Alphington homes often mix older weatherboard and brick veneers with newer extensions—minor defects where old meets new (gaps, movement cracks, drainage slip-ups) can quietly turn into bigger repairs if you miss them early.
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We check internal plaster, cornices, external masonry, and the join between original walls and newer extensions for hairline cracking, step cracking, and signs of minor movement. These details matter because they can indicate differential settlement or moisture-related movement that can widen over time.
We inspect wet-area perimeters for swelling skirtings, lifting floor edges, silicone breakdown, grout gaps, and staining at adjacent rooms. Minor leaks and poor seals often start as cosmetic issues but can lead to rot, mould growth, and concealed damage behind cabinetry.
Where accessible, we look for blocked vents, damp soil, poor clearance, and minor timber deterioration under older raised-floor sections. In Alphington’s shadier blocks, inadequate airflow can keep subfloors damp and turn a small condensation issue into widespread timber decay.
We check gutters, downpipes, pop outlets, overflow provisions, and visible connections for sagging sections, corrosion, blockages, and discharge locations. Small drainage defects can direct water to eaves, walls, or footings—often the starting point for persistent damp patches and paint failure.
We inspect visible flashings at roof-to-wall junctions, around skylights, flues, and where decks meet the house. Minor gaps or poor lap details can let wind-driven rain in, showing up later as ceiling marks, swelling trims, or concealed framing moisture.
We test a selection of doors and windows for sticking, misalignment, failed weather seals, and early timber/paint breakdown. We also note minor trip hazards, loose handrails, and deteriorating exterior steps—small items that are cheap to fix now but costly if they worsen.
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In Alphington, we often see small defects where older construction meets a newer addition: hairline cracks at junctions, slight floor level changes, misaligned doors, and drainage details that weren’t updated when the extension went on. We focus on visible signs that suggest water entry or movement, then explain what’s likely driving it and which repairs will prevent the defect from growing.
Yes. Fresh paint and new finishes can hide early warning signs, but minor defects still show up in practical ways—poor silicone lines, inadequate falls to drains, sticking windows, or downpipes that discharge too close to the house. Our inspection looks for the small faults that can undo a renovation if they’re ignored, and we flag what should be addressed first.
We look for subtle indicators such as staining, bubbling paint, musty odours, swollen trims, and moisture-prone areas around wet rooms, external doors, and subfloor vents. Where access allows, we assess likely moisture pathways like roof drainage, flashings, and surface drainage near walls. If the signs suggest a concealed issue, we’ll recommend the next practical step to confirm it.
They can. Shaded areas tend to stay damp longer, which can accelerate paint breakdown, encourage mould on southern walls, and contribute to slippery paths or timber deterioration on decks. Leaf litter also commonly blocks gutters and stormwater inlets, leading to overflows that show up as small ceiling marks or damp eaves. We pay close attention to these typical Alphington conditions.
Use it as a short, actionable repair plan. Each item is described with photos, location notes, and what the defect can lead to if left. For buyers, it helps you budget and negotiate. For owners, it helps you brief a handyman or specialist trade without guesswork, so you can fix the right things in the right order.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the small Alphington property issues—drainage slip-ups, wet-area seal failures, and extension junction cracks—so you can address them early. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.