Templestowe homes often blend older brick builds and renovated family houses on sloping blocks—small drainage, movement and moisture faults can quietly snowball if you don’t catch them early.
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We check for hairline cracking patterns in brickwork, mortar, cornices and plaster, plus sticking doors or uneven reveals. These small signs can point to seasonal ground movement or footing stress on sloping Templestowe blocks, helping you address drainage or maintenance before cracks spread.
We inspect seals, flashings, weep holes, caulking and junctions where water commonly gets in. Minor gaps here can lead to concealed timber swelling, internal staining and mould, especially in shaded elevations and areas exposed to wind-driven rain.
We look for grading that falls toward the home, ponding near the slab, blocked or damaged downpipes, and overflow points. Small drainage defects can progressively undermine foundations, promote rising damp symptoms and cause persistent wet areas that attract termites.
We check bathrooms, laundries and showers for cracked grout, silicone failure, loose tiles, swollen door jambs and localised staining. These defects often appear before major shower leaks, making early repairs far cheaper than re-lining or structural timber replacement.
Where accessible, we assess ventilation openings, subfloor moisture indicators and perimeter clearances. Minor issues like blocked vents, soil bridging or garden beds too high against walls can create the damp conditions that accelerate decay and increase termite risk.
We identify common small problems such as rusted fasteners, minor sarking damage, slipped tiles, overflowing gutters and poor downpipe connections. These defects can show up as ceiling marks and insulation dampness long before a major leak becomes obvious.
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We often see drainage-related issues first: paving that falls toward the house, downpipes discharging too close to footings, and dampness at lower wall areas. On sloping sites, even small water-management faults can contribute to minor cracking, sticking doors and musty subfloor conditions. A Minor Property Defects inspection helps identify these early so you can address the cause, not just the symptom.
Yes—renovations can hide small workmanship and junction issues that only show up after the first wet season. We focus on common problem points such as window and door sealing, wet-area finishes, balcony edges, roof-water connections and transitions between old and new work. Catching these early can prevent internal staining, swelling timbers and repeated repair cycles.
It will. We prioritise defects based on the likelihood of escalation and the type of damage they can cause. Water entry points, drainage faults and wet-area leak indicators typically rank higher because they can lead to concealed rot, mould and pest attraction. More cosmetic items are still recorded, but clearly separated so you can budget and schedule sensibly.
They can. Heavy leaf litter can block gutters and downpipes, while shade can keep external surfaces damp for longer, increasing the chance of mould and timber decay. Tree roots may also interfere with stormwater drainage over time. During the inspection we look for the small signs—overflow marks, damp staining, persistent wet zones and poor clearances—that indicate maintenance needs before damage becomes major.
A Minor Property Defects inspection concentrates on smaller issues that are easy to overlook but costly if ignored—sealing failures, early moisture indicators, minor cracking patterns, drainage shortcomings and maintenance-related faults. A full building inspection is broader and more comprehensive across the structure and safety. If you’re unsure which is best for a Templestowe property, we can talk through the home’s age, condition and your plans.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to pinpoint the small cracks, moisture entry points and drainage issues that can become expensive repairs in Templestowe homes.