Major defects – Mr Inspector

We report on all visible major structural defects in our structural building inspection report. In Victoria, a major building defect is defined as one of sufficient magnitude where rectification has to be carried out in order to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of utility or further deterioration of the property. Downpipes not connected to stormwater discharge can be a major defect as water may flow under the home, causing footings subsidence and therefore further deterioration of the property. Other major defects include leaking shower bases, as this defect can cause timber fungal decay (rot) to the floorboards and the floor frame. See one of our building structural inspection photographs below.

Some major defects can be construed as Structural defects. Excess water ponding under the home has the potential to cause differential settlement cracking, stump rot and therefore structural damage. If it is rectified early there may be no problems.

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Black Rock Building Inspection

16th December, 2018

Mr Inspector is a qualified building inspector operating in Melbourne Victoria since 2004 and has a vast knowledge of Building defects in homes. A recent building and pest inspection in Black Rock found excessive timber rot under a house which was caused by a leaking...

Is Building Inspection Really Worth It?

1st May, 2017

A Building and Termite Inspection in Melbourne can cost a bit of money if you keep losing at auction. Is the building inspection required or not or is it actually even worth it? We know it is as we see around 2000 homes a year and we...

Damp Issues

25th July, 2016

Mr Inspector, a qualified Building Inspector operating since 2004, conducts professional House Inspections Melbourne wide, assisting home buyers and owners. The photograph above depicts one of the tools that is essential to completing a thorough house inspection on any home. Using moisture meters helps us identify leaks from roofs that are...

Mr Inspector House Inspections

6th June, 2016

Mr Inspector is one of a few qualified Building Inspector in Melbourne conducting pre-purchase house inspections and pest inspections for Melbourne Homebuyers and has been operating since 2004. The photograph above was taken during a recent house inspection in Melbourne and shows decayed floor...

Building Inspection Mt Waverly

22nd November, 2015

Mr Inspector is a qualified Building Inspector in Melbourne having completed a Diploma in Building Surveying and been operating since 2004. The above photograph depicts excess water ponding at the base of a stump footing which over time can cause extensive settlement in footings...

Building Inspection Gardenvale

22nd November, 2015

Mr Inspector is one of a few qualified building inspectors operating around Melbourne and assisting home buyers make an informed decision before they purchase a home. The above photo was taken during a recent building inspection in Gardenvale, Melbourne and depicts a table leg...

Building Inspection Richmond – Shower Leaks

29th September, 2015

Mr Inspector, a qualified building inspector in Richmond recently conducted a house inspection in Richmond and the above photograph shows excess moisture readings on a lower wall. It is imperative that building inspectors assess moisture levels on lower walls behind bathrooms and showers during...

Building Inspection Gardenvale – Findings

17th September, 2015

Mr Inspector is a qualified building inspector with a diploma of Building Surveying and carries out pre-purchase building inspections Melbourne. The above photograph was taken during a recent building and pest inspection in Gardenvale, Melbourne and depicts a common rafter that has been cut...

Building Inspection Chelsea – Plumbing Defect

8th September, 2015

Mr inspector is a qualified building inspector in Chelsea, Melbourne helping home buyers with detailed independent house inspection reports on dwellings they are wishing to purchase. The above photographs were taken by Mr Inspector during a recent building inspection in Chelsea and depict a...

Thermal Inspections

26th January, 2015

Mr Inspector, a qualified building inspector (Diploma Building Surveying) in Melbourne, took the above photograph using a thermal imaging camera during one of his Building Inspections in Melbourne. It depicts dampness in a ceiling lining (dark color) which once invstigated revealed that the shower...