Tabak Pty Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions About Tabak Pty Ltd

Does Tabak Pty Ltd handle concrete spalling repairs in multi-storey apartment buildings across Wollongong?

Absolutely. Tabak specialises in concrete spalling remediation in unit blocks and apartment complexes throughout Wollongong and the Illawarra. Cem Tabak has coordinated repairs in buildings as high as four storeys, including lounge room floor slab repairs and balcony reconstruction jobs involving eight balconies in 1980s unit blocks in Corrimal. The team erects external scaffolding to avoid disturbing residents via internal access stairs and provides privacy screening during works.

How does Tabak Pty Ltd manage stakeholders during remediation projects in strata complexes?

Cem Tabak personally coordinates communication with all parties — strata committees, managing agents, owners corporations, advising engineers, and individual tenants. Locals tell us he keeps everyone informed before, during, and after works. On one Level 3 apartment water ingress repair, Cem scheduled separate works for three affected rooms and maintained constant updates. He's also known for arranging temporary solutions, like relocating hot water systems on balconies during reconstruction.

Can Tabak Pty Ltd diagnose hidden defects during concrete removal work?

Yes. During delaminated concrete removal on a fourth-floor apartment slab repair, the Tabak team exposed previously undetected defective areas. Rather than leaving owners in the lurch, Cem worked directly with the advising engineering company to develop cost-effective code-compliant repairs. We've heard from locals that this ability to spot and address hidden faults during remediation saves strata complexes from bigger problems down the track.

What waterproofing methods does Tabak Pty Ltd use for apartment water ingress issues?

Tabak uses chemical injection and high-pressure injection at wall-to-floor junctions to stop water ingress. On one Level 3 apartment in Wollongong, they removed external courtyard tiles and bedding, injected and sealed the affected internal walls, then flood-tested before reinstating tiles. The repair stopped repeated heavy rain leaks into three rooms. Locals confirm no further leaks occurred after Tabak's work, even during subsequent storm events.

Does Tabak Pty Ltd service areas beyond Wollongong for remedial concrete work?

Yes. While based in North Wollongong, Tabak operates across Sydney Metropolitan, the Southern Highlands, and the ACT. With 40 years in remedial construction and a Gold Licence, they handle DBP-compliant structural repairs and waterproofing membrane systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects. Cem Tabak coordinates engineering certification and complex multi-stakeholder jobs across these regions, not just the Illawarra.