Structural defects
Load-bearing failure, slab heave, framing defects, lintel cracking.
6,930 observations across 5,426 reports
2,356 observations across 1,946 reports
1,251 observations across 1,251 reports
984 observations across 978 reports
628 observations across 628 reports
618 observations across 618 reports
Structural defect entries
Top 250 of 848 substantive · by observations- Critical CuratedExternal Wall Cracking due to Settlement
6,930 obs · 5,426 reports
- High CuratedObstructed Roof Void due to Insulation
2,356 obs · 1,946 reports
- CriticalAged Roof Framing Timbers
1,300 obs · 1,172 reports
- Critical CuratedTimber Fungal Decay (Rot) in Fascia and Barge Boards
1,251 obs · 1,251 reports
- Critical CuratedPatched Wall Cracks
984 obs · 978 reports
- CriticalRusted Pergola Post/s
912 obs · 818 reports
- Critical CuratedLeaning Fence Sections
628 obs · 628 reports
- Critical CuratedLintel Rust Above External Window
618 obs · 618 reports
- HighRestricted Access to Roof Space Top Plates
543 obs · 543 reports
- HighBinding Door (Hallways)
540 obs · 526 reports
- CriticalChemical Delignification of Roof Frame
433 obs · 433 reports
- CriticalSplit Roof Framing Strut
356 obs · 347 reports
- ModerateRestricted Floor Structure Inspection
313 obs · 313 reports
- CriticalEroded Mortar in External Walls
291 obs · 281 reports
- HighInadequately Exposed Slab Edge
201 obs · 201 reports
- HighFraming or Posts in Ground Contact
191 obs · 191 reports
- CriticalLeaning retaining wall
167 obs · 167 reports
- ModerateRestricted Interior Inspection (Furnishings)
167 obs · 167 reports
- CriticalMajor Cracks in External Walls
143 obs · 142 reports
- CriticalUneven Sun Room Floor
136 obs · 129 reports
- ModerateShed Impact Damage
129 obs · 129 reports
- CriticalGaps between Window Frame and Wall Cladding
128 obs · 127 reports
- ModerateRepointed Masonry Wall Cracks
121 obs · 121 reports
- HighMinor Hairline Slab Cracks in Garage Floor
112 obs · 112 reports
- HighSpongy Interior Floors
110 obs · 94 reports
- CriticalAttached Garage Slab Cracking
100 obs · 100 reports
- CriticalRafters Separating from Ridgeboard
99 obs · 99 reports
- CriticalSagging Ceiling in Combined Room
98 obs · 98 reports
- CriticalRotted/Decayed Exposed Rafter Ends
91 obs · 90 reports
- HighRestricted Subfloor Access
90 obs · 90 reports
- CriticalMinor Mortar Cracks
84 obs · 84 reports
- ModerateCorrosion to Fascia Frame
81 obs · 81 reports
- CriticalUneven Roof Line
77 obs · 77 reports
- HighObstructed Garage Inspection
76 obs · 76 reports
- CriticalDetaching Ceiling Strapping
71 obs · 71 reports
- CriticalInaccessible Subfloor Area
68 obs · 68 reports
- CriticalInternal Wall Cracking (Attached Garage)
67 obs · 67 reports
- CriticalUneven Underpurlin in Roof Framing
66 obs · 66 reports
- CriticalCracking in Exterior Columns/Posts
65 obs · 65 reports
- HighMinor Slab Cracks
63 obs · 63 reports
- ModeratePath Cracks and Settlement
62 obs · 62 reports
- CriticalUnstable Fence
62 obs · 62 reports
- CriticalMinor Fungal Decay in Pergola Post Bases
62 obs · 57 reports
- ModerateSagging/Uneven Eave Sections
59 obs · 59 reports
- CriticalMissing Roof Framing Perimeter Tie Downs
55 obs · 55 reports
- ModerateShed in Poor Condition
55 obs · 55 reports
- ModerateRestricted Inspection of Garage due to Stored Items
54 obs · 54 reports
- CriticalMissing Triple Grips in Roof Framing
53 obs · 53 reports
- HighCorroded Carport Metal Frame
52 obs · 51 reports
- CriticalPoorly Supported Pergola Frame
51 obs · 51 reports
- CriticalBalcony Concrete Floor Cracking
51 obs · 51 reports
- HighSub-Floor Timbers in Ground Contact
51 obs · 51 reports
- ModeratePorch Flooring Cracks and Settlement
51 obs · 50 reports
- LowMissing Nogging Due to Excessive Space (South)
50 obs · 15 reports
- CriticalNo Subfloor Access
47 obs · 47 reports
- CriticalSagging Alfresco Ceiling Lining
47 obs · 47 reports
- ModerateWall Cracking in Combined Living/Meals Area
45 obs · 45 reports
- CriticalUnstable Pergola Frame
43 obs · 43 reports
- HighKitchen Flooring Sponginess/Bounce
43 obs · 43 reports
- CriticalLintel Rust and Cracking
42 obs · 42 reports
- HighRoof Space Obstruction by Ducting
42 obs · 42 reports
- ModerateCracking to Combined Lounge/Dining Walls
41 obs · 41 reports
- CriticalMissing Roof Framing Strapping/Anchors
40 obs · 40 reports
- CriticalDeteriorated Roof Battens
39 obs · 38 reports
- HighBowing/Uneven Fascia and Barge Boards
39 obs · 39 reports
- HighLimited Roof Void Inspection Due to Low Clearance
38 obs · 38 reports
- ModerateGarage Access Door Binding
