Water Damage Assessment for Strata Buildings
Comprehensive water damage documentation using thermal imaging, moisture mapping, and systematic testing to support insurance claims and remediation planning.
Documenting Water Damage in Strata Buildings
When water damage occurs in strata buildings, accurate documentation is essential—for insurance claims, for determining the scope of remediation work, and for establishing whether damage affects common property, individual units, or both.
StrataLeak.ca provides professional water damage assessment that goes beyond visible damage to document the full extent of moisture intrusion using thermal imaging, calibrated moisture meters, and systematic testing protocols.
What We Document
Our Assessment Process
Initial Site Assessment
We review the circumstances of the water event, examine the apparent damage, and develop a testing plan to document the full extent of moisture intrusion.
Thermal Imaging Survey
FLIR thermal cameras reveal moisture patterns within wall assemblies, ceiling cavities, and floor systems—identifying hidden damage that visual inspection would miss.
Moisture Mapping
Calibrated moisture meters measure water content in affected materials. We systematically test walls, floors, and ceilings to map the boundaries of elevated moisture and quantify damage extent.
Photographic Documentation
High-resolution photographs document visible damage, thermal images are annotated to show moisture locations, and moisture readings are recorded with precise locations.
Written Report
Our detailed report presents findings in a format suitable for insurance claims, including executive summary, methodology, findings, thermal images, moisture data, and recommendations.
Supporting Insurance Claims
Insurance claims for water damage require documentation that demonstrates the extent of damage, identifies the cause, and supports the scope of proposed remediation. Our independent assessment provides this documentation in a format that insurers recognize and accept.
Because we do not perform restoration work, our assessments are objective third-party documentation—not a contractor's estimate of their own proposed work.
Service Areas
We provide water damage assessment throughout Metro Vancouver and British Columbia, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a water damage assessment?
Our assessment includes systematic moisture testing of affected materials, thermal imaging to identify the full extent of moisture intrusion, photographic documentation of visible damage, identification of the water source, and a written report suitable for insurance claims. We document both visible damage and hidden moisture that may not be apparent during a visual inspection.
How soon after water damage should I get an assessment?
As soon as possible. Water continues to migrate through building materials over time, and mold can begin growing within 24-48 hours in favorable conditions. Early assessment documents the initial damage extent and helps guide appropriate drying and remediation efforts.
Will you work with my restoration contractor?
Yes. We frequently coordinate with restoration contractors to provide initial damage assessment, monitor drying progress, and verify successful remediation. Our independent assessment also provides documentation that is separate from the contractor performing the work—which insurers often prefer.
Schedule Damage Assessment
Contact us for professional water damage assessment in your strata or condo building.