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Ringwood homes often mix older brick veneer and weatherboard builds with modern extensions on reactive clay soils and sloping blocks near creek lines—an inspection helps spot movement, moisture and DIY renovation defects before you commit.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We check for step cracking in brickwork, separation around windows, uneven floors, and signs of movement that can occur on reactive soils. In Ringwood, this helps you distinguish cosmetic cracking from indicators of footing or drainage problems that may require engineering advice.
Where accessible, we inspect subfloor spaces for dampness, mould, timber decay, borer/termite evidence, and blocked vents. This is critical for older Ringwood homes where gardens, paving, or later landscaping can restrict airflow and trap moisture.
We inspect roof surfaces (where safely visible), flashings, gutters, downpipes, and ceiling areas for water staining and poor drainage. Local heavy rain events can expose weak points, and small leak paths can lead to ceiling damage, rot, and insulation issues.
We look for tell-tale signs of failing waterproofing, poor falls to drains, loose tiles, swollen skirtings, and patch-up repairs in bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. Ringwood has many renovated homes, and defects in wet areas can be expensive and disruptive to rectify.
We assess how water is directed away from the home, including surface grading, downpipe discharge points, and problem areas where water can pond. On sloping Ringwood blocks, poor water management can contribute to movement, damp subfloors and retaining wall stress.
We identify visible safety concerns such as deteriorated stairs/decks, missing balustrade protection, damaged cladding, and hazardous access issues. These findings help you budget for immediate safety repairs and understand whether further specialist checks are needed.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
In Ringwood we often see concerns linked to reactive clay soils (cracking, doors out of square), moisture around subfloors where ventilation is restricted, and drainage that doesn’t move water away from the house. Renovations are also common, so we look closely for wet-area defects, non-uniform finishes that indicate patch repairs, and changes that may have altered load paths or ventilation.
Yes—Pre Purchase Inspection Services can be completed for townhouses and many units in Ringwood. We inspect the areas that are accessible and part of the lot, along with relevant common property elements that affect the dwelling (such as roofing above your residence, visible drainage and shared walls where accessible). We’ll also note where a strata report or additional documentation should be reviewed.
Inspection time depends on the size and complexity of the property, as well as access to roof spaces and subfloors. The report is designed to support decisions: it prioritises defects, explains likely causes, and outlines what to monitor versus what may need prompt repair. It also gives you a practical basis for negotiating price, requesting repairs, or walking away.
We can identify visible warning signs that suggest workmanship or moisture issues, such as uneven flooring transitions, cracking at extension junctions, poorly finished flashings, swelling/skirting damage near showers, and inadequate drainage outside wet areas. While we don’t perform invasive testing, our findings help you decide whether to seek further checks (e.g., waterproofing assessment, plumber or engineer) before contracts become unconditional.
Ask for clear access to the roof space and subfloor (if present), ensure utilities are on where possible, and request that garages, side gates and sheds are unlocked. If the property has a steep block or retaining walls, ask that boundary areas are accessible so we can view drainage paths and wall condition. Good access improves the accuracy of the inspection and report.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the defects that matter in Ringwood—movement, moisture, drainage and renovation red flags—so you can buy with facts. Call 0413 163 187.