Laburnum’s leafy streets and shaded blocks can keep parts of a home cooler and damper, increasing the risk of mould in bathrooms, wardrobes, subfloors and roof spaces—especially in older brick veneer and weatherboard homes.
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We check the areas where Laburnum homes commonly show early mould signs—wardrobes on external walls, corners behind furniture, ensuite and bathroom ceilings, and laundry joinery—because odour can indicate hidden growth before staining appears.
We assess moisture levels in plaster, skirting boards, window reveals and flooring edges where dampness is suspected. This helps separate a one-off spill or cleaning issue from ongoing moisture that can keep feeding mould.
We look at extraction effectiveness, discharge points (including whether fans vent into roof cavities), and airflow limitations. Venting issues are a common driver of ceiling and cornice mould, even in otherwise well-maintained homes.
For homes with suspended floors, we inspect ventilation, ground moisture, and signs of damp framing or bearers. Subfloor humidity can push mould risk up throughout the house, including in bedrooms and living areas.
Where safe access allows, we check the roof space for moisture staining, damp insulation and poor airflow. Small leaks around flashings, valleys or blocked gutters can keep timbers and insulation damp long enough for mould to establish.
Your report records affected areas with photos, notes the likely moisture source, and lists priority actions (urgent vs maintenance). It’s written to support buyer negotiations, trades quoting, and sensible remediation planning.
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They can be. Heavier tree cover and dense gardens may reduce sunlight and airflow around parts of a home, so wet areas and external walls can take longer to dry after rain. Leaf litter can also contribute to blocked gutters and overflow that wets eaves and walls. Our inspection focuses on these moisture pathways and checks the rooms where mould commonly appears first.
Mould presence is the symptom you can see or smell; moisture is usually the driver. A mould presence inspection identifies where mould is occurring and then looks for the reason it’s being sustained, such as condensation, poor extraction, plumbing seepage or roof leaks. Fixing the moisture source is what prevents mould from returning after cleaning or remediation.
Yes, although fresh paint can hide staining. We look for indirect indicators such as musty odours, moisture levels in suspect areas, bubbling paint, swollen skirtings, and dampness around windows and wet areas. We also check adjacent zones like roof spaces and subfloors (where accessible) because concealed moisture often shows up there even if internal walls look new.
In Laburnum, we often pay close attention to bathrooms and ensuites (especially ceilings), laundries with limited ventilation, wardrobes on external walls, and rooms on the cooler side of the home where condensation can build up. If the home has a subfloor, we also check ventilation and damp ground conditions because they can raise humidity through the whole house.
You’ll receive a clear report with photos showing the affected locations, notes on the likely moisture contributors, and a practical list of recommended next steps. The focus is on what to address first—such as improving extraction, managing condensation, rectifying leaks or reviewing subfloor ventilation—so you can brief the right trades and plan remediation effectively.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the moisture causes that suit Laburnum homes—shade, ventilation gaps, subfloor damp and minor leaks—so you can act on clear findings. Call 0413 163 187.