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How Do I Start The Magnesite Flooring Removal Process?

You might be frustrated, confused, and just want to get the process of removing the magnesite started ASAP; throughout this blog post, we will explain how the process starts and how it finishes.

It’s never worth putting yourself, your unit, and the unit block at risk when you can get the issue dealt with before the Concrete Cancer gets worse and before it affects your Flooring System and Unit’s concrete.

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– Our highly trained staff will always work in a safe and efficient manner while using high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Dust Extraction Equipment.

How To Start The Magnesite Floor Removal Process

Step 1: Contact Your Strata:
The first step you need to take is to contact your strata to request Strata Approval, as magnesite flooring is considered “common property.” The unit block owns it. Therefore, you must get approval before removing it.

Step 2: Find out what the bylaws say regarding payment:
Every unit block is constantly changing its bylaws regarding what they are and are not willing to pay for depending on budgets. Some strata’s are still paying for the whole package, while others are only paying for the Concrete Cancer Repairs.

Step 3: On-site Inspection and Free Quotes
Our team performs an on-site inspection and provides a free quote for your project.

Step 4: Asbestos Testing
Contact AIRSAFE.NET.AU or a similar company to get an asbestos clearance certificate.

Step 5: Get three quotes from 3 different companies:
Often, your STRATA will force you to contact three different companies to present them with three different quotes; getting this done ASAP will speed up the process.

Step 6: Proceed with work required
Our team will provide all services requested once our quote has been approved by your STRATA.

Will STRATA Pay For The Magnesite Floor Removal Process?

As of 2024, The Following Rules Apply:
– If Your Strata Have NOT Changed The By-Law They Are Liable To Pay For:
– Magnesite Flooring Removal
– Concrete Grinding
– Disposal of all Waste
– Concrete Cancer Repairs

– If Your Strata HAS Already Changed The By-Laws, They Are Only Liable To Pay For:
– Concrete Cancer Repairs

– It should be noted that it is always the customer’s responsibility to pay for Floor Levelling as well as the removal of any flooring systems above the magnesite, such as carpet.

Magnesite Flooring is “Common Property”, and so is your concrete subfloor. Your Strata is required by law in NSW to pay for the removal of your Magnesite UNLESS the By-Law has been changed.

As of 2024, it seems it’s becoming more and more common for strata committees to update their bylaws so that they no longer have to pay for the magnesite removal and concrete grinding, especially the ones struggling with money (although they are still liable for any concrete cancer repairs). The majority, though, still cover magnesite removal, so make sure to check your strata’s bylaws!

It is not uncommon for a strata committee to try to bully a property owner (especially a new one who is not familiar with strata laws) out of having their Magnesite Removed. Strata committees often bully clients into installing new flooring systems over magnesite flooring.

Often lying and saying that it is in “Fine condition”, “Does not need to be removed”, and is “Safe to have a new flooring system installed on”, which is simply not true.

Although when this happens, the flooring system fails, strata will not be paying for the removal, re-purchase, and re-installation of your new flooring system! So be careful not to get bullied or scammed into thinking that it is safe to leave your magnesite subfloor down before installing a new flooring system.

The cost to repair any concrete cancer is always your strata committee’s responsibility. To cover the costs of the remediation, special levies may be called in if your strata fund currently does not have enough money for major repairs (Such as Concrete Cance Repairs)

What Is The Full “START TO FINISH” Process?

– Magnesite Flooring Removal
– Concrete Grinding
– Disposal of all Waste
– Concrete Cancer Inspection
– Concrete Cancer Repairs
– Floor Levelling
– Installation of a Flooring System

How Long Does The Process Take?

– Magnesite Flooring Removal (1 DAY)
– Concrete Grinding (1 DAY)
– Disposal of all Waste (0 DAYS)
– Concrete Cancer Inspection (0 DAYS)
– Concrete Cancer Repairs (0 – 7 DAYS)
– Floor Levelling (1 – 2 DAYS)
– Installation of a Flooring System (This is up to your installation team)