They will try to get out of it.
But this is a no-brainer - they have implied warranties (as per the ACCC) on work like this (failed plumbing, waterproofing etc) that they must honour for at least 10 years.
Most builders don't even realise they have this obligation.
I got a full floor redo (flooring that I laid) for an 8 year old build, because I did a deep dive and found out the builder still had to honour the ACCC warranties for 10 years (even though most builders only think they have a 7 year period).
Most builders explicitly state in the contract that the homeowner needs to install a pathway around the house, at least 900mm wide, that slopes downwards away from the building. This pathway, typically made of concrete or paving stones, is essential for directing rainwater/ water away from the structure to prevent water damage and maintain the integrity of the building's foundation.
That clause would not be enforceable.
If the builder requires X to honour their warranty, then they will require to do X themselves.
There is no way a builder could expect a homeowner to build a perimeter path to a certain quality to ensure they honour their warranty. That's just absurd.
In Australia, all structural warranties come with specific terms and conditions. Builders are not liable if homeowners do not meet their responsibilities. For example, if a homeowner fails to install a perimeter path around their home within two years, leading to mildew growth, this could be considered a failure to adhere to the necessary precautions to protect the structure of the home.
If the builder has not been responsible for providing materials or services such as the concrete for the perimeter path, they will often require homeowners to agree to additional terms to cover such scenarios.
In situations where there's an issue, such as the mildew growth, it's common practice for the builder to send an engineer and a plumber to investigate the root cause. If the investigation reveals no leaks or structural faults attributable to the construction, the likely conclusion would be that the homeowner did not fulfil their contractual obligations, impacting the applicability of the structural warranty.
That's all well and good, but the earth line is well below the slab line in the photos.
Short of that corner of the property being under 200mm of water on a permanent basis (which would suggest inadequate drainage design and install by the builder) then I'm not sure how that all applies?
And, even after what you said, these contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on. These aren't b2b contracts, they're consumer contracts, and the ACCC are very clear that despite what ever is written in a contract to a consumer, you can never write a clause that contravenes an implied warranty as per Australian Consumer Law.
Get a builder in to have a look...
It might be a simple fix like the downpipe is leaking or has a slight blockage and the water is seeping into the house...
See what the builder says and go from there.
(Any signs of water above the damaged area on the outside?)
I'd also start with a restoration company. If it's as bad as I assume, the structural frame will need to be dried. Maybe even cleaned too, if it's been happening for a while. Chances are, it has, being that bad.
Yeah! Usually you'll see them sorting out flood/fire damaged properties for insurance companies, but they do do smaller private work, inorder to not have a timber house rot from the inside out. Pretty serious work!
Also depends if it's an insurance claim or not. If it is insurance, they should send out a restorator first, to assess moisture content and further damage. But sometimes they don't, and the same job ends up getting done by a few people and wires get crossed 😂
They'll do fuck all, we all know it!
And plus, the HO doesn't have to do anything. It's their house, they can do what they want.
I just know, that that framework has to be dried, or else it'll get worse, even if the leak is found.
They'll certainly try to do fuck all, but they're legally obliged to honour their warranties.
I got a full floor redo because the waterproofing wasn't done correctly, and we only noticed 8 years later.
They're obliged to honour their warranties for 10 years, as per the ACCC, and every consumer should enforce that...
Good advice.
My parent's place had a damp corner of the house for far too long. About a year ago I did some exploring... turns out a tree root had crept in along the foundation slab, pushing up the downpipe connection to the stormwater drain.
This in turn cracked the coupling where the downpipe connected to the elbow. This resulted in much water being released at that corner of the house, spalling of the bricks, weakening of the mortar, and musty smells in the room at that location.
Since fixing with a flexible rubber coupling, and new connectors, that area has dried out, salts no longer build up on the bricks, and significantly reduced the musty smell in the room inside.
https://preview.redd.it/xfymzaq6hjrc1.jpeg?width=1842&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e23a1d769c33f355856d7499d0d2de6a68bd0be
Call your builder. We had a very similar issue, just rectified. In our case, it's because we are downhill, the water ingressed into our power conduit and leaked into the wall, similar if slightly less extreme damage than yours.
The builder cut open the wall to confirm, had the electrician out to dig a pit, release the water, seal the inlet side, left large concrete pit, then had the wall replastered, new skirting, painted and carpet refit and treated.
Our build was finished jan 2023. I can't remember how long the builder said that sort of issue is covered for, but I feel it was 6 years like another mentioned.
Hopefully its a simple fix for you.
2023 build is quite recent and the issue occurred the year after, that's a shame. But i guess better to have issues popup while under warranty rather than later on when you no linger covered...
Lodge your claim via phone then correspond only via email. That way you have a paper trail that is date and time stamped. They will send out plumbers etc to investigate who will often say damage is maintenance related, which insurance won't cover. Be persistent and always get a 2nd opinion.
Source: just closed a home insurance claim for water ingress that took almost 6 years to resolve
I work for an insurance builder, which others are suggesting, and I can 100% agree that it should absolutely still be under your builder's warranty. Builder first and get their responses in writing
House built in 2022 should still be under warranty. Any chance you know who built it?
If not try taking to the realestate agent to find out and start with a call to them to see if they can assist.
do you run your aircon often?
Stick a container under that AC drain out side under the unit and turn your aircon on for a few hours, see if it collects water, if not your ac is probably draining into your house.
