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Building Inspections in Gables, Sydney

Rod Ismail
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30 Defects indexed
79 In sample
3,339 Population
0
Industry reports covering this area
30
Defects indexed in Gables postcode
Postcode area
79
Inspections sampled in DefectIndex

Top defects in Gables

Five issues we find most.

From 79 SURE inspections in Gables. Each defect is anonymous. No property is identified.

30 defect types indexed across 79 inspections

  1. 01
    11.4%
    of inspections
    Incomplete Exterior Wall Painting
    Finishes Minor 12 cases
  2. 02
    15.2%
    of inspections
    Marks on Kitchen Joinery
    Finishes Cosmetic 13 cases
  3. 03
    11.4%
    of inspections
    Building Debris on Exterior Walls
    Finishes Cosmetic 9 cases
  4. 04
    16.5%
    of inspections
    Entry/Foyer Walls Paint Touch-ups
    Finishes Cosmetic 16 cases
  5. 05
    10.1%
    of inspections
    Paint Marks on Master Suite Window Frames
    Finishes Cosmetic 12 cases
  6. 06
    17.7%
    of inspections
    Kitchen Walls Paint Touch-ups
    Finishes Cosmetic 19 cases
  7. 07
    15.2%
    of inspections
    Inconsistent Mortar Finish
    Finishes Minor 16 cases
  8. 08
    24.1%
    of inspections
    Gaps around External Door Frame
    Finishes Minor 24 cases
  9. 09
    12.7%
    of inspections
    Marks on Exterior Walls
    Finishes Cosmetic 10 cases
  10. 10
    8.9%
    of inspections
    Damaged Exterior Render
    Finishes Minor 10 cases
  11. 11
    8.9%
    of inspections
    Incomplete Caulking Around External Door Frame
    Finishes Minor 10 cases
  12. 12
    11.4%
    of inspections
    Missing Front Entry Door Weather Seal
    Structural Minor 10 cases
  13. 13
    10.1%
    of inspections
    Garage Internal Wall Patching and Painting
    Finishes Cosmetic 10 cases
  14. 14
    10.1%
    of inspections
    Master Suite Door Paint Touch Ups
    Finishes Cosmetic 19 cases
  15. 15
    12.7%
    of inspections
    Unsealed Driveway
    Finishes Minor 10 cases
  16. 16
    16.5%
    of inspections
    Gyprock Join Cracks
    Finishes Minor 16 cases
  17. 17
    16.5%
    of inspections
    Stains on Garage Floor
    Finishes Cosmetic 13 cases
  18. 18
    11.4%
    of inspections
    Missing Durable Termite Notice
    Termite Moderate 9 cases
  19. 19
    15.2%
    of inspections
    Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation
    Structural Moderate 17 cases Curated entry
  20. 20
    21.5%
    of inspections
    Timber in Contact with Ground
    Termite Moderate 21 cases Curated entry
  21. 21
    8.9%
    of inspections
    Restricted Roof Void Access due to Insulation
    Structural Moderate 14 cases Curated entry
  22. 22
    8.9%
    of inspections
    Deteriorated Splashback Sealant
    Moisture Minor 11 cases Curated entry
  23. 23
    13.9%
    of inspections
    Inadequate Surface Water Drainage
    Drainage Minor 11 cases Curated entry
  24. 24
    11.4%
    of inspections
    Concealed Internal Wall Areas (Termite Risk)
    Termite Moderate 9 cases Curated entry
  25. 25
    16.5%
    of inspections
    Mulch and Garden Beds Against House
    Termite Moderate 13 cases Curated entry
  26. 26
    13.9%
    of inspections
    No Visible Evidence of Previous Termite Treatment
    Termite Moderate 11 cases
  27. 27
    15.2%
    of inspections
    Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow
    Drainage Minor 12 cases Curated entry
  28. 28
    15.2%
    of inspections
    Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds
    Termite Moderate 12 cases Curated entry
  29. 29
    11.4%
    of inspections
    External Door Paint Deterioration
    Finishes Cosmetic 9 cases
  30. 30
    19.0%
    of inspections
    External Wall Cracking Due to Settlement
    Structural Moderate 17 cases Curated entry

Common issues in Gables

Mulch and Garden Beds Against House Gaps Around Window Frame Poor Plasterboard Finish in Entry/Foyer Ceiling

DefectIndex

SURE has indexed 30 defects across 79 inspections in the Sydney region. That data underlies every finding we report in Gables.

Location

Gables and surrounding suburbs

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FAQs — Gables inspections

Questions we hear about Gables

Who conducts the building inspections in Gables?

Our inspector, certified with CPPHON4013, handles building inspections in the Gables area. They have specific knowledge of properties in this territory, including those in postcode 2765.

What happens after my inspection in Gables?

After our inspector completes your building inspection in Gables, we provide a comprehensive report within 24 hours. You also receive 12 months of free phone advice from our inspector to discuss any findings or concerns about your property.

Are issues like 'Mulch and Garden Beds Against House' common in Gables?

Based on our inspections in Gables, 'Mulch and Garden Beds Against House' was noted in 25.0% of reports. This is one of the more frequent findings in the area, and our reports detail its severity and potential implications.

What are the most common building defects found in Gables?

Based on an indicative sample of 79 SURE inspections carried out in Gables postcode area (2765), the most common defects we identify are: Gaps around External Door Frame, Timber in Contact with Ground, Kitchen Walls Paint Touch-ups, Master Suite Door Paint Touch Ups, Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation.

Are termite or timber pest concerns common in Gables?

Yes. Across 79 inspections in Gables postcode area (2765), the most common timber-pest findings include Timber in Contact with Ground, Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds. We recommend a timber-pest inspection alongside any pre-purchase building inspection here.

What structural issues are typical for homes in Gables?

Common structural findings we record in Gables postcode area (2765) include Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation, External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Missing Front Entry Door Weather Seal. Each finding is reported alongside remedy recommendations and covered by 12 months free advice.

Is moisture a concern in Gables homes?

Deteriorated Splashback Sealant are among the moisture-related findings recorded across 79 inspections in Gables postcode area (2765). Our inspectors use moisture-meter readings to quantify any issue they detect.

Real defects our inspectors have flagged

Inaccessible Roof Space Top Plates — real termite defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report
Detached Window Awning with Corrosion — real structural defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report
Marks on Exterior Window Frames — real finishes defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report

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