Roofing defects
End-of-life tiles, flashing failure, gutter capacity, sarking absence.
Roofing defect entries
Top 250 of 370 substantive · by observations- High CuratedCracked Roof Mortar
2,423 obs · 1,679 reports
- Moderate CuratedEave Lining Stains
1,237 obs · 1,237 reports
- High CuratedLeaking Gutters
918 obs · 912 reports
- HighSurface Rust on Guttering
643 obs · 540 reports
- ModerateMoss Build-up on Roof Tiles
533 obs · 533 reports
- HighAntenna Mounted in Roof Valley
519 obs · 519 reports
- ModerateTrees Overhanging Roof Areas
444 obs · 444 reports
- HighNo Sarking Installed
319 obs · 319 reports
- ModerateDebris in Flashing Areas
305 obs · 305 reports
- ModerateTemporary Sealant Repairs on Roof
293 obs · 293 reports
- HighMissing Roof Sarking
241 obs · 241 reports
- HighAged Flashing Requires Resealing
179 obs · 179 reports
- ModerateCorroded Roof Screw Fixings
179 obs · 179 reports
- HighUneven Roof Tiles
170 obs · 170 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated Flashing Sealant
159 obs · 159 reports
- HighEfflorescence on Roof Tiles
148 obs · 148 reports
- ModerateGutter Ponding
143 obs · 142 reports
- ModerateFlashing Rust
137 obs · 137 reports
- CriticalRust on Pergola Metal Roof
129 obs · 129 reports
- ModerateRust on Roof Flashing
128 obs · 128 reports
- LowGutter Impact Damage
119 obs · 119 reports
- HighRust Penetrations in Downpipes
114 obs · 114 reports
- ModerateDetached Eaves
103 obs · 103 reports
- HighRestricted Roof Exterior Inspection
99 obs · 99 reports
- ModerateDeterioration and Ageing of Roof Covering
98 obs · 98 reports
- CriticalFungal Decay in Fascia/Barge Board
94 obs · 94 reports
- CriticalPergola Roof Cladding Deterioration
87 obs · 87 reports
- ModerateGeneral Roof Covering Defects
79 obs · 79 reports
- ModerateImpact Damaged Downpipe
68 obs · 68 reports
- HighRoof Leak
62 obs · 62 reports
- ModerateDetached Gutter Clip
60 obs · 60 reports
- HighDisconnected Exhaust Fan Ducts in Roof Void
55 obs · 55 reports
- ModerateMinor Flashing Lift/Detachment
54 obs · 54 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated/Damaged Sarking
52 obs · 52 reports
- HighUninspected Second Story Roof Cover
50 obs · 50 reports
- CriticalRoof Flashing Gaps
50 obs · 50 reports
- HighRust to Pergola Roof Sheeting
47 obs · 47 reports
- ModerateAged Roof Tiles with Worn Paint
47 obs · 47 reports
- ModerateFretting Roof Tiles
43 obs · 43 reports
- HighRestricted Access to Roof Void Timbers
39 obs · 38 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated and Separating Pergola Roofing
37 obs · 37 reports
- LowGutters Lacking Protective Coating
37 obs · 37 reports
- HighPoorly Fixed Guttering
35 obs · 35 reports
- CriticalMissing Lower Roof Perimeter Tie Downs
34 obs · 22 reports
- HighRust in Roof Lining
31 obs · 31 reports
- HighLoose Roof Cladding
30 obs · 30 reports
- HighRoof Void Leakage
30 obs · 30 reports
- CriticalMissing Roof Tiles
29 obs · 29 reports
- HighMissing Gutter Sections
29 obs · 29 reports
- ModerateAged and Unsealed Roof Flashing
26 obs · 26 reports
- HighEvidence of Roof Leakage
26 obs · 26 reports
- HighPergola Roof Leak at Wall/Roof Junction
26 obs · 26 reports
- ModerateDirty Down Pipes
25 obs · 25 reports
- ModerateLifting/Detached Roof Flashing
25 obs · 25 reports
- ModerateAntenna Disrupting Roof Water Flow
24 obs · 24 reports
- ModerateDownpipes Paint Deterioration
24 obs · 24 reports
- HighGable End Flashing Gaps
23 obs · 23 reports
- ModerateSeparated Gutter Joints
23 obs · 23 reports
- HighGaps in Roof Insulation
23 obs · 23 reports
- HighChemical Delignification of Roofing Battens
22 obs · 22 reports
- LowDirty Roof Covering
22 obs · 22 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated and Ageing Roof Cladding
21 obs · 21 reports
- ModerateMissing Chimney Flue Cowl
21 obs · 21 reports
- CriticalIncomplete Roof Plumbing
21 obs · 21 reports
- ModerateDamaged Gutters
20 obs · 20 reports
- HighRotted/Decayed Eave Rafter Ends
20 obs · 20 reports
- HighUnsealed Roof Flashing
20 obs · 18 reports
- ModerateLifted Roof Sheeting
19 obs · 19 reports
- HighMissing Downpipes
18 obs · 18 reports
- ModerateRoof Tile Deterioration and Aging
18 obs · 18 reports
- LowUnprotected Downpipes
18 obs · 18 reports
- ModerateExposed Fixing Holes in Pergola Roof Lining
17 obs · 17 reports
- HighPergola Gutters Not Fitted/Connected
17 obs · 17 reports
- ModerateInsufficient Number of Downpipes
15 obs · 15 reports
- HighMissing Flashing
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateLoose Capping on Roof
15 obs · 10 reports
- HighFlash Cracking in Roof Flashing
14 obs · 14 reports
- HighMissing Ridge Capping
13 obs · 13 reports
- ModeratePoor Roof Sealant Installation
13 obs · 11 reports
- ModerateInaccessible Higher Roof Covers
12 obs · 12 reports
- HighRust Penetration to Detached Carport Metal Roof
12 obs · 12 reports
- ModerateLeaking Pergola Gutter
12 obs · 12 reports
- CriticalMissing Roof Flashing Section
12 obs · 12 reports
- CriticalMissing Roof Cross Bracing
12 obs · 12 reports
- HighRust on Detached Garage Roof Flashing
11 obs · 11 reports
- LowUnassessed Downpipe Efficiency
11 obs · 11 reports
- ModerateRoof Covering Deterioration and Ageing
11 obs · 11 reports
- ModerateDamaged/Deteriorated Skylight
10 obs · 10 reports
- HighRusted Granny Flat Roof Flashing
10 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateSarking Deterioration, Damage, and Ageing
10 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateDislodged Flashing Timber Trim
9 obs · 9 reports
- HighIncorrectly Installed Pergola Flashing
9 obs · 9 reports
- ModerateDamaged/Deteriorated Roof Exhaust Vents
9 obs · 9 reports
- ModerateMissing Rain Head and Overflow to Box Gutters
9 obs · 9 reports
- ModeratePoorly Installed Roof Ridge
9 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateBuilding Debris in Downpipes
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateDamaged Fascia
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateDamaged/Uncapped Gutters
8 obs · 8 reports
- HighInaccessible Flat Roof Void
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateOpened Gutter Joins
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalSagging/Uneven Eaves
8 obs · 8 reports
- LowSealant Required on Roof Covering
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateDecommissioned Solar System on Roof
7 obs · 7 reports
- HighDilapidated Roof Covering
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowGap Between Eave and Fascia
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowMissing Fascia Joint
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowShed Roof Debris
