Springy floors, gaps under skirtings and doors that stick
Reading signs of movement in an established home before you buy near Fraser Rise.
In short: No single sign proves movement. A floor that bounces, a skirting lifting off it and a door that will not close, all in one room, start to.
What buyers notice
A door that has to be lifted to latch, or a floor that feels soft in one spot. Most put it down to age.
What we look for
Undulation across the floor, gaps opening under skirtings, cracks at cornices and door heads, and whether they line up.
What we recorded
In an older Newport home, floors undulated with large gaps under skirtings, boards were springy and brickwork outside was cracked.
What it means
Possible structural movement. The report recommended a structural engineer before the buyer committed.
Why it matters to Fraser Rise buyers
Plenty of older homes across Melbourne's west sit on reactive clays, and seasonal moisture swings move them.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Fraser Rise. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
