Ivanhoe’s mix of older weatherboards, brick homes and renovated extensions can hide small faults like early cracking, damp patches and drainage issues that quietly turn expensive if you miss them.
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We check internal plaster and external masonry for hairline cracks, step cracking around openings, and signs of differential movement. Minor cracking can be cosmetic, but patterns and locations help indicate whether monitoring, sealing, or further assessment is needed—especially around renovations and older sections of Ivanhoe homes.
We look for staining, bubbling paint, swollen skirting, mould-like growth and failed silicone around showers, baths and sinks. These minor clues often point to small leaks, poor ventilation or early waterproofing issues that can escalate into rot, damaged linings and costly bathroom rework.
We inspect accessible roof drainage points and visible roofline elements such as flashings, valleys, penetrations and barge areas from safe vantage points. Minor defects like lifted flashing, cracked seals or blocked valleys often show up first as ceiling marks or damp smells after rain.
We assess gutter condition, fall, joint leaks, downpipe connections and whether stormwater appears to discharge appropriately. Small failures here commonly cause overflow onto eaves and walls, contributing to dampness and paint breakdown—problems that are cheaper to fix early.
We test operation of accessible doors and windows, check for sticking, gaps, rubbing, loose hardware and obvious frame distortion. These minor defects can indicate settlement, moisture swelling or poor installation, and they also affect security, energy efficiency and ongoing maintenance.
We check paving, paths and ground levels around the building for trip hazards, cracking, and whether surfaces appear to fall away from walls. Minor drainage and surface defects can feed moisture toward the home and set up future issues in subfloors, garages and lower wall areas.
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In Ivanhoe we often see early cracking around door and window openings, minor damp indicators near bathrooms and laundries, and drainage issues such as overflowing gutters or downpipes that don’t connect cleanly to stormwater. Renovated homes can also show small faults where new extensions meet older walls, including gaps, uneven finishes and movement at junctions. Catching these early keeps repair scopes small.
No. A Minor Property Defects inspection is targeted to identify smaller but meaningful faults that can grow into bigger repairs if ignored. It focuses on accessible areas and the common “early warning” signs—moisture clues, minor movement patterns, drainage and roofline details, and functional items like doors and windows. If we see red flags suggesting major issues, we’ll recommend the right follow-up.
Yes. We group findings by priority so you know what needs attention first. For example, active moisture entry points, unsafe loose items or faults likely to worsen quickly are highlighted as higher priority. Cosmetic issues or items suitable for monitoring are clearly identified as such. This helps you budget and schedule work sensibly rather than treating every defect as equal.
Sloping sites can put pressure on drainage performance—if surface water isn’t directed away, you can get damp marks, peeling paint and musty smells in lower areas. Mature trees can also influence ground moisture and contribute to subtle movement, which may show up as recurring hairline cracking or sticking doors. The inspection looks for these signs and links them back to practical site and drainage improvements.
Yes. Pre-sale minor defect identification lets you fix the issues that commonly attract buyer questions—leaking gutters, visible ceiling marks, loose hardware, cracked seals, and drainage concerns. Addressing these early can reduce last-minute negotiations and make your property present better during inspections. We also document what’s been observed so you can discuss the home’s condition with confidence.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will pinpoint the small Ivanhoe-specific issues—moisture, drainage, early movement and roofline faults—so you can fix them before they turn into major repairs. Call 0413 163 187.