Common Faults Found During Building Inspections
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Surface drainage problems
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Paving movement
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Retaining wall movement and deterioration
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Rotting, leaning and termite damaged fencing
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Illegal structures *
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Seepage and ponding of water to sub-floor areas
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Insufficient clearances between timber & soil allowing rot & possible termite damage or access
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Rotting and too low railings of decks, balconies and verandas (potentially dangerous)
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Deterioration to concrete balcony slabs, concrete cancer (spalling)
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Rusting of steel lintels above openings also deterioration of concrete lintels
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Movement and cracking of external walls
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Rising damp and deterioration of brick walls also slabs
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Rotting, fractured and deteriorating weatherboards
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Sagging roofs
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Sagging ceiling linings
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Broken and deteriorating roof tiles
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Rusted roof sheeting, flashings and gutters, inadequate roof flashings
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Roof leaking and sagging ceiling linings also rotting timber
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Old electrical wiring and fittings **
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Lack of a safety switch and smoke detectors **
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Blocked plumbing and rusted pipes **
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Termite and borer damage **
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Leaking from kitchen, toilets, laundry and bathrooms
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Stump deterioration, movement and inadequate tie-downs
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Inadequate sub-floor structures
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Inadequate ventilation to sub-floor areas
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Rusting steel columns supports
* Regarding illegal structures, comments maybe made, but bear in mind that the report is NOT a compliance check. A list of what appear to be additions, may be compiled to help when your searches are carried out.
** These items are checked as a licensed builder only. An expert must be employed in these areas of specialised knowledge for qualified advice.