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Brighton East homes often mix older builds with modern renovations, and small defects can hide at the junctions—cracked render, leaking balcony edges, and damp-prone wet areas that escalate fast if missed.
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We check bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens for early signs of leaks—swollen skirtings, lifted flooring edges, silicone failures, and staining around showers and vanities—plus adjacent walls where moisture often travels before it becomes obvious.
We inspect gutters, downpipes, overflows, and visible stormwater connections for rust, sagging, blockages, and poor discharge points. Minor drainage defects commonly lead to damp patches, timber decay, and cracking once water repeatedly hits the same areas.
We document hairline cracking to plaster, brickwork, and render and note patterns that suggest movement or poor patching. This helps you separate normal aging and shrinkage from areas that may need monitoring or further investigation.
We check sticking doors, misaligned window frames, perished seals, and deteriorated sills. These “small” defects are common in older Brighton East homes and can contribute to moisture ingress, rot, and rising heating and cooling costs.
We look for trip hazards, ponding, missing falls, and junction gaps where water can track back to the building. On renovated properties, we pay close attention to balcony edges and deck-to-wall interfaces where detailing failures can cause hidden decay.
Where access allows, we assess ventilation, dampness, and timber condition under floors. Minor defects like blocked vents or damp soil contact can lead to mouldy odours, bouncy floors, and eventual timber deterioration.
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In Brighton East we often see early water-related issues: failed shower sealing, staining around windows, gutters overflowing due to fall or blockage, and downpipes that discharge too close to footings. On older homes, timber sills, eaves, and external paint breakdown can allow moisture in. Renovated homes can present junction gaps where new works meet older structures, especially around decks and balcony edges.
Yes. Fresh finishes can hide small defects that become expensive later, such as missing waterproofing details, insufficient falls to drains, poor flashing transitions, and unsealed penetrations. Our Minor Property Defects inspection focuses on the tell-tale signs—hairline cracking, moisture staining, and drainage faults—so you understand whether the renovation has been finished properly or if small issues need attention soon.
We do. The report categorises defects by practical urgency based on risk of escalation. For example, a minor gutter leak that wets brickwork repeatedly is treated more seriously than cosmetic cracking. We also note when an item should be reviewed by a specific trade (plumber, roofer, waterproofer, carpenter) so you can get accurate quotes and avoid unnecessary work.
Often, yes. Mature planting and shaded side passages can keep walls damp for longer after rain and can contribute to mossy paving, slippery paths, and moisture against external walls. Leaves can also block gutters and downpipes, leading to overflow and water entry. During the inspection we look for these conditions and highlight maintenance steps that reduce moisture-related deterioration.
A Minor Property Defects inspection is more targeted: it concentrates on small issues that are easy to dismiss but likely to worsen—seal failures, early moisture indicators, minor cracking patterns, drainage faults, and wear points around openings and junctions. A full building inspection is broader and typically covers major structural concerns in more depth. If we see signs suggesting a bigger issue, we’ll recommend the right next step.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the small defects that trigger bigger repair bills—especially moisture, drainage, and renovation junction issues common in Brighton East. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange your inspection.