With the rainy season upon us, it is recommended to check regularly for any evidence of dampness or leaks in the roof or walls around your property. Generally, Gutters are regarded as defective if they retain a depth of more than 10 mm of water. This indicates that the gutters have an insufficient fall which can cause any array of major and minor issues. During a new construction building inspection the fall of the gutters and down pipe locations are always checked against the architectural plans.

Flashing installations are  regarded as defective if not provided in accordance with national construction code requirements. Wall and step flashing’s must incorporate weathering folds and anti capillary breaks and seals. An experienced building inspector will identify these issues during the inspection.