Avondale Heights has many older brick veneer homes and renovated properties where hidden movement, roof leaks and DIY alterations can turn into major defects if they’re not found early.
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We inspect walls, ceilings and external masonry for crack patterns, stepped cracking, racking and signs of differential movement. This helps identify whether cracking is cosmetic or linked to foundation or framing issues that can worsen and become costly to rectify.
For homes with subfloors, we assess stumps, bearers, joists, ventilation and moisture conditions. Subfloor defects can lead to uneven floors, structural sagging and ongoing movement, and they’re often missed when coverings and furniture hide the symptoms.
We examine roof framing, tie-downs, sagging, timber damage, and signs of long-term leaks. We also check common leak points such as flashings, valleys, penetrations and gutters, because persistent water ingress can damage structure and create electrical hazards.
We assess how water is managed around the building, including drainage, surface falls and moisture risk areas. Poor water management can drive rising damp, subfloor moisture and foundation movement—issues that can quickly shift from minor to major.
We look for signs of concealed leaks and failure in bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, including moisture staining, swollen materials, cracking at junctions and inadequate waterproofing indicators. Ongoing wet area defects can weaken floors and walls and lead to major rectification work.
While not a full electrical certification, we identify visible non-compliant or unsafe indicators such as damaged cabling, poor installations, water-risk proximity and improvised connections. These findings help you prioritise urgent safety action and arrange specialist testing.
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In Avondale Heights we often see major issues linked to movement (cracking, uneven floors), water ingress (roof and wet areas), and ageing building components in older stock. Renovated homes can also hide structural changes like removed walls without proper support. A major defects inspection focuses on defects that affect safety or the building’s structural performance, not minor wear and tear.
Yes. We pay close attention to added rooms, open-plan alterations and rear extensions because major defects often show up at junctions between old and new work. We look for cracking patterns, changes in floor levels, roof tie-in issues, drainage problems and signs that load-bearing elements may have been altered. If we see red flags, we’ll recommend the right specialist next step.
A major defects inspection is specifically focused on defects that can compromise structural integrity, safety and property value. It prioritises serious issues such as active movement, roof structure failures, significant moisture damage and safety hazards, rather than documenting every minor maintenance item. If you’re buying in Avondale Heights and want clarity on the big-ticket risks, this scope is designed to help you decide quickly.
Many Avondale Heights properties are brick veneer, and major defects can include cracking from movement, corrosion of steel lintels over openings, and moisture issues where weep holes or flashings are ineffective. Older brick veneer homes may also have subfloor moisture or stump settlement that shows up as uneven flooring and wall cracking. We assess these risk areas and explain the likely cause and severity.
We’ll document the defect, explain why it matters, and indicate whether it appears urgent or progressive. Where needed, we’ll recommend appropriate follow-up, such as a structural engineer for movement or framing concerns, a roofer for roof leak sources, or an electrician for compliance and safety testing. This gives you a practical pathway to quantify repair scope before you commit to the purchase.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify the serious structural, moisture and safety risks that can be missed in Avondale Heights renovations and older homes. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.