and applied high-performance, durable caulking and waterproofing to re-establish the weatherproof barrier.
The Outcome: Defect Rectification Without Disruption
By choosing Deluke Group’s rope-based solution, the Gold Coast Body Corporate achieved:
- Rapid Diagnosis & Repair: The entire inspection and rectification was completed in a fraction of the time a scaffolding crew would take just to set up.
- Significant Cost Savings: Eliminating the huge expense of traditional high-access equipment.
- Minimal Disruption: Work was contained to a small vertical corridor, ensuring the tower’s luxurious appearance and resident peace were maintained.
If your Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or Brisbane high-rise is suffering from elusive leaks, don’t waste time and money on complex scaffolding. Trust the Proven Experience and Safety First approach of Deluke Group to deliver High-Altitude Solutions that protect your asset.