Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton and Brunswick share a very specific waterproofing profile: 19th-century masonry, warehouse conversions with basement additions, tight sites with no external access, and heritage overlays that limit what you can do to the fabric of the building. This guide covers what to look for when hiring a waterproofer in Melbourne's inner north.
The three inner-north problems we see most often
Rising damp in double-brick terrace walls from failed or non-existent damp-proof courses. Basement leaks from post-construction excavation under existing buildings. Balcony and roof-deck failures on 1990s–2010s warehouse conversions where the original membrane has reached the end of its design life.
What makes an inner-north specialist
Experience with injection systems (chemical DPC injection is the standard rising-damp fix on brick). Familiarity with heritage overlays and what the City of Yarra will and won't approve. Ability to work with restricted access — laneway loadouts, no side access, shared walls. Insurance that covers work in occupied buildings, which most inner-north jobs are.
Where we work in Melbourne's inner north
Sealtite operates out of 129 Gore St, Fitzroy. We cover Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Collingwood, Carlton, Carlton North, Brunswick, Brunswick East, Northcote, Clifton Hill, Abbotsford and Richmond as our home ground, with same-week site inspections across all of them.