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Cheltenham’s mix of older brick veneer homes, renovated weatherboards and newer townhouses can hide small defects from movement, moisture and ageing materials—catch them early before they spread.
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We document hairline and stepped cracking to walls, ceilings and brickwork, including where cracks track from doors/windows or along extension joints. This helps you distinguish cosmetic cracking from patterns that may need monitoring or a targeted repair before it spreads.
We check shower bases, bath edges, vanities and splash zones for failed silicone, swelling, lifted trims and staining. Small seal failures can send water behind tiles or into cabinetry, leading to hidden damage and mould growth.
We assess sticking doors, tight windows, uneven gaps and rubbing hinges. In Cheltenham homes, these issues can indicate minor movement, swelling from moisture, or poor installation—often fixable early before frames twist further.
We look at paving levels, garden beds against walls, downpipe discharge points and obvious low spots where water can pond. Minor drainage defects often drive bigger issues like dampness, efflorescence, and deterioration at slab edges and subfloor areas.
We note corrosion on balcony rails, pergola brackets, flashings and other exposed metalwork. Even small rust patches can quickly compromise fixings, especially where paint has failed or coastal air and moisture are present.
We check skirtings, architraves, cornices and wall-to-ceiling junctions for separation, moisture staining and patch repairs. These areas often reveal early signs of leaks, movement, or inadequate ventilation before major damage becomes visible.
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In Cheltenham we often see small cracking around openings, early moisture staining near wet areas, and drainage-related dampness where paving or garden beds sit too high against walls. Renovated properties can also show patch repairs that hide ongoing movement or water entry. Our inspection focuses on these “small” faults and explains what’s likely driving them so you can fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Yes. Newer townhouses can still have minor defects such as poor surface falls, downpipe discharge issues, shrinkage cracking, and sealing problems around showers, balconies and window frames. These items often start small and become expensive if left. We document the defects, note likely causes, and provide a practical list of items to address with the builder, body corporate, or your chosen trades.
We look for visible indicators such as staining, bubbling paint, swollen skirtings, musty odours, lifted floor edges, and deteriorated sealant. We also assess obvious drainage paths and where water is likely to collect. While we don’t open up walls in a minor defects inspection, we can flag areas where further investigation (for example, a plumber’s leak test) is sensible based on the signs present.
Absolutely. Older homes in Cheltenham commonly show small issues like subfloor ventilation shortfalls, weathered external paint, early timber swelling at wet areas, and cracking at additions where old and new structures meet. These can look cosmetic, but they often point to moisture or movement that worsens over time. We identify the typical trouble spots and outline practical next steps.
You’ll receive a detailed written report with photos that lists each observed minor defect, where it is, and why it matters. We also include priorities—items to fix promptly (often moisture entry or safety-related concerns) versus items to monitor. The aim is to give you a clear, tradie-friendly scope so you can plan maintenance, request quotes, or raise questions before purchase or settlement.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0485 857 077 for a focused Cheltenham inspection that pinpoints small defects—especially moisture, drainage and movement clues—before they become bigger repair jobs.