Matt Balkan, Licensed Waterproofing Specialist Auckland

Licensed Building Practitioner #BP181755 · Roofing R4 & R5

About Matt Balkan

Matt Balkan is the founder and director of Your Subbie Limited, an Auckland-based waterproofing company specialising in residential and commercial membrane systems. With hands-on experience across hundreds of projects throughout Auckland, Matt has built a reputation for delivering high-quality waterproofing solutions that protect properties from New Zealand’s demanding climate.

Matt holds a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence issued by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) under the Building Practitioners Board. His licence number is #BP181755, with classifications in Roofing R4 and R5, covering both metal roofing and membrane roofing systems. This licence confirms that Matt meets the competency and experience requirements set by New Zealand’s building regulations for carrying out restricted building work.

In addition to his LBP certification, Matt is an approved applicator for leading membrane manufacturers. He holds approved applicator status with Nuralite, one of New Zealand’s most trusted waterproofing manufacturers, and with GAF, a global leader in roofing and waterproofing products. These manufacturer approvals mean that Matt has undergone product-specific training and is authorised to install these systems with full manufacturer-backed warranties. If you are comparing quotes, here is how to check a waterproofing contractor is certified and what each credential actually covers.

Matt’s expertise covers the full range of waterproofing systems used in New Zealand, including TPO membrane, Butynol, Torch-On modified bitumen, liquid applied membranes, and tanking systems for below-ground waterproofing. He works across deck waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, and membrane roof repairs, from small residential decks to large commercial roof systems.

Based in Auckland, Matt and his team service the entire Auckland region including the North Shore, West Auckland, South Auckland, Central Auckland and East Auckland. Matt is committed to using the right waterproofing system for each project, providing honest assessments, and delivering work that meets New Zealand Building Code requirements.

Certifications & Credentials

Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)

Licence #BP181755 · Roofing R4 & R5

Issued by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) through the Building Practitioners Board. Covers restricted building work for metal roofing (R4) and membrane roofing (R5) systems.

Nuralite Approved Applicator

Nuralite Waterproofing Systems, including Nuraply 3PM

Approved to install the Nuralite range with full manufacturer-backed warranties, from the Nuraply 3PM torch-on system through to their other membrane systems. Nuralite is one of New Zealand’s leading waterproofing brands.

GAF Approved Applicator

GAF Waterproofing Systems, TPO and liquid-applied

Certified to install GAF waterproofing and roofing systems. TPO membrane is the system we install most often, and we also apply their liquid-applied waterproofing. GAF is one of the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers globally.

Government-Licensed Contractor

Licensed Building Practitioner

Roofing Class R4 & R5 · License #BP181755