Nunawading has a mix of older weatherboards and brick-veneer homes plus newer townhouse builds, so a pre-purchase inspection needs to check for age-related movement, moisture entry, and renovation shortcuts before you commit.
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We assess roof condition, flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes, and where water is being discharged. In Nunawading, blocked gutters and poor downpipe connections can feed damp walls and eaves damage, so we look for overflow marks, rusting, and signs of past leaks.
For homes with raised floors, we check ventilation, visible dampness, timbers, stumps/bearers, and any stored items restricting airflow. This matters in older Nunawading homes where insufficient ventilation or damp subfloors can drive musty conditions, timber decay, and pest activity.
We inspect internal and external cracking patterns, door/window operation, floor levels (where evident), and separation at joins between original sections and additions. This helps you understand whether cracking looks cosmetic, consistent with age, or a sign of ongoing movement that may require further engineering advice.
We check bathrooms, laundries and kitchens for moisture staining, swollen skirting, drummy tiles, silicone failure, and poor junction sealing. Renovated wet areas are common in Nunawading; we focus on visible signs that waterproofing or plumbing has been poorly executed.
We look at ground levels, path and driveway falls, drainage points, and how paving/retaining meets the house. Where blocks are cut or filled for townhouses or extensions, incorrect falls can direct water to the slab edge or subfloor, increasing damp risk and deterioration.
We assess accessible balustrades/handrails, stair condition, visible glazing issues, and obvious electrical safety concerns such as exposed wiring or unsafe DIY work. These issues can be expensive to rectify after settlement and are often missed during quick open-for-inspections.
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Many older Nunawading homes have timber floors, aging roof plumbing, and extensions added at different times. A pre-purchase inspection focuses on visible signs of movement and cracking, subfloor moisture and ventilation (where accessible), roof leaks and overflow, and how additions tie into the original structure. We also check wet areas and external drainage because these are common sources of hidden damage.
Yes. Newer Nunawading townhouses can still have defects that matter to buyers, including poor surface drainage falls, incomplete sealing around penetrations, balcony and wet area leak indicators, and workmanship issues that may not show up in a quick walkthrough. We inspect accessible areas and document defects clearly so you can raise them with the vendor, builder, or your conveyancer before you commit.
Yes. Our report separates significant defects and safety issues from general maintenance items, with clear explanations and photos. That helps you decide what needs immediate action, what can be planned over time, and what may warrant further specialist assessment. If something looks high-risk or outside the scope of a visual inspection, we’ll state that plainly so you can act before exchange or settlement.
They can be, particularly where landscaping has been changed, paving has been laid against walls, or extensions have altered the way water moves around the home. We check ground levels, path and driveway falls, drainage points, and visible damp indicators inside and out. This is especially important if the property sits near lower-lying areas or has retaining walls and paved courtyards.
Book as soon as the property is shortlisted and before your contract deadline. Nunawading listings can move quickly, and leaving the inspection late reduces your options if the report identifies major defects that need negotiation or further checks. If you’re working to a tight timeline, call ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 and we’ll help you plan the inspection around access and your due dates.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a detailed, buyer-friendly report that highlights the real risks in Nunawading homes—older structures, renovations, drainage and moisture—so you can negotiate or walk away with confidence. Call 0413 163 187.