Community Building Waterproofing in Malaga
Complete rehabilitation of communal flat roofs with liquid rubber and fiberglass. Itemised quotes ready for owners' association meetings. Written watertightness guarantee. English communication throughout.
The challenge
Roof Leaks: The Issue That Causes Most Tension in Communities
When water seeps through the flat roof and damages top-floor apartments, the community needs a quick response. But above all, a permanent solution that does not require approving another special levy in a couple of years.
Many apartment buildings in Malaga have been through the frustrating cycle of temporary repairs that fail every winter. At Impermeabilizaciones Soliva, we work with property administrators (administradores de fincas) and community presidents to break that cycle with a reinforced waterproofing system that guarantees total watertightness.
Solutions
What We Do on Communal Flat Roofs
Walkable flat roofs
We apply our fiberglass-reinforced rubber system directly over the existing surface. Seamless, elastic, walkable membrane with no demolition required.
Critical points
We reinforce perimeter skirting, chimney stacks, lift shafts, drains and expansion joints — where most leaks in apartment blocks originate.
Rooftop plant & machinery
We waterproof around and beneath air conditioning units, aerials and antenna bases, ensuring no support bracket becomes a leak point.
Spanish property law explained
Who Pays for Flat Roof Repairs? Understanding the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal
If you own property in Spain, you are likely part of an owners' association (comunidad de propietarios). The Ley de Propiedad Horizontal (Horizontal Property Act) governs who is responsible for maintenance and repairs.
The flat roof of an apartment building is classified as a communal element (elemento común), even if a particular owner has exclusive use of it as a terrace. This means:
- The community is legally responsible for maintaining the waterproofing of the roof.
- If the roof leaks due to deterioration of the waterproof membrane, the cost falls on all owners via a special levy (derrama).
- The community cannot refuse to carry out necessary repairs. An owner affected by leaks can demand action and, if needed, enforce it through the courts with a technical report.
- Repairs must be approved at an owners' meeting — we provide clear, itemised quotations specifically designed for this purpose.
Navigating this process in a second language can be daunting. We provide all reports, quotations and communications in English, and can attend community meetings with you if needed.
Why choose us
Why Property Administrators Choose Soliva
Itemised quotations
Clear proposal with exact measurements, materials specified and completion timelines. Ready to present and vote on at the owners' meeting.
Written guarantee
All our full waterproofing projects include a written watertightness guarantee covering materials and workmanship.
Insurance and health & safety
Public Liability Insurance in force. Staff trained in occupational risk prevention and equipped for work at height on rooftops.
Minimal disruption
Our liquid-applied reinforced systems avoid the noise of demolition. We keep communal areas clean at the end of every working day.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from Property Owners & Communities
Who pays for waterproofing a penthouse terrace?
Under the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal, if the leak is caused by deterioration of the waterproofing membrane (a communal element), the cost falls on the community — not the individual owner. The affected owner can demand the repair with a technical report and, if necessary, through the courts.
Is the work noisy?
With our rubber and fiberglass system applied directly over the existing surface, the process is very quiet. Only if the existing tiles are completely destroyed and need removing would there be any significant noise, which we always communicate in advance.
What about the air conditioning units on the roof?
Our team treats all fixed elements with care. We waterproof around and beneath the unit supports to ensure no bracket or base becomes a leak point.
How long does it take to waterproof an apartment block roof?
An average communal flat roof of around 200 m² can be completed and walkable again in 7 to 10 working days, depending on weather conditions.
Can the community refuse to fix the roof?
No. The community has a legal obligation to maintain the building's watertightness. If a technical report confirms the need for repair, the affected owner can enforce it through the courts.
Does Your Community Need Roof Waterproofing?
We visit your building at no cost. We assess the roof and prepare an itemised quote for the owners' meeting.