Tally Ho homes often sit on sloping blocks with reactive clay soils and mature trees—small drainage, movement and moisture defects can escalate quickly if they’re missed.
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We check internal plaster, cornices, brick mortar lines and junctions around openings for fine cracks, stepped cracking and separation. In Tally Ho, minor movement can be driven by clay soil moisture changes and drainage issues, so these clues help you decide whether it’s cosmetic, needs monitoring, or warrants further assessment.
We inspect for sagging gutters, poor falls, blocked outlets, missing downpipe connections and signs of overflow staining. Small gutter defects can send water into eaves, behind fascia and down walls, causing avoidable paint failure and dampness—especially after heavy weather.
We look at how paving, paths and landscaping direct water around the home, including ponding near the slab edge, blocked ag drains, and downpipe discharge points. Minor drainage faults are a common trigger for damp patches and localised ground movement on sloping sites.
We check bathrooms, laundries and kitchens for cracked grout, failed silicone, loose tiles, swelling to skirting/architraves and staining around shower recesses and vanities. These “small” defects often precede hidden water damage and can lead to costly rectification if ignored.
We assess sticking doors, misaligned latches, window operation, and gaps around frames that can allow draughts and water entry. In properties with older timber elements or recent renovations, minor fit problems can signal movement, moisture exposure, or rushed workmanship.
From accessible viewpoints, we check for slipped tiles/sheets, cracked pointing, deteriorated sealant at penetrations and flashing issues. Small roof defects can cause intermittent leaks that only show after specific wind-driven rain, leaving stains and timber decay before the problem is obvious.
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Minor defects are small faults that may not stop the home functioning today but can lead to bigger costs if left. In Tally Ho, common examples include hairline cracking from slight movement, minor gutter overflow staining, failed silicone in showers, small roof pointing issues, and drainage that ponds near the slab edge. We document these items clearly and explain what to fix now versus what to monitor.
Yes. Established trees can block gutters and affect ground moisture, and sloping blocks can concentrate surface water against parts of the house. Both can lead to minor movement, damp edges, and wear around external doors and windows. During the inspection we look for the tell-tale signs—overflow points, ponding, cracking patterns and separation at junctions—so you can address the cause, not just the symptom.
A Minor Property Defects service is focused on identifying the smaller faults and maintenance issues that are easy to miss or dismiss. A full building inspection generally has broader scope and may include more extensive assessment across the property. If you’re buying or planning works, we can help you choose the right level of inspection based on the home’s age, condition, and any concerns you’ve noticed in Tally Ho.
After renovations, the defects are often in the details: inadequate wet-area sealing, grout cracking, poor falls to external paving, mismatched junctions where new work meets old, and poorly finished flashings around additions. These issues can allow water entry or accelerate wear. We pay close attention to bathrooms, laundries, balconies/patios and external interfaces to catch defects that can become expensive rectification items.
Yes. We separate items into practical priorities so you know what to tackle immediately (for example, active water entry points), what to schedule soon (like gutter fall corrections), and what to monitor. Where appropriate, we’ll suggest the type of trade to engage—plumber, roofer, carpenter, or waterproofer—so you can request accurate quotes based on the specific defect location and likely cause.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the small defects that commonly escalate in leafy, sloping parts of Tally Ho—call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection.