Inspection Report

Site Report

14 Sample Court, Grovedale VIC 3216

Property address

14 Sample Court, Grovedale VIC 3216

Inspection date

2026-08-28

Weather

Fine, 18 °C

Project No.

SAMPLE-001

Client

Client Name

Inspector

Inspector Name, Senior Structural Engineer

Qualifications

MEng(Structural), BSc(Civil)

Company

Reportai.au

Contact

Admin@reportai.au

Executive Summary

The main concern is cracking and movement at the articulation joints on the north wall of the kitchen. Roof plumbing needs review by a registered plumber, and downpipes near the footing should discharge to stormwater.

Purpose and Scope

Walk around the outside of the house to record visible defects for the owner before arranging repairs.

Observations

1. Garage door

Photograph of the property looking west at the garage door.

2. Large tree at the entrance

View of the property at the entrance, looking north; a large tree was observed.

3. Roof spreaders

Non-compliant spreaders are to be reviewed by a registered plumber and rectified to NCC.

4. Gutters and rainheads

Non-compliant gutters and rainheads are to be reviewed by a registered plumber and rectified to NCC.

5. Wall crack, kitchen north wall

Significant cracking is present on the north wall of the kitchen. The articulation joint at the window is inadequate.

6. Window separation movement

Significant movement is present at the articulation joint on the north wall at the kitchen window.

7. Articulation joint, no sealant

There is no flexible sealant to the articulation joints.

8. Downpipe at the footing

A drainage pipe is next to the house footing at the north wall of the study room.

9. Corroded downpipe

Corroded downpipes are to be replaced.

10. Articulation joint filled with mortar

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.