Examples of Common Home Inspection Defects
The following are just some of the common defects we find on a daily basis when undertaking home building inspections – including for new building homes.
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Extended slab resulting in costly repair to fix in accordance with Building Codes
Extended slab resulting in costly repair to fix in accordance with Building Codes
Extended slab resulting in costly repair to fix in accordance with Building Codes
Extended slab resulting in costly repair to fix in accordance with Building Codes
House failed concrete test and was required to be demolished and rebuilt
House failed concrete test and was required to be demolished and rebuilt
Garage door has been installed in wrong position
Garage door has been installed in wrong position
Leaky shower - which can cause water damage
Leaky shower - which can cause water damage
Leaky shower - which can cause water damage
Leaky shower - which can cause water damage
Brickwork cut to make drain pipe fit in brand new home
Brickwork cut to make drain pipe fit in brand new home
Plumbing has not been connected in brand new home
Plumbing has not been connected in brand new home
Leaking roof causing water damage
Leaking roof causing water damage
Rotted timber stumps under the house
Rotted timber stumps under the house
Roof with signs of rust
Roof with signs of rust
Termite damage under a house
Termite damage under a house
Decay in timber window frame
Decay in timber window frame
Timber decking that has been destroyed by termites
Timber decking that has been destroyed by termites
Wall is out of square
Wall is out of square
Timber decay in weatherboard home
Timber decay in weatherboard home
Structural cracking of brickwork
Structural cracking of brickwork
Floorboards have been damaged by leaking shower in the next room
Floorboards have been damaged by leaking shower in the next room
Damaged posts with hammer posts in brand new home
Damaged posts with hammer posts in brand new home
Defective roof with the potential to cause water damage
Defective roof with the potential to cause water damage
Defects in the plaster wall
Defects in the plaster wall
Door margin is too tight making it difficult to open and close door
Door margin is too tight making it difficult to open and close door
