Mitcham’s mix of older brick homes and renovated weatherboards can hide movement, ageing roofs and DIY alterations—our inspection checks the structure and safety before you commit.
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We check for cracking patterns in brickwork and render, step cracks around openings, uneven floors and door/window binding. These indicators can suggest footing movement or frame distortion, which is important to understand before budgeting for repairs or negotiating the purchase price.
We inspect roof cladding condition, ridge capping, valleys, flashing around penetrations, gutters and downpipes where accessible. Poor roof drainage can drive leaks into ceiling spaces and contribute to damp walls and subfloor moisture, particularly after heavy rain.
Where there is a crawl space, we assess ventilation openings, ground moisture, signs of dampness, timber condition and clearance to the ground. This helps identify risks that can lead to decay, mouldy odours, warped flooring and ongoing maintenance costs.
We check brick veneer and rendered surfaces for cracking, gaps, deteriorated mortar, damaged cladding and blocked weep holes. These issues can allow water into wall cavities, leading to concealed damage that may not show on internal walls until it’s advanced.
We look for signs of water ingress such as swollen skirting, lifted flooring, staining, damaged grout/silicone lines and inadequate falls where visible. Wet-area leaks can quietly damage framing and flooring, and rectification can involve costly re-waterproofing and repairs.
While formal compliance testing requires licensed trades, we identify visual concerns such as older-style switchboards, exposed wiring, amateur alterations, active leaks, corrosion, inadequate pipe supports and hot water unit issues. These findings help you plan follow-up checks before settlement.
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Cracking can appear in both older and renovated Mitcham properties, especially where an original house joins a newer extension or where drainage has changed over time. We assess crack location, width, direction and whether it’s active, and we look for related signs such as sticking doors, uneven floors and separation at junctions. We then explain likely causes and whether a structural engineer should be consulted.
A Building Inspection covers accessible internal rooms, external elevations, roof exterior (from ground where required), roof space and subfloor where safe entry is possible, plus attached structures like garages and verandahs. “Accessible” means we can reach the area without moving heavy stored items, removing fixed panels, or entering unsafe spaces. If access is restricted, we document the limitation and recommend next steps.
We perform visual checks for warning signs such as older switchboards, exposed or damaged wiring, improvised connections, active leaks, corrosion and poor drainage discharge. Formal compliance testing and certification must be done by licensed electricians and plumbers, and we may recommend those checks depending on what we observe. Our report helps you prioritise what to verify before signing or during your due diligence period.
Renovations can improve a home, but they can also conceal defects if work was rushed or not integrated well with the original structure. In Mitcham we often see older houses with updated wet areas, new rooms added to the rear, or converted garages. We look for movement at extension junctions, roof tie-ins, drainage changes, ventilation to subfloors, and water management around new bathrooms and laundries.
Book as soon as you have a shortlist or once your offer is being prepared, so there’s time to inspect before key deadlines in your contract. In Mitcham, popular family homes can move quickly, and leaving the inspection late can limit your ability to negotiate or arrange follow-up specialist checks. Call early and we’ll help you plan the inspection timing around access and agent availability.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a clear, practical assessment of structure, safety hazards and defects specific to Mitcham homes.