Essendon West homes often mix older brick veneers and period-style houses with renovated extensions—an inspection helps confirm footing movement, roof condition, and whether alterations are structurally sound and compliant.
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We assess visible signs of movement including stepped cracking in brickwork, internal plaster cracking, uneven flooring, and door/window misalignment. Where accessible, we check subfloor conditions for moisture, ventilation and support adequacy because these factors can accelerate movement and timber deterioration.
We inspect roof materials, ridge capping, valleys, flashings, and roof penetrations, then follow water paths to gutters and downpipes. In Essendon West, poor roof drainage can lead to ceiling staining, rot, and overflow that undermines footings near external walls.
We examine wall surfaces for cracking type and location, mortar condition, weep holes where applicable, and signs of moisture entry. This helps distinguish cosmetic cracking from defects that may indicate movement, lintel issues, or long-term water penetration.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are checked for swelling, lifting tiles, persistent mould, deteriorated silicone, and moisture staining to nearby walls and skirtings. Renovated wet areas in older homes can hide leaks that damage framing and flooring before they become obvious.
We identify visible safety issues such as damaged outlets, unsafe DIY cabling, missing RCD indicators where evident, and overheating signs at accessible fittings. While not a full electrical test, these observations flag items that should be assessed by a licensed electrician before settlement.
We look for workmanship and structural cues that suggest unapproved or poorly executed changes—such as removed load-bearing walls without adequate beams, undersized lintels, altered roof framing, or non-compliant balustrade heights. This is particularly relevant in Essendon West where extensions and conversions are common.
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We inspect accessible areas of the building and assess key elements like foundations, walls, floors, roof space (where accessible), roofing, wet areas, and visible services. In Essendon West we also pay close attention to the transition points between original structures and additions, because mismatched footings, altered framing, and drainage changes can create cracking, leaks and uneven floors.
We assess the crack type, width, location, direction and whether it aligns with other movement indicators such as sticking doors or sloping floors. While an inspection can’t replace an engineer’s design advice, we can identify patterns consistent with footing movement or lintel failure and recommend when a structural engineer should be engaged before you proceed.
If safe and accessible, we enter the roof space and/or subfloor to check framing condition, moisture staining, ventilation, insulation interference, and signs of leaks or timber deterioration. Access limitations can apply (low clearance, stored items, unsafe entry points), and we document any restricted areas so you know what couldn’t be confirmed.
Yes. Many properties in Essendon West have been updated over time, and issues can arise where new work meets the original house—such as differential movement, inadequate beams, altered roof drainage, or poor waterproofing to new bathrooms. We look for construction cues that suggest non-compliant or substandard work and outline what specialist checks may be needed.
Call ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 and share the property address in Essendon West (3040), property type, and your preferred inspection timeframe. We’ll confirm access arrangements with the agent/vendor, complete the inspection of accessible areas, then provide a detailed report highlighting major defects, safety hazards, and recommended next steps before you sign or settle.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a practical, defect-focused inspection that checks structure, roofing, wet areas and visible compliance risks commonly found in Essendon West homes. Call 0413 163 187.