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Ashwood homes often mix mid-century brick veneers with renovated interiors and extensions—our inspection checks hidden movement, moisture entry and workmanship issues before you sign.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We check internal and external cracking patterns, step cracks in mortar lines, and signs of differential movement around corners, windows and extensions. In Ashwood’s older housing stock, this helps identify whether cracking is cosmetic, ongoing movement, or linked to moisture and drainage issues that may need engineering advice.
We inspect vents, airflow, dampness, musty odours, and visible timber condition under suspended floors. Poor ventilation and moisture can lead to timber decay and pest attraction, and it’s often missed because it’s out of sight during inspections.
We look for rusting, slipped tiles, degraded pointing, blocked gutters, and flashing failures around valleys, chimneys and penetrations. Roof leaks can present as fresh paint or minor ceiling marks inside, so identifying likely entry points is critical before you commit.
We check bathrooms, laundries and kitchens for swelling, drummy tiles, silicone failures, water staining, and poor falls where visible. Renovated wet areas in Ashwood can look modern while hiding moisture that leads to cabinetry damage and mould.
We assess transitions between original structures and additions, including rooflines, external cladding junctions, visible structural supports, and finish quality that can signal bigger issues. This is especially important where homes have been opened up, extended or reconfigured.
We identify visible hazards such as unstable balustrades, unsafe steps, damaged electrical fittings, and inadequate drainage creating slip or water-ingress risks. While we don’t certify compliance, these findings help you budget and plan rectification work early.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes, many Ashwood homes are older brick veneer builds where cracks can appear over time, especially around openings or where extensions meet the original house. Our pre purchase inspection documents crack location and pattern, checks for related issues like drainage and moisture, and flags signs that may warrant an engineer. We also separate typical minor settlement from indicators of ongoing movement.
We inspect houses, units and townhouses in Ashwood. For strata properties, we focus on what you’re buying: the internal areas, attached structures like balconies or courtyards (where accessible), and any visible external elements that impact your lot. We’ll also recommend reviewing the owners corporation records for building-wide issues that may not be visible during an on-site inspection.
If access is blocked, unsafe, or not provided (for example, locked manholes, low clearance, or stored items), we document the limitation clearly in the report and explain why it matters. We’ll note the risks typically associated with that area—such as leaks, moisture or timber issues—and suggest practical next steps, including requesting access for a re-inspection or engaging a specialist if needed.
We look for visible signs that commonly accompany hidden problems: drummy or cracked tiles, swelling to skirtings and cabinetry, staining, mould-prone areas, poor falls, and junction failures where new work meets older walls or rooflines. We also check ventilation and moisture indicators around wet areas. If we see red flags, we’ll outline likely causes and the type of further investigation that may be worthwhile.
Book as soon as you’re serious about the property and before your cooling-off period ends (or before auction where possible). This gives you time to digest the findings, request clarifications from the agent, and line up any follow-up checks if the report raises concerns. If you’re working to a tight timeline, call 0485 857 077 and we’ll advise the best approach.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers clear, buyer-focused reporting that highlights the defects and risks commonly hidden in Ashwood’s older homes and renovated properties. Call 0485 857 077.