Mooroolbark Station Estate homes often include brick veneer builds and later renovations where movement, drainage and roof tie-ins can hide major defects until cracks, sticking doors or leaks appear.
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We check for signs of footing settlement or slab heave by assessing floor levels, cracking patterns, step cracks in brickwork and movement indicators around openings. This matters because foundation movement drives many major defects, including roof distortion and wall separation.
We inspect wall alignment, bowing, separation at corners, and cracking that suggests structural stress rather than shrinkage. In brick veneer homes, we also look for indicators of tie failure or frame movement that can compromise stability.
We assess accessible roof spaces for sagging rafters/trusses, cracked members, altered supports, and signs of water damage that can weaken structural timbers. We also look for issues around modifications such as removed struts or compromised bracing.
We investigate areas where leaks and poor drainage often trigger major defects: around bathrooms, laundries, balconies, and roof plumbing discharge points. Persistent moisture can rot framing, rust lintels, and undermine footings near slab edges.
For homes with raised floors, we check stumps, ant caps, bearers and joists for movement, decay and inadequate support. This is critical because uneven support can cause pronounced internal cracking, sloping floors and unsafe bounce.
We review accessible retaining structures and how surface water is managed around the home. Poor site fall and blocked drainage can increase soil moisture against footings and walls, accelerating movement and cracking.
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In Mooroolbark Station Estate we pay close attention to cracking that follows a step pattern through brickwork, separation around windows and doors, uneven floors, and roofline sagging. We also focus on water-driven defects because drainage and roof plumbing issues can quickly translate into rotten framing or weakened supports. Where there are extensions, we check how the old and new structures connect and whether they’re moving differently.
We look at crack location, width, direction and whether the crack is active. Fine, isolated hairline cracks can be common, while widening cracks, repeated step cracking in masonry, and cracks paired with sticking doors or sloping floors can indicate movement. We also assess external clues like drainage, downpipe discharge and soil moisture patterns that can drive ongoing foundation movement.
Yes, we note structural risks that arise from plumbing leaks and water entry (such as damp, rot and weakened supports) and we flag visible electrical safety concerns where they intersect with building integrity, like heat damage or unsafe penetrations. However, formal electrical compliance testing and detailed plumbing diagnostics require licensed specialists. If we see red flags, we’ll recommend the right trade to confirm and rectify.
Extensions and outdoor additions can fail where they connect to the original house. We often see inadequate support, poor roof tie-ins, or differential movement between the original footing system and the newer slab or piers. Water can also enter at junctions where flashing is incorrect. Our inspection focuses on those connection points, movement indicators, and any moisture damage that could turn into a major defect.
We’ll explain the defect, the likely cause and the risk level, then outline practical next steps. For significant movement, compromised roof framing, or stability concerns, the next step is usually a structural engineer for design-level advice and repair specification. If moisture is driving the problem, we may recommend a plumber, roofer or drainage specialist. Use the findings to negotiate, plan repairs or reconsider the purchase.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the structural faults that cost the most to fix—movement, moisture-driven damage and risky alterations—so you can act before problems escalate. Call 0413 163 187.