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Emergencies

At Strata Specialists, we’re more than just strata managers - we’re your trusted partners in maintaining and enhancing the value of your property

Help When You Need It Most

Please note, the emergency information on this page is provided for clients of Strata Specialists.

Residents who are renting are kindly asked to contact their Property Manager for assistance in after-hours emergencies.

Thank you for your understanding.

Life-Threatening Emergency? Call These First

Emergency Number When to Call
Fire, Ambulance, Police 000 Life-threatening situations, fires, medical emergencies
Police (Non-Emergency) 131 444 Theft, vandalism, suspicious activity
SES Storm & Flood 132 500 Storm damage, flooding, fallen trees
Poisons Hotline 13 11 26 Poisoning, bites, toxic exposure

Your safety comes first. Always evacuate if in danger and call from a safe location.

Critical Safety Protocols

If You Smell Gas:

  1. Don’t touch light switches or electrical devices
  2. Evacuate immediately—don’t stop for belongings
  3. Call 13 13 52 from outside in a safe location
  4. Never use phones inside if you smell gas

Damaged Power Lines:

  1. Stay back at least 8 meters
  2. Assume all lines are live and deadly
  3. Call 13 13 51 immediately
  4. Never approach or touch anything near the line

 
Flooding in Common Areas:

  1. Turn off power at mains (only if safe)
  2. Take photos for insurance claims
  3. Call Insurers
  4. Alert residents if necessary

What Is Considered an Emergency?

Emergency - Call Immediately

Situations that pose a risk to safety or could cause significant damage to common property:

  • Burst pipes affecting shared areas
  • Total power failure in common property
  • Gas leaks or strong smell of gas
  • Structural damage creating a safety hazard
  • Security breaches or break-ins to common areas
  • Fire or smoke in common property
  • Lift breakdowns (especially if someone is trapped)
  • Major roof leaks during storms affecting shared areas

Not an Emergency – Attend During Business Hours

These issues can wait for normal business hours or be handled by your own contractor:

  • Issues inside your individual unit
  • Appliance faults within your unit
  • Dripping taps in your unit
  • Light bulb replacements
  • Noise complaints or noisy neighbours

Save money by waiting until Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, or contact your own contractor.

Essential Utilities - Available 24/7

When the power, water, or gas goes out:

Service Contact Number
Water Corporation Emergency Line 13 13 75
Western Power Outages & Hazards 13 13 51
ATCO Gas Gas Emergency 13 13 52
Telstra Phone/Internet Faults 13 22 00
NBN NBN Support 1800 687 262

Insurance Companies

Corporate Home Units:
1800 022 444

Strata Community Insurance:
1300 724 628

Local Contractors

The contractors listed below have kindly offered to assist with genuine after-hours emergencies. While they do their best to be available, there may be times when they are unable to attend or cannot be reached.

If you find yourself in this situation, you are welcome to contact another contractor of your choice. We simply ask that you confirm the call-out cost in advance and ensure that the price is reasonable. As a general guide, if it isn’t a cost you would be comfortable paying yourself, it may not be one the Strata Company should pay either.

Thank you for helping us ensure that after-hours emergencies are handled responsibly and fairly.

Plumbing

Swans Professional Plumbing
1300 634 581

Browns Plumbing
1300 092 413 or 08 9500 4384


Electrical

Power 2 You
0450 247 611

LM Poole
9317 1161


Handyman

Ben Will Fix It
0439 919 874


Automatic Gates

Rytec Electrical & Automation
0480 267 107


Lifts

Easy Access Lifts
08 9244 8148

Grants Elevators
08 9379 3465

TK Elevators
02 8303 9000

Strata Specialists

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

After Hours Emergencies:
0417 958 556


Available for genuine common property emergencies. (Please note that fees apply)

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