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Mulgrave has a mix of older brick homes and newer townhouses—our inspection helps you spot hidden moisture issues, movement cracks and rushed renovations before contracts go unconditional.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We check internal and external walls for step cracking, diagonal cracking around openings, and signs of differential movement. In Mulgrave’s mix of older and newer builds, this helps you separate normal ageing from cracks that may indicate footing movement or past structural repairs.
We inspect wet areas for swelling to skirtings, soft flooring, grout and silicone failure, and shower recess condition. These are common repair hotspots and can become expensive if waterproofing has failed behind tiles or cabinetry.
We assess roof coverings, flashings, gutters and downpipes, and where stormwater is discharging. Poor overflow paths or blocked gutters can drive leaks into eaves and ceilings, and uncontrolled downpipe discharge can contribute to damp walls and slab edge issues.
For properties with a subfloor, we check for dampness, ventilation adequacy, timber deterioration and signs of moisture entry. Mulgrave homes with older configurations can hide problems under flooring that don’t show up in a quick walkthrough.
We look at ground levels, paving, garden beds and retaining interfaces near walls. Poor falls toward the home and high garden beds can trap moisture against walls, leading to rising damp symptoms, mould, or internal plaster damage.
We review visible indicators of renovation quality—uneven floors, mismatched materials, poor finishing around openings, and makeshift waterproofing or drainage solutions. This is especially important where Mulgrave properties have been updated for sale and defects may be concealed by fresh paint or new fixtures.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
In Mulgrave we often see a wide spread of property ages, so the issues vary. Older homes can show cracking, ageing wet areas, and ventilation or subfloor dampness. Newer townhouses may present drainage fall problems, balcony or wet-area detailing concerns, and workmanship defects from fast builds. A pre purchase inspection documents what’s visible, explains the likely cause, and prioritises what needs action.
Yes. We inspect the individual townhouse or unit you’re buying and any accessible areas that form part of the property. For common areas, access depends on what’s available at the time (such as shared driveways, stairwells, or basements). We note relevant common-area conditions that may affect you, but strata-controlled elements may require additional documentation or a separate review.
It can. The report highlights major defects, safety concerns, and repair items with clear descriptions so you can have a practical conversation with the agent or vendor. We focus on evidence-based findings rather than vague opinions. If needed, we can explain which items are urgent, which are maintenance, and which may require specialist follow-up so you can negotiate with confidence.
They can be. We often see issues where paving falls toward the house, garden beds are built up against walls, or downpipes discharge too close to the footing line. These conditions can contribute to dampness, mould, and deterioration of finishes over time. During the inspection we check visible site falls and water discharge points and flag any areas that may need rectification.
Most inspections are completed in a few hours depending on the property size, access, and complexity. If possible, be available for a brief call after the inspection so we can summarise the key risks and priorities before you make decisions. If we find items needing further assessment (such as structural movement indicators or moisture concerns), we’ll recommend the appropriate next step.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections brings detailed reporting and practical defect explanations to help you make a confident buying decision in Mulgrave—call 0485 857 077.