Movement in older Sunbury homes
Corner cracks, uneven floors and what they mean when you are buying.
In short: Older Sunbury houses often show some movement. The point of the inspection is to tell settled from ongoing.
Typical signs
Cracks at the corners of doors and windows, uneven floor levels and doors that stick are the usual signs.
Measuring, not guessing
Crack widths and floor levels are measured, which tells you more than a description.
Moisture is often the cause
Downpipes onto soil and ground falling toward the house wet the clay under one side of the footings.
When to get more advice
Where movement looks active or severe, the report recommends a structural engineer.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Sunbury. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
