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Cremorne homes and units often hide ‘small’ faults from renovations, tight side access and balcony waterproofing details—exactly the kind of issues that can snowball into leaks, rot and dispute-grade repairs.
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We look for early warning signs around showers, baths, vanities and laundries, including cracked grout, failed silicone, swelling skirting, and staining. These ‘minor’ items often indicate slow leaks that can damage wall linings and flooring long before you see obvious water.
For Cremorne apartments and townhouses, we check balcony finishes, door thresholds, drainage points and visible edges for cracking, ponding risks and poor fall. Small waterproofing defects can lead to internal leaks, concrete spalling and strata-level repair costs if left unattended.
We assess accessible gutters, downpipes, overflow provisions and discharge areas for blockages, poor joins and inadequate direction away from the building. Minor defects here often cause water to back up into eaves, leak into ceilings, or saturate subfloor areas.
We document hairline cracking in plaster, render and masonry and note patterns that suggest shrinkage, minor settlement, or moisture-related movement. Recording these early helps you monitor changes and avoid cosmetic repairs that fail because the underlying cause wasn’t addressed.
We check for gaps, deteriorated seals, water staining and poor flashing transitions around openings. In close-set Cremorne builds, wind-driven rain can exploit small entry points and create hidden timber decay in frames and surrounding wall structure.
We note items such as loose handrails, uneven steps, deteriorated external timber, poorly sealed penetrations and damaged cladding edges. These are often inexpensive fixes now, but can escalate into rot, corrosion or water entry if ignored.
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In Cremorne we often see moisture-related minor defects: failed silicone in showers, hairline cracking around openings, and early staining from poor roof drainage or balcony thresholds. Apartments and townhouses can also show small waterproofing and drainage issues on balconies or terraces. These may look cosmetic, but they can be early indicators of water ingress that becomes much more expensive to rectify.
No. A Minor Property Defects inspection is more focused on identifying smaller issues that can be fixed early—seals, cracking, drainage, finishes and maintenance faults—rather than providing a broad assessment of major structural condition. If you’re buying in Cremorne and want a comprehensive view of the whole building, we can advise whether a full building and pest inspection is more suitable for your situation.
We inspect accessible balcony surfaces, edges, door thresholds, drainage points and visible signs of moisture entry, such as staining or deteriorated finishes. We can’t perform invasive testing, but we can identify defects that commonly precede waterproofing failure and explain the likely implications. This is particularly useful in Cremorne where balcony leaks can affect internal rooms or neighbouring lots.
Yes. On tight sites and attached dwellings, water can track along shared walls, under thresholds, or into common areas. A small defect like a leaking overflow, blocked downpipe, or poorly sealed window can lead to damage beyond your lot, which may complicate responsibility and repairs. Our report notes defect location and likely water paths so you can act early and document the issue properly.
Use it as a repair plan and a negotiation tool. Start with any moisture-entry risks and drainage defects, then address safety and deterioration items. If you’re buying, you can request repairs, adjust the offer, or obtain trade quotes based on the documented items and photos. We also recommend re-checking repaired areas after the next decent rain to confirm the issue is resolved.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the small Cremorne-specific issues—balcony drainage, wet-area sealing and water entry points—so you can fix them early. Call 0413 163 187.