Leaky Building Problems? Aamsko Has You Covered!
When it comes to weathertightness, you need more than just a quick fix—you need a coordinated, expert-led response. At Aamsko, we perform investigation and reporting through to remediation design, project delivery, and legal support, we offer an unmatched end-to-end service.
LEAKY BUILDING SERVICES
Weathertightness Investigations & Reporting
Understanding the nature and extent of your building’s defects is the essential first step. At Aamsko, we undertake thorough weathertightness investigations to accurately diagnose the causes of leaks, façade failure, or moisture ingress. This often includes targeted destructive testing and detailed condition surveys to identify construction defects, poor detailing, or design flaws.
Our investigation services include:
- Detailed weathertightness and building defect analysis
- ASTM E2128 Standard
- Diagnostic Testing (AAMA 511)
- Sample and material testing (e.g. cladding, sealants, membrane)
- Internal and external building condition surveys
- Industrial abseil inspections for difficult-to-access façades
We provide you with detailed, code-compliant reports that support decision-making, insurance claims, or legal action if needed.
Weathertightness & Defect Remediation Design
Remediating a leaky building requires more than patch repairs—it demands a clear understanding of the root causes and a robust design solution tailored to your building’s structure, location, and use.
We have delivered weathertightness remediation solutions for:
- Apartment buildings
- Commercial offices
- Retail premises
- Educational facilities
- Healthcare facilities
We provide:
- Remediation design and specification development
- Weathertightness and façade peer review
- Cost estimating and quantity surveying
- Documentation to support building consent and tendering
Our designs align with NZ Building Code requirements, and we always consider durability, cost-efficiency, and long-term performance.
Project Management of Weathertightness Remediation
Delivering a remediation project successfully requires oversight from professionals who understand both the building envelope and construction process.
Our role can include:
- Engineer to Contract (under NZS 3910 or NEC3 contracts)
- Site observation and contract administration
- Construction contracts, cost management and contractor payment certification
- Building consent liaison and code compliance certification
- Monitoring works to ensure adherence to design and remediation objectives
Aamsko provides end-to-end project management of weathertightness remediation works. We ensure quality outcomes, transparent communication, and cost control throughout.
Leaky Building Dispute Support.
Expert Witness Services
Leaky and defective buildings often lead to disputes, especially where multiple parties may be involved—designers, developers, builders, or previous owners. With limitation periods under the Building Act and Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act, it’s critical to act early.
At Aamsko, we regularly assist solicitors, body corporates, and property owners in leaky building claims and dispute resolution, including acting as:
- Independent expert witnesses in mediation or litigation
- Section 74 proceedings under the Unit Titles Act
- Technical advisors to legal teams
- Contributors to council claims or warranty proceedings
Our team understands the intricacies of weathertightness failures and construction law, offering both clarity and confidence when building performance has fallen short.
What We Don’t Provide While we specialise in resolving complex building failures, we do not offer standard residential pre-purchase inspections for stand-alone homes. We believe these are best left to firms focused specifically on general home inspections.
Concerned About a Weathertightness Issue ?
Talk to us, about your leaky building. We are ready to help.