Body corporate management is a tightrope of maintenance, repairs and budgets. The financial wizardry of adhering to all laws, regulations and rules means a regular, often expensive, inspection and improvement routine—especially vital for high-rise buildings. Just don't forget to set some budget aside for the fun stuff like pools and gyms.

High-rise buildings have unique maintenance needs that are far more complex and expensive than those of a duplex or a single-story multiple residence. The view in is often as important as the view out.

Catching problems early with regular inspections

Traditional inspections and maintenance can be complex and costly, resulting in high costs and inconvenience. Repairs and maintenance are often held off to be done all at once, requiring construction workers, cranes, cherry pickers and even full scaffolding for some repair jobs.

It can be tempting to delay inspections to the absolute maximum allowable limit, or even to let small repairs languish longer than recommended due to the hassle and cost of traditional repair methods. Procrastinating on repairs can blow costs out of proportion. While the small crack on the fourth floor may seem minor, delaying repair can lead to much bigger issues requiring longer downtime and even higher costs. Failing to investigate small cracks and water stains can lead to concrete cancer and extensive water damage. This results in big dollars and unhappy residents.

A quick fix now prevents major repairs later

Spending money on repairs and maintenance is necessary, even if it reduces the budget for the fun and fancy stuff. No one gets excited about a repaired crack; but keeping the facilities in good order enhances residents’ enjoyment, peace of mind and the building's value.

Rope access maintenance is a smart and relatively new way to achieve high maintenance levels, lower expenditure and increase the fun budget. Rope access providers can cover most inspections and repairs for high-rise buildings without displacing or inconveniencing residents. They may not even realise it's happening, and as a bonus: it's cheaper.

Utilising rope access Gold Coast body corporates and property management can carry out remedial repairs with minimal interruption to residents, such as:

• Electrical and plumbing inspections
• Concrete repairs
• Concrete cancer detection
• Facade inspections and repairs
• Caulking and resealing
• Waterproofing and leak detection
• Painting and decorating
• Painting
• Pressure cleaning
• Salt removal and other external pollutants

Discrete, economical maintenance and repairs with rope access frees up finances for other improvements such as energy star upgrades, air conditioning and window replacements and repairs. Saving money in the body corporate budget doesn't need you to be a wizard; you just need a secret weapon - rope access Gold Coast high rise has grown to trust.