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowRoof Covering Moss Buildup
7 obs · 7 reports
- ModerateRust on Metal Roof Sections
7 obs · 5 reports
- HighCorroded Fascia Frame (Below Gutter)
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateCorrosion to Metal Capping at Garage Roof
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighDeteriorated Roof Batons
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateFascia Frame Rust Penetration
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateInadequate Gutter Fall and Leakage
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateMissing Roof Vent Cap
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateObstructed Roof Space Access
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowPrevious Flashing Repairs (Cause Unknown)
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateEave Penetration Opening
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowRusted Pergola Roof
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateUneven Roof Line (Detached Building)
6 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateIneffective Flashing Sealant Application
6 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateAged Roof Flashing Requiring Resealing
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateCracked Detached Workshop Roof Tile Ends
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated Roof Tiles
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowImpact Damage to Roof Covering
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighInaccessible Roof Void (No Entry Point)
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateIncomplete Fascia and Gutter
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateUntradesman-like Roof Tile Repair
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowRoof Cladding Deterioration and Ageing
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowScratches and Marks on Guttering
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateRoof Cladding Rust Penetration with Imminent Leakage
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowAbsence of Sarking Installation
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowDeterioration and Aging of Concrete Roof Tiles
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighMissing Collar Ties in Roof Frame
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowDent in Downpipe
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated Eave Quad
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated Exposed Common Rafter Ends
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated Shed Roof Covering
4 obs · 4 reports
- HighGarage Roof Sheet Crack
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowGuttering Requires Cleaning
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateInsulation Removed from Roof Void
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateLeaking Main Roof Gutters
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateLoose Flashing
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowMarks on Roof Covering
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateMinor Flashing Gap
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModeratePoor Flashing Repair
4 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateSheet Lift on Outbuilding Roof
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateUndetermined Roof Watertightness
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowAged Roof Flashing
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowDeteriorated Roof Paint
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowLoose/Missing Downpipe Stand-off Bracket
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModeratePoor Gutter Sealant
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowRoof Covering Screw Fixing Corrosion
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateMissing roof void access manhole
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateObstructed Roof Void for Full Inspection
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowGuttering Rectification (Marked by Builder)
4 obs · 4 reports
- CriticalDamaged Roof Batten
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDebris in Roof Valleys
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighDeteriorated Mortar on Capping Tiles
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated Porch Roof Flashing Seal
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowDownpipe Paint Imperfections
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateFlashing Leak in Roof Void
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowGaps in Downpipe Cut-outs
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowImpact Damaged Flashing
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateImpact Damage to Roof Flashing (1st Storey)
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateInaccessible Guttering
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighLeaking garage roof
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateLeaking Porch Roof
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowLoose or Missing Downpipe Bracket
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateLoose Ridge Tiles
3 obs · 3 reports
- CriticalLoose Roof Batten Screws
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateMissing Roof Cladding Fastener
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowMortar Debris in Gutters
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateOutdated Roof Framing Construction
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateOverall Roof Covering Condition Requires Assessment
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModeratePoorly Installed/Laid Roof Void Insulation
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighRusted Air-Conditioning Unit Flashing
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateRust in Metal Roof Box Gutter
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowRust on Carport Flashing
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighShed Gutter Replacement Required
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighSplit Lead Flashing
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateUneven/Lifted Roof Tiles due to Antenna Installation
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateWater Ponding on Roof Flashing
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateAged Flashing Requiring Resealing and Restoration
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowLoose Fascia Board (Garage)
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateMissing Sump in Box Gutter