37 obs · 37 reports
- ModerateRetaining Wall Mortar Erosion
36 obs · 36 reports
- HighCovered Weep Holes
35 obs · 35 reports
- ModerateCombined Living and Meals Room Walls Cracking
34 obs · 34 reports
- CriticalPergola Posts Out of Plumb
34 obs · 34 reports
- HighRestricted Roof Void Access due to Sarking
34 obs · 34 reports
- HighConcealed Internal Wall Areas at Risk
32 obs · 32 reports
- ModerateSeparated External Door Frame
32 obs · 32 reports
- ModerateFront Entry Door Not Lock Closing
31 obs · 31 reports
- HighRecently Replaced Roofing Timbers
31 obs · 31 reports
- HighUneven/Out of Square External Window Frame
30 obs · 30 reports
- CriticalUnstable Stairs Treads
30 obs · 30 reports
- CriticalUnstable Decking Posts
29 obs · 29 reports
- ModerateAged and Separated Pergola Frame
28 obs · 28 reports
- CriticalUneven Entry Porch Flooring
28 obs · 28 reports
- CriticalLoose Veranda Balustrades
28 obs · 27 reports
- ModerateRestricted External Wall Access
27 obs · 27 reports
- CriticalUnstable Pergola Structure
27 obs · 27 reports
- CriticalCracks in Exterior Walls
26 obs · 26 reports
- CriticalGranny Flat Internal Wall Settlement Crack
25 obs · 25 reports
- ModerateMissing Weep Holes Above Meter Box
24 obs · 24 reports
- HighRestricted Sub-Floor Inspection
24 obs · 24 reports
- ModerateStairs & Steps Cracking
24 obs · 24 reports
- CriticalUnsecured Pergola Framework
24 obs · 24 reports
- ModerateCombined Living/Meals Wall Cracking
23 obs · 23 reports
- HighConcealed Defects in Roof Space Top Plates
23 obs · 23 reports
- CriticalInadequate Sub-Floor Packing
23 obs · 23 reports
- ModerateMissing Front Entry Door Weather Seal
23 obs · 21 reports
- HighDamaged Decking Timber
23 obs · 21 reports
- HighUnaccessed Roof Space Top Plates
22 obs · 22 reports
- ModerateGap between Eave and Wall
21 obs · 21 reports
- HighStair Stringers in Ground Contact
21 obs · 21 reports
- HighExterior Wall Deviation
21 obs · 15 reports
- CriticalCracking in Attached Carport Slab
20 obs · 20 reports
- ModerateRestricted Exterior Wall Inspection
20 obs · 20 reports
- HighDamp Proof Course Not Identified
20 obs · 20 reports
- CriticalMissing Collar Ties in Roof Void
19 obs · 19 reports
- CriticalSurface Rust on Detached Carport Frame
19 obs · 19 reports
- CriticalMajor Subsidence of Sub-Floor Footings
19 obs · 19 reports
- CriticalRoof Framing Rafter Separation
18 obs · 18 reports
- CriticalIncorrectly Installed Collar Ties
18 obs · 18 reports
- ModerateCombined Lounge and Dining Room Wall Cracking
17 obs · 17 reports
- LowHairline Cracking in Concrete Slab
17 obs · 17 reports
- ModerateMinor Exterior Door Frame Separation
17 obs · 17 reports
- CriticalUnstable Balustrade Sections
17 obs · 17 reports
- CriticalInadequately Secured Timber Plate to Steel Beam
16 obs · 16 reports
- CriticalModerate Wood Rot in Decking Timbers
16 obs · 16 reports
- ModerateRaised/Settled Paving in Porch Area
16 obs · 16 reports
- CriticalCracked Porch Concrete Flooring
16 obs · 16 reports
- CriticalEroded Sub-Floor Pier Mortar
16 obs · 16 reports
- HighInsufficient Strap Bracing
16 obs · 14 reports
- ModerateDamaged Garage Door Lock
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateRestricted Subfloor Inspection due to Low Access
15 obs · 15 reports
- CriticalCracks in Alfresco Flooring
14 obs · 14 reports
- ModerateFretting Brickwork
14 obs · 14 reports
- LowMissing Nogging Under Window (East)
14 obs · 9 reports
- HighMinor Decking Defects
13 obs · 13 reports
- CriticalPergola Frame Rot and Instability
13 obs · 13 reports
- CriticalPorch Ceiling Timber Decay
13 obs · 13 reports
- CriticalRusty Balcony Post
13 obs · 13 reports
- ModerateTheater Room Wall Settlement Cracks
13 obs · 12 reports
- CriticalIncomplete Stair Balustrade
13 obs · 13 reports
- ModerateBowing of Fascia Board
12 obs · 12 reports
- HighCarport Post Base Rot
12 obs · 12 reports
- ModerateCorroded Dynabolt Crack
12 obs · 12 reports
- CriticalCracks Over Garage Door Openings
12 obs · 12 reports
- CriticalLoose Brick in Garage Wall
12 obs · 12 reports
- HighSplitting Porch Post
12 obs · 12 reports
- ModerateInterior Obstruction (Furniture/Belongings)
12 obs · 12 reports
- CriticalSagging External Window Lintel with Cracking
12 obs · 12 reports
- ModerateCracking in Brickwork Mortar
12 obs · 12 reports
- LowFine Ceiling Cracking in Upstairs Lounge
12 obs · 3 reports
- HighCracking on Conservatory Floor
11 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateGarden Wall Cracking
11 obs · 11 reports
- HighSagging Ceiling Above Window
