Maidstone homes often mix older brick and weatherboard builds with newer renovations—small leaks, movement cracks and rushed DIY finishes can hide in plain sight and escalate fast.
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We check walls, ceilings, cornices and around openings for hairline cracking, stepped brick cracks and patch repairs. These can indicate normal settlement, reactive movement, or previous repairs that may reopen. We record location, pattern and likely cause so you can decide whether monitoring or rectification is needed.
We look for swollen skirting, bubbling paint, loose silicone, stained grout lines and soft flooring around showers, baths, vanities and laundry connections. Minor moisture signs often become major when waterproofing fails or leaks track into adjoining rooms.
We test accessible doors and windows for sticking, misalignment, damaged seals and gaps that can allow water or drafts. Operation issues can be a simple hardware fix—or an early sign of movement, moisture swelling, or poor installation during renovations.
We assess visible falls around the home, paved areas, and where downpipes discharge. Small drainage defects—like ponding near walls or downpipes dumping next to footings—can contribute to dampness, subfloor humidity, and recurring cracks.
Where safe access is available, we look for staining, minor leaks, condensation marks and insulation displacement that can hint at ventilation issues or roof plumbing drips. Catching these early helps prevent ceiling damage and mould problems.
We check for uneven tiling, loose architraves, poorly sealed penetrations, gaps around splashbacks, and inconsistent patching/painting. These minor defects can allow moisture entry, create ongoing maintenance, and reduce the quality and longevity of recent works.
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In Maidstone we often see small moisture-related issues in bathrooms and laundries, fine cracking around windows and cornices, and drainage problems where paving or paths hold water near walls. Units and townhouses can also show minor defects from shared roof plumbing or tight boundary drainage. Our inspection documents these items with photos and explains which ones are likely to worsen if left alone.
Yes. Fresh paint and new fittings can hide early signs of leaks, poor sealing, or rushed finishing—especially around showers, splashbacks, and external penetrations. We focus on the tell-tale indicators that show whether the renovation has been detailed properly or whether minor issues are already forming. That helps you budget for touch-ups now rather than rectifying moisture damage later.
We screen for signs that suggest minor roof or roof-plumbing issues, such as ceiling staining, moisture marks in accessible roof spaces, and downpipe discharge problems. Where gutters or roof surfaces are visible from safe vantage points, we note defects we can observe. If the indicators suggest a higher risk, we’ll recommend a roof plumber for a closer inspection.
Tighter side access can make drainage and water run-off more critical, because water can collect between buildings or along fences and track toward the house. We pay close attention to visible falls, downpipe discharge points, and damp clues along lower walls and skirtings. Small drainage defects can lead to persistent dampness, mouldy odours, and reappearing cracks if not corrected.
Yes. We describe each defect in practical terms and note why it matters, then help you prioritise. Moisture entry points, drainage issues, and defects that can accelerate deterioration are generally flagged as higher priority than purely cosmetic items. Where a specialist assessment is needed to confirm the cause or scope, we clearly recommend the right trade so you can act quickly.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to pinpoint the small issues in your Maidstone property before they become costly repairs.