Keilor East has plenty of mid-century homes and renovated extensions, where movement cracks, altered load paths and older subfloors can hide serious structural faults.
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We check for step cracking in brickwork, separation at corners, gaps at skirtings and changes in floor level that may indicate footing movement. Understanding whether cracking is cosmetic or structural helps you avoid inheriting underpinning or major rectification costs.
Where walls have been removed or openings widened, we inspect for signs of inadequate support such as sagging ceilings, bouncy floors and cracking at the ends of beams or lintels. This matters in Keilor East where open-plan renovations are common and load paths can be altered.
We inspect accessible roof framing for bowing, broken members, makeshift repairs, water damage and spread at wall plates. Structural roof issues can lead to ongoing movement cracks, ceiling damage and costly re-roofing or re-framing work.
In accessible subfloor areas, we assess stumps, bearers and joists for sagging, decay, poor packing and moisture impact. Subfloor defects often explain uneven floors and can be expensive to rectify if widespread or linked to poor ventilation or drainage.
We look for bulging, leaning, failed articulation joints and cracking patterns that suggest instability. Retaining and boundary walls can fail due to drainage issues and soil pressure, and problems can affect site safety and adjoining structures.
We identify hazards that commonly accompany structural problems, such as loose roof tiles near sagging battens, unstable verandah posts, deteriorated supporting timbers and moisture entry points. We also note visible plumbing and electrical risks where they intersect with structural damage pathways.
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In Keilor East we often see movement-related cracking in brick veneer walls, uneven flooring linked to subfloor support issues, and roof framing problems from long-term moisture entry. Renovated homes can also show defects where openings were enlarged without adequate lintels or beams. Our inspection focuses on whether these signs indicate a serious structural failure risk and what follow-up is needed.
Not always. Some cracking can be minor shrinkage or older plaster movement, but certain patterns are red flags—step cracks through bricks, widening gaps, cracking that repeats after patching, or doors and windows going out of square. We assess crack location, direction and associated symptoms like floor slope or roofline distortion to determine if foundation movement is a likely cause.
Yes, where safe and accessible. The roof void is important for spotting sagging rafters, altered trusses, water-damaged members and poor repairs that aren’t visible from inside the home. Subfloor access helps confirm the cause of uneven floors by checking stumps, bearers, joists, ventilation and moisture conditions. If access is restricted, we note limitations and recommend next steps.
Extensions and open-plan changes can alter how loads transfer through the building. If a wall was removed without adequate support, you may see ceiling cracking near openings, sagging beams, floor bounce or doors jamming. In Keilor East, it’s common to find older homes updated in stages, so we look closely for mismatched framing, inadequate lintels and signs of differential movement between original and added sections.
We identify major structural defects and the evidence pointing to them, then advise when specialist input is warranted. If signs suggest active movement, compromised framing or safety risk, a structural engineer may be required for calculations and a repair design. Underpinning is only one possible solution; our role is to help you understand the risk level and the most sensible next step before you commit.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the defects that can make a Keilor East property unsafe or costly to fix—call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.