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Keilor East has a mix of mid-century brick homes and renovated properties—an inspection helps spot movement cracking, older roof wear, and compliance gaps from extensions or DIY upgrades.
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We check for signs of differential movement such as stepped cracking in brickwork, door and window misalignment, sloping floors and gaps around frames. These clues help you understand whether defects are cosmetic, progressive, or likely linked to footing performance and site drainage.
We inspect accessible roof spaces and external roof elements for sagging members, water staining, poor repairs, blocked valleys, and deteriorated flashings around chimneys, skylights and penetrations. Roof faults are a common source of hidden damage to ceilings, insulation and framing.
We examine brickwork, cladding, joints and sealants, weepholes (where applicable), window heads and sills, and other junctions where water can enter. This targets the areas that often cause internal damp patches, timber deterioration and mould growth.
Where there is a subfloor/crawl space access, we look for ventilation issues, moisture staining, timber decay indicators and plumbing leaks. Poor airflow and persistent damp can affect structural timbers and contribute to musty odours and flooring movement.
We assess accessible pipework, hot water system placement, wet area surfaces and tapware operation, and look for evidence of past leaks such as swelling, staining and mould. Wet area defects can be expensive because damage often spreads beyond what you can see.
We look for observable safety hazards such as damaged cabling, unsafe DIY alterations, and issues at accessible switchboards and fittings (without invasive testing). This helps identify where you may need a licensed electrician to further assess compliance and safety before settlement.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
A Keilor East building inspection checks accessible areas of the home for structural integrity, safety hazards and visible defects. This typically includes foundations and walls, roof exterior and roof space (where accessible), subfloor areas, wet areas, doors and windows, and visible plumbing and electrical red flags. You’ll receive a report that explains the issues, their likely impact, and what to address first.
Yes. Renovations can conceal problems where new work meets older construction, such as cracking at junctions, inadequate waterproofing, ventilation issues, or uneven floors. We assess the visible workmanship and look for signs of movement, moisture and unsafe alterations. While we don’t perform invasive checks, we can identify red flags and recommend further specialist review where needed.
Often, yes. We look for water staining, mould, damp odours, rusting fixings, deteriorated flashings, and patched areas that suggest previous leaks. In roof spaces we check for staining on timbers and insulation disturbance. Some intermittent leaks only show under specific wind or rainfall conditions, so we also note risk factors like blocked gutters and poorly sealed penetrations.
Older brick homes can show cracking from movement, ageing roof coverings and flashings, subfloor damp from poor ventilation, and wear in wet areas. It’s also common to find older electrical components or later DIY changes that need a closer look by a licensed tradesperson. A building inspection helps separate normal age-related wear from defects that may require substantial repair.
Most inspections take a couple of hours, depending on the size, access and complexity of the property. You don’t have to attend, but it can be helpful if you want key findings explained on site. If you can’t be there, we can talk you through the priorities after the inspection so you understand what’s urgent, what’s minor, and what to budget for.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a methodical inspection that focuses on structure, safety and the quality of renovations common across Keilor East homes.