11 obs · 11 reports
- HighCracked Balcony Balustrade
11 obs · 11 reports
- CriticalAttached Garage Ceiling Sagging
11 obs · 11 reports
- CriticalInsufficient Ply Bracing
11 obs · 10 reports
- HighInadequate Support for Structural Beams
11 obs · 10 reports
- CriticalDetached Garage Ceiling
10 obs · 10 reports
- CriticalOutbuilding Wall Cladding Cracks
10 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateRestricted Access to Attached Garage
10 obs · 10 reports
- HighRoof Void Obstructions (Preventing Full Inspection)
10 obs · 10 reports
- CriticalStairs & Steps Timber Fungal Decay
10 obs · 10 reports
- CriticalUneven Sub-Floor Bearers
10 obs · 10 reports
- CriticalUneven Under Purlin Causing Roof Sagging
10 obs · 10 reports
- CriticalCracks in Workshop Column
10 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateGaps in Eave Lining
10 obs · 10 reports
- LowRe-opening Risk for Patched Hallway Cracks
10 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateAlfresco Door Frame Movement (Living/Dining)
9 obs · 9 reports
- HighPhysical Wall Damage to Outbuilding
9 obs · 9 reports
- CriticalUnsecured Roof Framing Timber Plate
9 obs · 9 reports
- HighUnsecure Window Frame
9 obs · 9 reports
- HighUnstable Makeshift Shed
9 obs · 9 reports
- CriticalDropped/Bowed Underpurlin
9 obs · 9 reports
- CriticalRoof Framing Structural Defect - Collar Ties
9 obs · 9 reports
- CriticalUnstable Sub-Floor Flooring Sections
9 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateFine Cracking on East Exterior Wall
9 obs · 5 reports
- HighUnstable/Unsecure Balcony Balustrade/Railing
9 obs · 9 reports
- HighInaccessible Sub-floor Space
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalInadequate Underpurlin Support
8 obs · 8 reports
- LowMinor Deterioration and Ageing of Eaves
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModeratePoor Fence Installation
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalPoorly Supported Verandah Frame
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateRot in Balcony Timbers
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateConcealed Area Due to Ducting in Roof Void
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalExcessive Lintel Overhang
8 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateFretting to Sub-Floor Brickwork
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateInadequate Wall Bracing
8 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalLoad Bearing Steels Incomplete
8 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalLoad-Bearing Beams Not Aligned with Design
8 obs · 7 reports
- HighPotential Undetected Defects in Roof Void (Obstructions)
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalUnstable/Loose External Brickwork due to Severe Mortar Erosion
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateDecking Timbers Installed Upside Down
7 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalFretting Brickwork on Chimney
7 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalInadequate Pergola Frame Support
7 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalIncomplete Perimeter Tie Downs
7 obs · 7 reports
- HighRoof Void Strapping and Mechanical Fixings Non-Compliant
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowEntry Door Frame Detachment
7 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalLoose External Bricks
7 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalSettled and Deflecting Sub-Floor Piers
7 obs · 6 reports
- LowSqueaky Floorboards in Master Bedroom
7 obs · 7 reports
- CosmeticInadequate Bracing for Steel Column
7 obs · 6 reports
- CosmeticMissing Timber Load Beams
7 obs · 4 reports
- HighBounce in Decking Framework
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighCrack above Kitchen Window
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateDamaged Bricks
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighExcessive Brick Overhang
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateLoose Decking Edge Upstand
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowLoose Garage Access Door Frame
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalMissing Lintel Above Store Room Door
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalMissing Roof Bracing and Tiedowns
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalMortar Erosion and Collapsing Brickwork
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModeratePathway Cracks, Settlement, Grout Deterioration, and Tripping Hazards
