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Mitcham has a mix of older brick veneer homes and renovated weatherboards where small movement cracks, moisture staining and ageing wet-area seals can quietly turn into bigger repairs if they’re missed.
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We check walls, ceilings, cornices and junctions for hairline cracking, stepped cracking in masonry, and patchy repairs. These can point to minor movement, shrinkage or poor repairs that may worsen if drainage and moisture aren’t managed.
We inspect bathrooms, laundries and kitchens for failed silicone, deteriorated grout, swelling to skirtings and door jambs, and staining around showers and sinks. Small seal failures are a common starting point for hidden water damage.
We look for sticking doors, uneven door margins, window frame deterioration, and gaps at sills and trims. In Mitcham’s mix of older and renovated homes, poor sealing and minor frame movement can lead to draughts and water entry.
We check for minor rusting, sagging sections, blocked valley lines, loose brackets, and downpipes that discharge too close to the building. Small drainage defects can drive moisture into walls and subfloors over time.
We assess accessible external finishes for peeling paint, cracked render, exposed end-grain timber, and early rot at trims and fascias. These are typically manageable fixes now, but expensive if left until decay spreads.
Where there is safe access, we note damp odours, minor moisture staining, ventilation restrictions and early timber deterioration. These are often linked to drainage and airflow issues that can be corrected before major damage occurs.
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In Mitcham we often see ageing wet-area silicone and grout, minor cracking at wall and ceiling junctions, and early deterioration to external paint and timber trims. Drainage-related issues are also common, such as gutters that overflow or downpipes that discharge too close to the house. These items can look small, but they’re frequent triggers for moisture damage if left unattended.
Yes. This service focuses on smaller defects and maintenance-related issues that can escalate, rather than providing the broader scope of a full pre-purchase building inspection. We still report clearly and use photos, but the aim is to pinpoint the “fix now” items like seal failures, minor cracking, and drainage problems. If we observe something beyond minor, we recommend the appropriate next inspection step.
We assess visible workmanship and common defect points around renovated areas, such as cracking where old and new sections meet, uneven finishes, poor sealing around wet areas, and gaps around windows and external penetrations. We don’t remove fixtures or open up walls, but we document visible clues that suggest repairs were rushed or that moisture protection has been missed, so you can address it early.
Older brick veneer homes can show minor stepped cracking in mortar lines and small gaps around windows, while weatherboards may show paint breakdown, shrinking gaps, and early timber decay around sills and trims. In both styles, blocked gutters and poor downpipe discharge can worsen these issues by keeping areas damp. A minor defects inspection helps you target the maintenance items that prevent bigger rectification later.
The report gives you a documented list of defects with photos and practical recommendations, which is useful for requesting repairs, adjusting your offer, or planning a staged maintenance schedule. Because the items are prioritised, you can focus first on defects that can drive damage—like moisture entry points—then work through lower-risk cosmetic or wear-and-tear items over time.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a detailed, photo-backed report that highlights the small defects in Mitcham properties that most often lead to costly moisture and maintenance problems.