Soil & foundation defects
Reactive clays, footing inadequacy, retaining wall failure, subsidence.
Soil & foundation defect entries
67 substantive · by observations- High CuratedTrees in Close Proximity to Dwelling
3,455 obs · 3,451 reports
- HighInadequate Slab Edge Exposure
1,594 obs · 1,593 reports
- HighPathways Cracks and Settlement
910 obs · 898 reports
- CriticalRetaining Wall Cracking
356 obs · 356 reports
- ModerateTree Root Damage to Pathways
92 obs · 91 reports
- ModerateUneven Pathway Surfaces
65 obs · 65 reports
- HighUnexposed Slab Edge Restricting Inspection
40 obs · 40 reports
- HighSoil Washout Under Driveway
34 obs · 34 reports
- HighSettlement Cracks in Upstairs Living Room Walls
29 obs · 29 reports
- ModerateHairline Cracks in Garage Slab
23 obs · 23 reports
- CriticalCovered Slab Edge Creating High Termite Risk
20 obs · 20 reports
- ModerateRisk of Tree Root Damage to Footings
19 obs · 19 reports
- CriticalBrick Fretting to Sub-Floor Piers
18 obs · 17 reports
- ModeratePoor Driveway Condition
16 obs · 16 reports
- ModerateVegetation Proximity to Building
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateCracks in Brick Fence
15 obs · 14 reports
- CriticalMinor Subsidence to Sub-Floor Footings/Piers
12 obs · 12 reports
- HighInternal Wall Cracking in Master Bedroom
12 obs · 11 reports
- LowPorch Paving Settlement
10 obs · 10 reports
- HighCracked Driveway due to Subsidence
10 obs · 5 reports
- HighSub-Floor Timber Proximity to Ground (Conducive Condition)
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateDamaged Driveway Pavers
7 obs · 7 reports
- ModerateSettlement Cracks in Stairs and Steps
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateShed Slab Cracking
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalSlab Edge Not Sufficiently Exposed
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowRisk from Future Tree Planting
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighTree Roots Causing Wall Cracking
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowSurface Cracking on Slab
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateDriveway Surface Deterioration
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModeratePath Surface Adversely Affected by Tree Roots
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateTrees Affecting Footing Performance
4 obs · 4 reports
- CriticalMajor Subsidence of Footings
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateCracks in Side Balcony Concrete Floor due to Settlement
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowDriveway Edging Collapse
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighDriveway/Path Tripping Hazards
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowRaised/Settled Carport Paving
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDriveway Control Joints Not Spaced Correctly
3 obs · 2 reports
- LowDamaged Porch Slab Edge
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDriveway Soil Washout
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowTrees Proximate to Dwelling with Potential Future Impact
3 obs · 3 reports
- CosmeticSlab Undermining
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowDriveway and Paths with Cracks, Settlement, and Potential Ponding
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModeratePathway Undermining due to Soil Washout
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighTrees Impacting Garage Slab
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighDamaged and Makeshift Sub-Floor Stumps
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateCracking in Porch Base / Column
1 obs · 1 reports
- CriticalDifferential Movement of Site Hardstand and Pathway
1 obs · 1 reports
- LowDriveway Cracks and Unevenness
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateDriveway Washout and Subsidence Risk
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateEntry Porch Side Walling Cracking from Settlement
1 obs · 1 reports
- CriticalExcavation Damage to Neighbouring Property
1 obs · 1 reports
- HighFooting Movement Indicators
1 obs · 1 reports
- LowLandscaping in Contact with Building Structure
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateLimited Access to Subfloor Preventing Full Inspection
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateMissing Retaining Wall Section
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModeratePoorly Installed Driveway Paving
1 obs · 1 reports
- LowRaised and Settled Path Sections
1 obs · 1 reports
- HighRisk of Footing Undermining or Surcharging
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateShed Floor Subsidence
1 obs · 1 reports
- HighSoft Zones and Organic Matter in Subgrade
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateTimber Post Base in Ground Contact (Verandah)
1 obs · 1 reports
- HighTree Root Damage to Building and Plumbing
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateTree Roots Near Property
1 obs · 1 reports
- LowUneven Paths with Water Ponding Potential
1 obs · 1 reports
- ModerateUnretained Excavated Earth in Subfloor
1 obs · 1 reports
- LowWall Cracking in Rumpus/Games/Reception Room
1 obs · 1 reports
- CosmeticSoil Washout Under Balcony Slab
1 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
End-of-life tiles, flashing failure, gutter capacity, sarking absence.
605 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
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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