Location
The Peak Apartments, Haymarket, NSW
The Peak Apartments | Haymarket NSW
Haymarket Water-Damage Restoration — The Peak Apartments
SCE restored 20 apartments at The Peak in Haymarket after a burst hot-water pipe caused water damage across 16 levels. Delivered between July and November 2019, the works combined ceiling and plasterboard repairs, replacement flooring in 17 units, skirtings, tiling, joinery, appliances and electrical and plumbing coordination.
Project at a glance
Project period
July–November 2019
Restoration scope
20 apartments across 16 affected levels
Flooring replacement
17 units
The completed restoration
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Restoration across an occupied apartment building
The water damage affected multiple apartments and finishes throughout the building. SCE delivered a coordinated repair and reinstatement programme, managing the work around owners' availability, residents' needs and the conditions uncovered as repairs progressed.
The project combined individual apartment requirements with building-wide logistics. Resident access, furniture protection, goods-lift use, material movement and trade sequencing formed part of the delivery approach. Some tenants had to be relocated for their safety while works were undertaken.
Works delivered
Ceilings and plasterboard
Supply and installation of plasterboard ceilings in several units, with damaged material removal, painting and fire-rated plasterboard requirements where applicable.
Flooring and skirtings
Removal of water-damaged flooring and skirtings, replacement flooring in 17 units to match the existing finishes, and reinstatement of damaged skirtings.
Dishwashers and appliances
Removal, protected storage and reinstatement of dishwashers in several units.
Electrical and plumbing
Relocation of existing electrical services and coordination of affected fittings, appliances and plumbing reinstatement.
Wall tiles and wet-area interfaces
Removal and replacement of wall tiles in several units, with waterproofing tests before tiling where required by the apartment repair scope.
Cabinetry and kickboards
Replacement of old kickboards to match existing finishes, with damaged kitchen or vanity components addressed where required.
Owner and resident coordination
Direct scheduling around owners' availability and apartment access requirements, with measures to protect residents and reduce disruption.
Managing concealed damage and resident access
The scale of the event required SCE to coordinate work across 20 apartments while responding to additional damage discovered during the repairs. Each apartment's access arrangements and repair requirements had to fit within the wider programme.
SCE coordinated the owners, residents and building management alongside the construction works. Careful planning and delivery supported resident safety, while scheduling and site controls helped minimise disruption within the operating building.
Completed within the agreed programme
The restoration was delivered within the timeframe agreed with the client and without a reported incident. The project account records positive feedback from the client, building manager and residents on the team's performance, scheduling and management of the works.
The before-and-after photographs show reinstated flooring, skirtings, ceilings and kitchen areas. They demonstrate the range of repairs completed across the apartments and the attention required to integrate replacement elements with existing finishes.
Engineering and construction capability for major restoration
SCE combines engineering expertise, licensed building capability and construction management experience for complex repair and restoration projects. Our team brings together investigation, technical coordination, procurement, building services and construction delivery, including work in occupied strata buildings.
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Haymarket restoration questions
What caused the water damage at The Peak Apartments?
A burst hot-water pipe caused water damage across 16 levels of the building, leading to a restoration programme involving 20 apartments.
How many apartments did SCE restore?
SCE's restoration scope covered 20 apartments. Replacement flooring was installed in 17 units within that overall scope.
When were the restoration works carried out?
The project ran from July to November 2019 and was completed within the timeframe agreed with the client.
What ceiling and flooring works did SCE deliver?
SCE supplied and installed plasterboard ceilings in several units, removed damaged flooring and skirtings, installed replacement flooring in 17 units to match existing finishes and reinstated damaged skirtings.
What kitchen, appliance and tiling works were included?
The scope included removing, storing and reinstating dishwashers, removing and replacing wall tiles, replacing kickboards to match existing finishes and addressing damaged kitchen or vanity components where required.
How were electrical and plumbing works coordinated?
SCE coordinated relocation of existing electrical services, affected fittings and appliances, and plumbing reinstatement with the repair and finishing works in the apartments.
How did SCE manage access and resident safety?
The team scheduled work around owners' availability, coordinated apartment access and building logistics, and protected furniture. Some tenants were relocated for their safety during the works. The project was completed without a reported incident.
Can SCE manage other multi-apartment restoration projects?
Yes. SCE delivers insurance repairs, building restoration and remedial works in strata properties, combining engineering expertise, building services, procurement, construction and resident coordination.
Discuss your building restoration with SCE
Provide the building location, damage details and available reports. Our engineering and construction team can assess the requirements and develop a coordinated restoration programme.