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Ashwood has a mix of older brick homes, updated weatherboards and newer townhouses—our inspection focuses on renovation quality, movement cracking and roof/drainage issues that can be easy to miss at open homes.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We inspect walls, ceilings and external brickwork for crack patterns, stepped cracking and repairs that may indicate movement. We also check doors and windows for racking and binding to help distinguish shrinkage cracks from issues that may warrant further engineering advice.
We examine roof condition where accessible, including tiles/metal sheeting, flashings, valleys and guttering. In the roof void we look for water staining, daylight gaps, framing concerns and insulation placement, because roof leaks and poor stormwater control can drive ceiling damage and timber deterioration.
Where there’s a subfloor or crawl space access, we check ventilation, dampness, signs of timber decay and conditions that can lead to structural softening. We also look for drainage issues around the perimeter that can keep subfloors wet after rain.
Ashwood homes are commonly updated; we assess visible workmanship at extension junctions, decks, wet areas, and altered internal walls. We look for uneven floors, inconsistent finishes, moisture staining and other indicators that work may not be performing as intended.
We identify practical safety issues such as trip hazards, unsafe balustrades/handrails, damaged steps, missing wet area ventilation, and concerns around visible electrical and plumbing components. While a building inspection isn’t a full compliance certification, we flag items that should be checked by licensed trades.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are checked for moisture impacts and failure signs such as swollen skirting, lifted flooring, mould-like staining, compromised seals and poor falls where visible. Wet area defects can be expensive, particularly if leaks have travelled into walls or subfloors.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Our Ashwood Building Inspection focuses on the building’s visible condition: structure, walls, floors, roof areas we can access, subfloor (where available), wet areas, drainage indicators and safety hazards. We document defects and their likely significance, then prioritise what needs urgent action versus routine maintenance. If we see warning signs around electrical or plumbing, we’ll flag them for review by licensed trades.
Yes. Renovations can look excellent while still hiding issues at the junction between older construction and newer work. We check for cracking, differential movement, moisture staining, uneven floors, roof and gutter transitions, and signs that wet areas or external decks are affecting the structure. We can’t confirm permit history in a standard inspection, but we can identify risk areas to investigate further.
Most inspections take around 1–2 hours, depending on size, access and complexity. After the on-site assessment, we provide a report with photos and clear recommendations. If you’re available, we’ll talk you through the key findings so you understand what’s urgent, what’s typical wear, and what might change your offer or your conditions. That conversation is often where the biggest value sits.
In Ashwood we often see buyers focus on interior finishes and miss building-performance clues like older roof coverings, patched ceiling leaks, poor site drainage, or cracking that has been cosmetically filled. We also see risks around decks, balconies and altered internal walls where workmanship varies. A building inspection helps you separate cosmetic updates from issues that may affect the home’s structure or safety.
It’s still worth it. Even in newer or renovated townhouses, we commonly find defects like inadequate drainage to the building line, balcony or deck waterproofing concerns, roof drainage issues, and wet area problems that aren’t obvious at an open. We focus on your dwelling plus accessible external elements, and we’ll note items that may sit within common property so you can raise them with the agent or owners corporation.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a thorough, plain-English assessment of structure, defects and safety risks in Ashwood homes—call 0485 857 077 to organise an inspection with our Ringwood-based team.