East End Theatre District apartments and older CBD buildings can hide balcony drainage issues, basement moisture, and strata-linked defects—inspect before contracts lock you in.
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We inspect balcony finishes, falls to drains, door thresholds, and visible membrane terminations where accessible. In CBD buildings, small drainage failures can lead to internal water damage, façade staining, and owners corporation rectification works that may trigger special levies.
We check accessible window frames, seals, weep holes and internal reveal areas for signs of water entry or condensation. High-rise exposure and wind-driven rain in the East End Theatre District can accelerate sealant failure and cause hidden damage around plasterboard and flooring edges.
We assess showers, vanities, grout, silicone junctions, exhaust performance, and adjacent walls/floors for moisture indicators. Apartment bathrooms can conceal leaks that spread to neighbouring lots, creating costly rectification and dispute risks during ownership.
We examine under-sink plumbing, dishwasher connections, and visible pipe penetrations through cabinetry and walls. Slow leaks are common and can damage joinery and flooring; identifying them pre-purchase supports repair requests or price negotiations.
We look for signs of dampness, water staining, drainage problems, corrosion to exposed elements, and cracking patterns around entries and ramps. Moisture issues in basement levels can affect air quality, concrete durability, and ongoing maintenance costs.
We check practical safety issues such as balustrade stability, trip hazards, loose tiles, and visible electrical/ smoke alarm concerns (visual only). These findings help you understand immediate rectification items that may be required after settlement.
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We inspect the apartment (lot) and note relevant accessible common-area observations, such as evidence of basement dampness or façade water staining where visible. A full assessment of common property typically requires owners corporation records and building documents, which we encourage you to obtain. Our report helps you connect on-site signs with the questions you should ask about strata maintenance, defects and potential levies.
We can often identify warning signs during the inspection, such as insufficient falls, blocked drains, deteriorated grout/silicone, swelling at door thresholds, or water staining internally near balcony doors. While we can’t perform invasive testing in a pre-purchase setting, our findings highlight likely failure points and the follow-up enquiries to make with the agent, vendor and owners corporation before you proceed.
Yes, we can complete the inspection with the access available, but any restricted areas will be clearly noted as limitations in the report. In apartments, limited access can affect checks under sinks, inside storage cages, or on balconies. If access is tight, we’ll advise what could not be verified and what risks remain so you can decide whether to request another inspection window before contracts go unconditional.
Yes. Converted or refurbished older stock can show movement cracking, older roof or gutter configurations (where accessible), heritage-style windows with draught and water-entry risks, and piecemeal service upgrades. Newer towers often present different concerns such as balcony drainage design, façade sealants, and HVAC condensation management. We tailor the inspection focus to the building’s era and construction style to capture the most likely defect pathways.
Time on site varies by apartment size and access to balconies, storage and car parks, but most inspections are completed within a practical pre-purchase window. Your report includes a clear summary, photos of key findings, and prioritised issues (urgent, short-term, and maintenance). We also explain what the finding means for a buyer—whether it suggests active leaking, deferred maintenance, or a condition to query in strata documentation.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the CBD issues buyers miss—balconies, moisture pathways and strata-linked defects. Call 0413 163 187 to book.