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Frequently asked questions

The questions found across the site, grouped by topic. If yours is not here, send it through the request form or by phone.

Water Ingress Investigation

Can the source be found without opening up?

In most cases, yes. Opening up is always a last resort and is not started until the location has been narrowed down.

How long does it take?

An inspection of a single flat or unit is generally completed in one visit. A second visit may be required for multi-storey buildings or where more than one source is suspected.

Can the report be used in a dispute?

Yes. The report provides technical evidence in disputes between parties and may be submitted to the file by lawyers.

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Waterproofing Technical Report

How long does it take to prepare a report?

Reports are generally delivered within a few working days of the site inspection. For larger or more complex buildings the timescale may be longer; this is confirmed before the inspection.

Can I commission a report and have the work done by a firm of my choice?

Yes — that is the purpose of the service. The work specified in the report may be carried out by any contractor of your choice.

Does the report replace a court-appointed expert's report?

No. A court-appointed expert's report is a separate process. This service covers party technical consultancy; the report may be submitted to the file as technical evidence.

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Application supervision

The work has started — can I bring you in for supervision only?

Yes. On the first visit the work done so far is recorded with photographs and visible defects are noted. Covered layers can only be assessed as far as they are visible. Supervision then continues from where the work stands.

What happens if a non-conformity is found?

It is reported in writing with photographs, so that it can be corrected before the detail is covered.

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Technical Training

Are a particular brand's products taught?

No. The training is brand-independent; it covers system logic, correct layer sequence and critical details.

Can the content be tailored to our organisation?

Yes. Topics and examples are chosen according to the participants' work and the problems seen on site.

Is training available outside Istanbul?

On-site training is available in other provinces on a project basis. Online training can be joined from anywhere.

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About

Is the site inspection charged?

Yes. The site inspection and written report are charged at a fixed fee; the fee is confirmed before any appointment is made. Where an application is subsequently commissioned, the treatment of this fee against the overall cost is clarified at the meeting.

Can I commission a report only, without having any work carried out?

Yes. Investigation and reporting is an independent service; there is no obligation to commission any application. The work specified in the report may be carried out by any contractor of your choice.

Can the source of a water ingress problem be found without opening up the structure?

In most cases, yes. The path taken by the water is read from the building element cross-section and the pattern of staining; moisture measurement and controlled flood testing are used where needed. Opening up is always a last resort and is not started until the location has been narrowed down.

Who is responsible for the damp stain on my neighbour's ceiling?

This question cannot be answered without an investigation. The stain may originate from the wet room of the flat above, from a common service, from the facade or from the roof. The answer to the question of liability depends on which building element is the source; this is why an independent report matters.

Can the report be used in legal proceedings?

The report can be used as technical evidence in disputes between parties and may be submitted to the file by lawyers. However, a court-appointed expert's report is a separate process; this service covers party technical consultancy.

Can you check whether the quotation I have received is correct?

Yes. The items in the quotation, the products specified and the quantities are reviewed, and any items that are missing or unnecessary are identified. This service is particularly useful for apartment and site management boards before a decision is made.

Does external wall insulation really reduce heating bills?

It does when correctly applied, but the saving depends on the current condition of the building, the insulation board thickness used and the state of the windows. Where insulation is cut short at window reveals or fixings are inadequate, the expected saving will not be achieved.

Is an independent report also available for floor coatings and structural strengthening?

No. Independent investigation, reporting and party technical consultancy is provided only for thermal and waterproofing insulation. For floor coatings, concrete repair and structural strengthening, the service covers technical specification and application supervision only.

Do you work outside Istanbul?

On a project basis, yes. Projects in other provinces are considered where travel and accommodation costs are covered. Simply state the province and district on the request form.

How quickly do you respond?

Enquiries received by phone or via the request form are replied to the same day, or by the next working day at the latest. In Çekmeköy and surrounding districts, a site inspection can usually be arranged within a few days.

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