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Burwood East homes often mix older brick veneer builds with renovated extensions and newer townhouse infill—an inspection helps confirm the original structure and any add-ons are sound, compliant, and watertight.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We check for signs of footing movement such as step cracking in brickwork, racked door frames, uneven floors, and separation at cornices. These indicators help you understand whether cracks are cosmetic or suggest ongoing structural movement that may require engineering advice.
We inspect roof materials, ridge capping, valleys, and penetrations, then assess the roof space (where accessible) for leaks, moisture staining, sagging members, and inadequate ventilation. Roof defects often show up internally after rain, so early identification can prevent major ceiling and insulation damage.
We assess brick veneer, weatherboard, and modern cladding for cracking patterns, bulging, deteriorated mortar, failed sealants, and poorly detailed joints. This matters in Burwood East where renovations can introduce mismatched materials and junctions that allow water entry.
We look for water damage around showers, baths, vanities, and laundry troughs, checking for swelling, soft flooring, deteriorated silicone, and mould patterns. Wet-area leaks are a common hidden cost and can affect subfloors, wall framing, and adjacent rooms.
We check visible guttering, downpipes, discharge points, surface drainage, and site falls. Poor water management can contribute to dampness, subfloor moisture, and foundation movement—issues that are often overlooked during quick walk-throughs.
We identify observable issues such as unsafe wiring practices, damaged power points, inadequate clearances, active leaks, corrosion at pipework, and hot water unit concerns (where visible). While not a full compliance certification, these checks flag safety and maintenance risks to investigate further.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
In Burwood East we often see a mix of older homes with age-related wear and renovated properties with newer finishes hiding older defects. Common findings include roof leaks at valleys or flashings, cracking to brickwork, dampness around bathrooms and laundries, and drainage that discharges too close to the house. We document what’s visible, explain likely causes, and outline sensible next steps.
A Building Inspection is valuable for both. For newer townhouses we focus on workmanship and water management issues such as poorly detailed balconies, failed sealants, roof junction defects, drainage falls, and gaps around penetrations. For older homes we focus on movement, roof condition, and wet-area deterioration. Either way, you receive a defect-based assessment to help you decide whether the property stacks up.
Yes. We check for movement indicators such as step cracking, bulging walls, sagging rooflines, and uneven floors, then explain whether the pattern suggests minor settlement or a higher-risk structural concern. While we don’t provide engineering certification, we clearly flag when the evidence warrants further investigation by a structural engineer before you proceed.
It can. We look closely at junctions where new work meets old work, including roof transitions, flashing, downpipes, window installations, and internal signs like patchy cracking or moisture staining. Renovations can improve presentation but sometimes conceal leaks, inadequate ventilation, or rushed finishes. The inspection helps you identify red flags early and decide what to verify with certificates, plans, or specialist trades.
Book as soon as your buying conditions allow, especially if you’re working within a cooling-off period or short settlement timeline. Early booking gives you time to review the report, ask follow-up questions, and arrange any specialist checks if required. If access to the property is limited, we can advise what information to request from the agent so you still make a well-supported decision.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a thorough Building Inspection in Burwood East, with clear defect priorities across structure, roofing, drainage, wet areas, and visible safety concerns.