Golf Links Estate homes often mix older builds with extensions and renovations, where movement cracks, roof-line sag and subfloor moisture can hide major structural defects until they become expensive to fix.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Golf Links Estate
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We assess signs of differential movement such as stepped brick cracking, separation at corners, racked door frames and uneven floors. We also check external ground levels and drainage indicators that can drive reactive movement and undermine footings over time.
Where renovations appear likely, we look for clues that load-bearing elements have been removed or modified (e.g., wide openings, boxed beams, sag lines, patchwork framing). This matters because inadequate supports can lead to ceiling deflection, wall cracking and long-term structural instability.
We inspect accessible roof framing for sagging ridge lines, under-supported trusses/rafters, damaged struts, and signs of water ingress affecting structural timber. Roof structure issues often present as ceiling cracking, cornice separation and ongoing leaks that accelerate deterioration.
We check for subfloor dampness, poor ventilation, timber decay and stump/bearer issues that can cause springy floors and structural settlement. In Golf Links Estate, moisture from poor drainage or blocked vents can quietly damage structural timber and fixings.
We examine brickwork and blockwork for bulging, bowing, significant cracking and distressed lintels over windows/doors. Failing lintels and compromised masonry can be safety hazards and are often linked to corrosion, movement or inadequate support.
We look for water staining, active leaks and wet areas that can weaken framing, promote decay and affect footings through ongoing saturation. We also note visible electrical concerns that may require a licenced electrician, particularly where unsafe DIY work could indicate broader renovation shortcuts impacting structural elements.
Discover why thousands of property buyers trust us with their most important investment.
Professional inspections with attention to every detail. Here's a glimpse of our work.
Inspection photo 1
Inspection photo 2
Inspection photo 3
Get Major Structural Defects as part of a comprehensive inspection package
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
In Golf Links Estate we often see movement-related cracking, uneven floors from subfloor moisture issues, and roof framing concerns where older structures have been updated or extended. Drainage changes, garden beds built up against walls, and altered internal layouts can also create hidden load and moisture problems. Our inspection focuses on defects that affect stability, not minor cosmetic blemishes.
Yes. We assess crack patterns, location and related symptoms such as sticking doors, sloping floors and separation at junctions. Stepped cracking in brickwork, diagonal cracks from openings and widening gaps can indicate movement rather than shrinkage. We explain the likely cause and whether the defect appears structural, and we recommend engineer review where the risk level warrants it.
Often, yes. We look for indicators such as sagging ceilings, out-of-square openings, patched framing, undersized beams and changes to roof or wall lines. While we can’t confirm hidden work behind finished surfaces without invasive testing, our inspection is designed to flag where structural elements may have been altered incorrectly so you can seek targeted advice and quotes.
They can. Sloping sites and reworked landscaping can change how water flows and where it pools, which may affect footings and subfloor moisture levels. Retaining walls, paved areas and driveway falls can also redirect stormwater toward the building. We check for drainage red flags, ground levels against walls and related cracking or settlement so you understand the likely drivers of any distress.
We clearly document what we observed, where it is, and why it may be significant. We then recommend the appropriate next step—often a structural engineer for movement, load-bearing concerns or roof framing issues. This gives you a practical pathway to obtain an engineer’s assessment and repair scope, helping you make an informed decision about buying, negotiating or planning works.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections targets the defects that put Golf Links Estate homes at real risk—movement, moisture-driven deterioration and compromised load paths. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule your inspection.