Ivanhoe East homes often mix older brick and weatherboard builds with modern renovations—small cracks, damp patches, and drainage slip-ups can turn into expensive repairs if they’re missed early.
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We check internal plaster, cornices, and external masonry for hairline cracking, separation at junctions, and step cracking that can indicate minor movement or poor patch repairs. In Ivanhoe East, this is especially useful where extensions meet original sections and finishes hide older repairs.
We inspect bathrooms, laundries, toilets, and nearby walls for swelling skirtings, deteriorated silicone, bubbling paint, and staining that can suggest slow leaks or failed waterproofing. These defects often start small but can lead to structural timber damage and mould if not addressed.
We assess visible gutters, downpipes, overflow points, and stormwater discharge for blockages, poor falls, leaks, and signs of overflow onto eaves or walls. Minor defects here commonly drive dampness, paint failure, and timber deterioration around fascias and window heads.
We test accessible doors and windows for sticking, misalignment, damaged seals, and gaps that let in draughts and water. These symptoms can point to minor frame movement, swelling from moisture, or inadequate installation—issues that are cheaper to correct early.
Where there is safe access, we look for inadequate ventilation, damp soil, water entry points, and early timber deterioration. Catching minor ventilation and moisture problems early helps prevent fungal decay and the need for costly rectification later.
We identify common small-but-important issues such as uneven tiling, poorly sealed penetrations, cracked grout, loose fixtures, and mismatched patching. In Ivanhoe East homes with mixed-era updates, these details often reveal where water can enter or where workmanship may need a closer look by a specialist.
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We often see small cracking around cornices and window corners, early damp staining near wet areas, and gutter/downpipe issues that cause localised overflow. In homes that have been renovated, minor defects can also show up where old and new materials meet, such as poorly sealed junctions, patch repairs that reopen, or uneven falls around external paved areas directing water back toward the house.
Yes. This service is targeted at smaller, easily overlooked issues that can escalate—such as early moisture entry, minor cracking, sealant failure, and drainage-related wear. A full building inspection is broader and assesses the overall condition and major defects. If we find indicators that suggest a bigger problem, we’ll clearly flag it and recommend the right next step, such as a specialist trade assessment.
We check roofline elements that are safely visible from ground level, such as guttering condition, downpipe connections, eaves, fascias, and signs of leaks or overflow staining. If the property has roof access that is safe and available, we can discuss what can be viewed; otherwise, we focus on the practical indicators that commonly reveal early roof drainage problems.
Leaf litter can block gutters and valleys, leading to overflows that wet eaves, fascias, and external walls. Roots and changing moisture around the house can also contribute to minor movement, which may present as fine cracking or sticking doors. During the inspection we look for the “tell-tale” signs—staining, overflow marks, cracked sealant lines, and repeated patch repairs—so you can fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Your report prioritises defects by urgency and explains likely causes in plain language. For each issue, we outline practical next steps—such as resealing a shower junction, correcting downpipe discharge, improving subfloor ventilation, or having a plumber assess a suspected leak. Where an issue may indicate a larger underlying problem, we’ll recommend appropriate follow-up so you can act quickly and avoid bigger repair bills.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the small defects that commonly grow into costly repairs in Ivanhoe East homes—call 0413 163 187 to book and get clear repair priorities.