Heritage stone movement
Reactive clay soils underneath Unley homes cause seasonal foundation movement. Stone walls handle this poorly - cracks open and close with the seasons. Inspectors look for active vs settled cracks.
Inner South · Unley, SA
Building Inspections Unley
Unley and surrounding suburbs (Parkside, Hyde Park, Malvern, Goodwood, Black Forest, Highgate) are the heart of heritage Adelaide. Sandstone, bluestone, and rendered cottages from the 1880s through 1920s dominate the streetscape. They are beautiful and they are unforgiving when issues are missed.
PROPERTY MIX
The Unley property profile.
Predominantly pre-1920s heritage stone villas and cottages with later additions. Many properties have been extensively renovated, often without full council approval, which can mask significant structural and waterproofing issues. Newer infill duplexes and townhouses are scattered through the area.
LOCAL ISSUES
What Unley inspectors look for.
Suburb-specific issues that a generic inspection scope can miss. Every inspector matched to you knows these patterns.
Rising damp in stonework
Many Unley villas predate damp-proof courses. Rising damp shows as efflorescence, blown plaster, and rotting skirting boards on internal walls.
Bootleg renovations
Unley has a long history of additions and renovations without full approval. Inspectors flag structural concerns from non-compliant additions, including illegal under-house excavations for cellars.
Roof structure on extensions
Extensions to heritage homes frequently have undersized rafters, inadequate tie-downs, or poor flashing to the original roof. Common source of water ingress.
LOCAL NOTE
When you book a Unley inspection.
Request a heritage-experienced inspector when briefing us. Not all general inspectors are confident reading 130-year-old stonework.
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