Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on your association's CC&Rs and whether the balcony is classified as a common element or an exclusive-use area belonging to a specific unit. Many governing documents split responsibility — structural waterproofing on one side, surface finishes or fixtures on the other — but this varies by association. We recommend confirming the specific allocation with your management company or legal counsel before finalizing a budget, since we've seen it split differently from one association to the next.

Yes. We provide itemized, written proposals that can be used for reserve study updates or special assessment votes, and we're happy to talk through phasing options if the full scope doesn't fit a single budget cycle.

Generally yes, but the earlier you bring us in after receiving your inspection report, the more scheduling flexibility we have. If you're already close to a deadline, contact us as soon as possible so we can assess what's realistically achievable.

As early as possible — ideally before your board finalizes a budget or reserve study update, so you're working with an accurate estimate rather than a placeholder number.

Send us the report. We'll review the findings with your board or management company and provide a clear breakdown of what needs to happen, along with a written scope and cost estimate.

Your inspector's report will typically classify findings by urgency. We'll help you understand what's time-sensitive versus what can be phased into a longer-term maintenance plan, though the specific legal timeline for any finding should come from your inspector or structural engineer.

Yes — this is standard for the property management companies and larger associations we work with. We phase multi-building or multi-property projects to manage budget timing, resident access, and crew scheduling.