Executive Summary
Cracking and movement at the north wall articulation joints is the priority. Roof plumbing and downpipes need a registered plumber.
Purpose and Scope
Visible defects around the house and site, with each one pinned on the map.
Site Map
Locations
| No. | Item | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garage door | -38.146853 | 144.370550 |
| 2 | Large tree at the entrance | -38.146895 | 144.370324 |
| 3 | Roof spreaders | -38.146705 | 144.370413 |
| 4 | Gutters and rainheads | -38.146955 | 144.370383 |
| 5 | Wall crack, kitchen north wall | -38.146720 | 144.370347 |
| 6 | Window separation movement | -38.146802 | 144.370348 |
| 7 | Articulation joint, no sealant | -38.146727 | 144.370523 |
| 8 | Downpipe at the footing | -38.146715 | 144.370195 |
| 9 | Corroded downpipe | -38.146813 | 144.370500 |
| 10 | Articulation joint filled with mortar | -38.146924 | 144.370467 |
Observations
1. Garage door
Location: -38.146853, 144.370550
Photograph of the property looking west at the garage door.
2. Large tree at the entrance
Location: -38.146895, 144.370324
View of the property at the entrance, looking north; a large tree was observed.
3. Roof spreaders
Location: -38.146705, 144.370413
Non-compliant spreaders are to be reviewed by a registered plumber and rectified to NCC.
4. Gutters and rainheads
Location: -38.146955, 144.370383
Non-compliant gutters and rainheads are to be reviewed by a registered plumber and rectified to NCC.
5. Wall crack, kitchen north wall
Location: -38.146720, 144.370347
Significant cracking is present on the north wall of the kitchen. The articulation joint at the window is inadequate.
6. Window separation movement
Location: -38.146802, 144.370348
Significant movement is present at the articulation joint on the north wall at the kitchen window.
7. Articulation joint, no sealant
Location: -38.146727, 144.370523
There is no flexible sealant to the articulation joints.
8. Downpipe at the footing
Location: -38.146715, 144.370195
A drainage pipe is next to the house footing at the north wall of the study room.
9. Corroded downpipe
Location: -38.146813, 144.370500
Corroded downpipes are to be replaced.
10. Articulation joint filled with mortar
Location: -38.146924, 144.370467
The articulation joint at the garage south wall appeared to be filled with mortar.
Appendix A — Photo Evidence Log
Date, time and position recorded for each photograph. Positions come from the location service of the device at the moment of capture; accuracy is as reported by the device. Times and positions are not independently verified.
| Photo | Date and time | Source | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop 1 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:17 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 2 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:22 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 3 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:49 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 4 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:51 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 5 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:53 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 6 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:56 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 7 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:55 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 8 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:59 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 9 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 12:52 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Stop 10 – Photo #1 | 29/08/2026 13:01 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
End of Report
Report date: 2026-11-07
By: Inspector Name, Senior Structural Engineer, Reportai.au