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Building Inspections in Prospect, Sydney

Rod Ismail
Rod Ismail – Your Inspector
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13 Defects indexed
25 In sample
5,187 Population
0
Industry reports covering this area
13
Defects indexed in Prospect postcode
Postcode area
25
Inspections sampled in DefectIndex

Top defects in Prospect

Five issues we find most.

From 25 SURE inspections in Prospect. Each defect is anonymous. No property is identified.

13 defect types indexed across 25 inspections

  1. 01
    36.0%
    of inspections
    Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation
    Structural Moderate 16 cases Curated entry
  2. 02
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Missing Termite Durable Notice
    Compliance Moderate 5 cases
  3. 03
    36.0%
    of inspections
    Mulch and Garden Beds Against House
    Termite Minor 9 cases Curated entry
  4. 04
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Timber Sleepers as Termite Conducive Conditions
    Termite Moderate 5 cases
  5. 05
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Damp Sub-floor Soil
    Moisture Moderate 5 cases
  6. 06
    28.0%
    of inspections
    No Visible Evidence of Previous Termite Treatment
    Termite Moderate 7 cases
  7. 07
    32.0%
    of inspections
    Timber in Contact with Ground
    Termite Moderate 9 cases Curated entry
  8. 08
    24.0%
    of inspections
    Undrained Hot Water Overflow
    Drainage Moderate 6 cases
  9. 09
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Air Conditioner Overflow Not Diverted
    Plumbing Minor 5 cases Curated entry
  10. 10
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Concealed Internal Wall Areas (Termite Risk)
    Termite Major 5 cases Curated entry
  11. 11
    28.0%
    of inspections
    Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow
    Drainage Moderate 7 cases Curated entry
  12. 12
    48.0%
    of inspections
    External Wall Cracking Due to Settlement
    Structural Moderate 17 cases Curated entry
  13. 13
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling
    Soil & Foundation Moderate 5 cases Curated entry

DefectIndex

SURE has indexed 13 defects across 25 inspections in the Sydney region. That data underlies every finding we report in Prospect.

Location

Prospect and surrounding suburbs

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FAQs — Prospect inspections

Questions we hear about Prospect

What are the most common building defects found in Prospect?

Based on an indicative sample of 25 SURE inspections carried out in Prospect postcode area (2148), the most common defects we identify are: External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation, Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, Timber in Contact with Ground, No Visible Evidence of Previous Termite Treatment.

Are termite or timber pest concerns common in Prospect?

Yes. Across 25 inspections in Prospect postcode area (2148), the most common timber-pest findings include Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, Timber in Contact with Ground, No Visible Evidence of Previous Termite Treatment. We recommend a timber-pest inspection alongside any pre-purchase building inspection here.

What structural issues are typical for homes in Prospect?

Common structural findings we record in Prospect postcode area (2148) include External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation. Each finding is reported alongside remedy recommendations and covered by 12 months free advice.

Is moisture a concern in Prospect homes?

Damp Sub-floor Soil are among the moisture-related findings recorded across 25 inspections in Prospect postcode area (2148). Our inspectors use moisture-meter readings to quantify any issue they detect.

Real defects our inspectors have flagged

Dirty Exterior Door Frames — real finishes defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report
Water Leakage from Recess — real moisture defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report
High Termite Risk Due to Environmental Surrounds — real termite defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report

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