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Building Inspections in Prospect, Sydney

13Defects indexed
25In sample
5,187Population

Stock profile · ABS 2021 Census

What’s here in Prospect

Separate houses
84.1%
Semi-detached / townhouse
6.3%
Flats & apartments
10.0%

1,708 occupied private dwellings

Local profile · ABS 2021 Census

Who lives in Prospect

Median age
38yrs
Household income
$2,084/wk
Rent
$435/wk
Mortgage repayment
$2,167/mth

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
    StructuralModerate16 casesCurated entry
  2. 02
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Missing Termite Durable Notice
    ComplianceModerate5 cases
  3. 03
    36.0%
    of inspections
    Mulch and Garden Beds Against House
    TermiteMinor9 casesCurated entry
  4. 04
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Damp Sub-floor Soil
    MoistureModerate5 cases
  5. 05
    20.0%
    of inspections
  6. 06
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Air Conditioner Overflow Not Diverted
    PlumbingMinor5 casesCurated entry
  7. 07
    28.0%
    of inspections
  8. 08
    32.0%
    of inspections
    Timber in Contact with Ground
    TermiteModerate9 casesCurated entry
  9. 09
    24.0%
    of inspections
    Undrained Hot Water Overflow
    DrainageModerate6 cases
  10. 10
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Concealed Internal Wall Areas (Termite Risk)
    TermiteMajor5 casesCurated entry
  11. 11
    28.0%
    of inspections
    Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow
    DrainageModerate7 casesCurated entry
  12. 12
    48.0%
    of inspections
    External Wall Cracking Due to Settlement
    StructuralModerate17 casesCurated entry
  13. 13
    20.0%
    of inspections
    Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling
    Soil & FoundationModerate5 casesCurated 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 (undefined), the most common defects we identify are: External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation, Timber in Contact with Ground, Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, No Visible Evidence of Previous Termite Treatment.

Are termite or timber pest concerns common in Prospect?

Yes. Across 25 inspections in Prospect postcode area (undefined), the most common timber-pest findings include Timber in Contact with Ground, Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, 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 (undefined) 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 (undefined). Our inspectors use moisture-meter readings to quantify any issue they detect.

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