Drainage faults on established Officer blocks
Downpipes, paving joints and ground falls, and why they matter to a buyer.
In short: Water management is the most common theme on Officer resale reports.
Downpipes
A downpipe not seated in its stormwater joint dumps roof water at the wall.
Paving joints
Isolation joints left unsealed let water under paths and against the slab.
Penetrations
Unsealed pipe and cable penetrations let moisture and pests into the wall.
Render cracks
Fine cracking is often cosmetic, but it is recorded so you can watch it.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Officer. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