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighNon-compliant Flashings for AC Conduit Penetrations
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighPergola Roof Water Ingress and Gutter Backleak
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDownpipes Incomplete
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateIncomplete Exterior South Wall Flashings
3 obs · 3 reports
- CriticalInsufficient Roof Pitch
3 obs · 3 reports
- CosmeticMinor Damage to Eave Linings
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateMissing Screws in Roof Capping
3 obs · 3 reports
- CosmeticLeaking Roof Above Mezzanine
3 obs · 1 reports
- CosmeticRoof Tiles Incorrect Colour
3 obs · 2 reports
- HighActive Leak in Veranda Ceiling
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateAged Flashing Requiring Resealing/Restoration
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowCarport Roof Damage and Rust
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateCracked Roof Cladding Section
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalDamaged Roof Underpurlin
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDamaged Storage Area Roof Cover
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateDebris and Detaching Gutters on Pergola
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticDebris on Carport Roof Cover
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateDeteriorated and Lifted/Detached Flashing
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighDilapidated Roof Cover on Detached Garage
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateEave Lining Damage and Water Retention
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowExcess Debris in Gutters and Valley Flashings
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighFlashing Gaps and Moisture Ingress around Kitchen Range Hood Flume
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowGutter Corrosion Risk
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateGutter Gap to Wall
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateInadequate Caulking Around Sewage Vent
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowInadequate Fixings for Front Pergola Roof Sheets
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateInadequate Side Flashing Fixings on Roof
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateIncomplete Flashing Terminations at Roof Penetrations
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateIncomplete Metal Batten Installation
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateIncorrect Roof Tiles Installed
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalKitchen Ceiling Water Leak & Damage
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateLifted and Damaged Roof Flashing on Detached Garage
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateMissing Barge Boards
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalMissing Mortar in Ridge Tiles
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowMissing Roof End Capping
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateNo Gutters Installed
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighNon-Compliant Box Gutter
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateOpen Flashing Gap Above Garage
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighOverloaded Gutter at Pergola Junction
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModeratePoor Antenna Installation
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModeratePoorly Installed Barge Board Trim
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalRoof Battens Nailed to Rafters
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighRoof Tiles Laid at Low/Shallow Pitch
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateRusted Downpipes Requiring Replacement
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowRusted Tek Screws on Pergola Roofing
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateRust on Roof Vents/Flues
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateRust on Underside of Rear Metal Roof
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateSagging Pergola Roof Sheeting
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighTemporary Roof Covering
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateUnseated Tek Screw on Roof Cladding
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighWood Rot in Roofing Timbers
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDamaged Pergola Gutters
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighDetached Roof Tile
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDeterioration & Ageing of Detached Garage Roof Cover
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDeterioration & Ageing of Roof Covering
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateGaps and Incomplete Sealant at Flashings
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighImproperly Installed Roof Flashing
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateInaccessible Second Story Roof Cover
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateInadequate Fall of Roof Capping
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticPaint Marks on Roof Above Garage
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModeratePoor Capping Installation at Front of Dwelling
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowUndetermined Guttering Efficiency
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticDebris on Lower Roof
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticSealed Roof Tiles for Leak Management
2 obs · 1 reports
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Load-bearing failure, slab heave, framing defects, lintel cracking.
1,474 defects
Rising damp, condensation, leaks, water ingress through envelope.
665 defects
Active colonies, conducive conditions, prior damage, treatment gaps.
472 defects
Switchboard non-compliance, RCD gaps, ageing wiring, exposed cabling.
644 defects
Pipe leaks, fixture failure, hot-water defects, drainage backflow.
821 defects
Stormwater discharge towards building, soakwell capacity, surface fall.
405 defects
Smoke alarm coverage, hardwiring, separation walls, exit paths.
34 defects
Suspected ACM in eaves, fences, internal sheeting, vinyl backings.
57 defects
Reactive clays, footing inadequacy, retaining wall failure, subsidence.
99 defects
BCA / NCC departures, balustrade height, glazing, pool fencing.
642 defects
Paint, render, tiling, hardware, joinery, cosmetic surface defects.
4,691 defects
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