Structural Restoration and Water Leak Repairs
We find the actual source of the leak, then perform engineered repairs. Diagnosis first, because guessing is the most expensive way to fix a building.
Engineer-led scopingLicensed & insuredWorkSafeBC in good standingStrata & commercial specialists
The warning signs
Problems that keep coming back?
Water leaks and structural damage are the problems where guessing costs the most, because the visible symptom and the actual source are often metres apart.
A leak that returns
Repaired three times and back again: the symptom was treated, the source was not.
A growing ceiling stain
Stains that spread between visits mean water is still moving behind the finish.
Spalling parkade concrete
Flaking concrete and rust staining mean corroding reinforcement that worsens on its own.
Suspect framing
A member opened up during other work that nobody liked the look of deserves a real assessment.
Before we quote
We trace the water before we fix the damage
- Trace the path
Exploratory openings, moisture mapping and, where useful, controlled water testing to reproduce the leak. - Establish extent
For structural damage we establish how far it goes, not just that it exists, so the repair covers what is actually compromised. - Engineering when it matters
Where an engineered repair design is required, it comes from a licensed professional, coordinated with your consultant or through our affiliated building science firm, disclosed transparently.
Our roots are in building science, and leak diagnosis is a building science problem.
Scope of work
What this service includes
- Leak source investigation with a written, photographed diagnosis
- Repair of water-damaged framing, sheathing and interior assemblies
- Concrete rehabilitation: spall repair, corrosion treatment, coatings
- Repairs at chronic details: decks, planters, penetrations, below-grade walls
- Post-repair verification testing before close-up
- Interior reinstatement through drywall, finishing and paint
Emergencies: where a leak is active, stabilisation comes first. Contact us through the contact page or by email at info@i3contracting.com and we will respond with next steps and access requirements.
What to expect
Investigation on a schedule we can keep
The schedule we give you after diagnosis is one we can keep, which is exactly why we investigate first. Affected units get direct notice throughout.
1-2 wks
Typical investigation once access is arranged
Written
Findings summary with photos after every investigation
Verified
Repairs tested before closing up, not assumed
Complete
Units returned finished, not left for a second trade
For strata councils
A record that shows the council acted diligently
Recurring leaks generate owner frustration and insurance complications. Councils need documentation showing they acted on evidence.
Findings summaries
Tabled at council meetings, attached to insurance claims, or shared with owners.
Documented cause and scope
What your broker and adjuster need to sort out coverage quickly.
Close-out records
Photographed repairs that matter when a unit later sells and the Form B questions arrive.
Engineered where required
Load-bearing repairs designed by a licensed professional, never improvised on site.
Recent work
Investigation and repair projects
Common questions
Leak and structural repair FAQs
We have had this leak fixed three times. Why will this be different?
Because the previous repairs treated the location of the symptom. Diagnosis first means the repair targets the entry point and the water path, and we verify with testing before closing up.
Is this an insurance matter or a strata expense?
That depends on your policy, the cause, and your bylaws; we are not insurance advisors. What we provide is the documented cause and scope, which is what your broker and adjuster need.
Do you handle the interior repairs too?
Yes. As a general contractor we take the repair through drywall, finishing and paint, so the unit is returned complete.
When does a structural engineer get involved?
When load-bearing elements are compromised or the repair needs engineered design. We tell you when that line is crossed.
Get an engineer-informed assessment of your building
Tell us what your building is doing: the stain, the leak, the report recommendation. We will tell you what we would investigate first and what a realistic scope looks like. No obligation, and your council gets something in writing either way.