Glenferrie homes often mix older brick terraces and updated units, where small cracks, moisture marks and DIY patch-ups can hide bigger problems—our inspection flags the minor defects worth fixing early.
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We check hairline cracking to walls, ceilings and cornices, plus any filled or repainted sections, to distinguish common cosmetic movement from patterns that may suggest ongoing settlement or moisture-related expansion.
We look for early water staining, swollen skirtings, deteriorated silicone, loose tiles and musty odours around wet areas—small signs that waterproofing, plumbing connections or ventilation may need attention before damage spreads.
We test accessible doors and windows for sticking, misalignment and failed seals, which can indicate frame movement, moisture ingress, or wear that leads to draughts, water entry and ongoing maintenance costs.
We inspect accessible roof drainage components and look for overflow marks, rusting, missing clips and poor discharge points—minor faults that often lead to damp walls, mould and footing saturation if left unresolved.
Where accessible, we check balcony edges, thresholds, surface falls and visible junctions for cracking and gaps, because minor defects here can allow water to track into internal ceilings and walls.
We identify non-matching materials, uneven finishes, exposed sealants, temporary fixes and unfinished penetrations. These often look minor but can hide recurrent leaks, pest entry points, or non-compliant workmanship requiring rectification.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
In Glenferrie we often see small cracking around doorways and renovated junctions, early water staining under windows or near bathrooms, and drainage issues that show up as overflow marks on eaves or damp at wall bases. In units, balconies and sliding doors can have minor sealing or fall problems that lead to internal staining. A Minor Property Defects inspection documents these early indicators so they can be fixed before they spread.
Yes. A Minor Property Defects inspection is narrower and focuses on smaller issues that commonly get missed or dismissed as cosmetic—cracking patterns, moisture clues, drainage defects, door/window operation and workmanship items. A full building inspection is broader and is designed to assess overall condition and major defects. If you’re buying in Glenferrie, we can advise which option suits the property type and your risk tolerance.
We look for visible and accessible signs that often appear before a leak becomes obvious: staining, bubbling paint, swollen skirtings, lifting tiles, deteriorated grout and silicone, and musty odours. Where appropriate, we’ll also use non-invasive checks to help confirm suspicious areas. The report explains the likely causes and whether further investigation by a plumber or waterproofer is sensible.
Renovations can introduce minor defects at the join between old and new materials—cracking at plaster junctions, uneven floors, poor sealing around new windows, or mismatched drainage connections. In Glenferrie, where many properties have been updated over time, we pay close attention to patched areas, re-tiled wet zones, balcony thresholds and external penetrations. These are common spots where small workmanship gaps can allow moisture entry or ongoing movement.
You receive a detailed report with photos and clear descriptions of each defect we observed in accessible areas. We outline why it matters, the likely next step (monitor, repair, or further assessment), and practical notes you can use to brief a tradie. If you’re purchasing, the defect list also helps you quantify what needs doing soon versus what can wait.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will pinpoint the small defects that often drive later repair bills in Glenferrie properties—call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.