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModeratePotential Hidden Defects in Roof Void (Ducting Obstruction)
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighRisk of Concealed Defects due to Furnishings
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalSagging Carport Frame
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalSagging Porch Roof Covering
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalSplit Under Purlin
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighTree Root Damage to Paths
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalUnstable Verandah Frame
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalWood Decay/Rot Found
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalInadequate Collar Tie Fastening
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalSpalling to External Concrete Column
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateIncomplete Steel Spacers Installation
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighMissing Nogging (Exterior South Frame)
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighIncomplete Bracing on Exterior North Frame
6 obs · 5 reports
- HighMissing Perimeter Bar in Edge Beam Reinforcement
6 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateAged and Worn Shed
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateAged/Damaged Retaining Wall Section
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighAlfresco Exposed Roof Timber Rot
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateBinding Window/s in Alter Area
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateCeiling Crack in Main Bathroom
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateDamaged Underside of Floorboards
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateEnsuite Vanity Poorly Fixed
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateFence Deterioration and Rot
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalFretting to Attached Garage Brickwork
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalGarage Lintel Rust and Compromised Integrity
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalInadequately Supported Garage Ceiling Joists
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalInadequately Supported Skylight Framing
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalInsecure Roof Battens
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighLeaning Brick Boundary Wall
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalMissing Mechanical Fixings on Pergola Framework
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalRot in Laundry/Toilet Roof Frame
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalRusted Metal Post Base in Garage
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalRust on Decking Posts
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateRust to Balustrade/Railing
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalStructural Wall Cracking - Scullery
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateSurface Rust on Fascia Board
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateUneven Floor at Extension Join
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateUneven Granny Flat Floor
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateUninspected Roof Void (No Entry Point)
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighUnsafe Roof Void Manhole Access
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalUnsecured Roof Strut
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalUnsupported Sub-Floor Opening Lintel
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalBroken Sub-Floor Joist
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighCracked and Loose Window Pane
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateDamaged Fences or Gates
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateEntry Porch Column Cosmetic Cracking
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateFront Rendered Wall Settlement/Movement Cracks
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowIncomplete External Door Caulking
5 obs · 3 reports
- CriticalModerate Cracking on Kitchen Eastern Wall
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateNo Crawl Space in Cathedral/Raked Ceiling
5 obs · 5 reports
- CriticalPoor Structural Support in Sub-Floor Frame
5 obs · 5 reports
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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
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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