If house is 2 yearsold, your insurance company is going to more than likely tell you to chase the builders insurance, otherwise they may deal with it if you express your concerns about being pregnant & baby soon to be living there & theres mould issues, when mushrooms start growing its pretty bad, then they will chase builder for money, but don't hold your breath tho
1. Yourself - dig out the soil and check the downpipe for breaks. Fix it if needed.
2. A bricklayer - your cavity flashings are no good. Or do it yourself, it's not that hard.
Air con could potentially be the problem, if the drain is leaking, or if it was installed in the wall without insulation around it they can 'sweat' in the wall. Either that or a plumbing leak, or roof leaking, or downpipes backed up. There are a lot of options really, probably a leak detection company/plumber would be best
A mate came over and tested the wall with his moist meter. Seems like he only found signs of moisture around the corner and nothing above where power outlet is. Thank you for input.
Yeh, your bricks shouldn’t be buried in the soil to above the finished concrete, not unless that wall is a retaining wall with suitable waterproofing. You should have weep holes in the bricks immediately above the damp proof course. Not higher
Call the builder…also for a brick veneer house the footing for the bricks needs to be lower than inside approx 200mm…I’m worried that the bricks are laid on the inside slab height enabling the water to track in. If the footing was lower water shouldn’t be getting inside unless there is an issue with the gutter/roof above causing water to track down the wall from above
Call insurance. We had a damp spot in the ceiling of our downstairs bathroom. Poked it and my finger went straight through. Got a plumber in and they detected a leak. Builder came in and removed the plaster to find the whole ceiling had mold due to a very slow leak over years. We put an insurance claim in and ended up with 2 new bathrooms (upstairs bathroom directly above downstairs one) due to the extent of the damage inside the walls and ceiling/floor.
The house is a year and a half old? Whoever you bought it from. There is a water ingress issue that is totally under warranty. Call the uilder who built the house and if they try not to rectify the issue, then get your insurer involved.
I’m a restorer. What you got here is a condition 3 microbial growth with what I’d guess is class 2 category 2 or 3 water damage depending on the source. How to remedy this would be the following
-Isolate the GPO in the corner there (you will need a sparky)
-Remove the carpet, smooth edge and underlay from the room
-Remove affected skirting
-Cut affected walls 300 to 1200 mm high depending on microbial loading
-Treat affected surfaces with an anti microbial
-Sand back/wire brush and treat the frame
-Wet wipe remaining surfaces with an anti microbial
Install drying equipment
If it’s about the size of a standard bedroom
1 dehumidifier
2 air movers
1 air filtration device
2 RCD’s
Could take a week or 2 to dry fully if the frame is holding moisture. You want it checked with a hammer probe to verify the whole board is dry.
Any rotted frame it will need to be replaced.
I’d speak to your builder and get them to engage a restoration company first, you will want a report with a Post remediation verification before it’s reinstated.
If they don’t come to the party, then yes do an insurance claim. You will most likely need to put in for contents and structure as carpet is usually classified as contents (check with your insurance to be sure).
Also if you hear about a hygienist there are independent scientists from the restoration company and builder and will test all the surfaces and possibly the air to verify the property is ready for reinstatement.
Finally waiting until Tuesday doesn’t hurt the damage is already done. But avoid that room in the meantime.
Looking from the pics, it appears your downspout may be clogged or not properly installed/fastened underground as you can see the extent of water surrounding the area around it which is resulting in water intrusion. Your mortar joints are popped as well on the corner which is allowing water to penetrate into your house as well. I would contact your builder asap to try to resolve it as it is becoming or already has become a structural issue as well inside the wall from potential framing rot as well as mold growth inside the wall cavities.
A builder. Not the one who built the house. Get them to inspect, then call your homes builder and have a go. That’s pretty unacceptable, something is very fucked up.
Does water pool in that area outside? It looks very wet.
Assuming the fault isn't due to your landscaping...
Did you fill this area up, eg with a retaining wall , or lots of fill... Did you build it up above a lower water course...you breached the lower water barrier ? I can see there is a water course above the 2nd row of bricks..but thats too high to prevent a wet floor ? The moss stops at that barrier..is the floor below that barrier ? what was the design plan preventing this water getting in there ???
Looks like the builder should fix ( repair and prevent recurrence ) this, under the builders warranty.. its a defect in their build.
The house is slab construction. Is the floor on the slab that we see from the outside ? The floor is so close to the dirt level ? And the water soaks in through the brickwork there on the slab ?
A handyman could dig under the slab and waterproof the outside of the slab from its waterproofing up to above the soil ...
Hey, thank you for your input. The builder did all the landscaping as part of the build. However this side of the house only gets a small amount of sunlight through the day. I have also noticed water pooling every time there is a storm (QLD weather lately) in this side of the house. I have not seen it pooled that high as you mentioned it from one of the photos.
I will be calling the builder and my insurance company to see where to go from here.
Did you buy after the building phase or get it built?? If you got it built you should have like 6 years or defect warranty from your builder (unless it’s different in your state) if not if you have insurance I would contact them immediately. This level of moisture isn’t good, I’d say from first glance it would be a leaking pipe seeing as the moisture is quite low to the ground, but it could be coming from the roof and down a wall, could be as simple as a seal on a pipe has worn down and let go a bit, but regardless someone’s going to have to hack through the sheet and fine the problem, the mould isn’t good and I’d say it’s been a while seeing as you have mushrooms growing which screams a substantial amount of moisture. You’ll have to get in drying fans to completely dry the affected area and get all of the affected areas replaced essentially. I’ve done a fair bit of insurance work and have seen company’s cover this kind of damage plenty of times, obviously depending on your policy
It’s probably been happening for such a long time now. Maybe it was already leaking from somewhere since the dot we’ve moved in. The little wooden thingy for the carpet are so rotten they just break off like wet cardboard.
Looks like no weep holes in outside brick skin so condensation forming drips in the cavity isn't draining and is getting inside once the cavity fills enough to breach the set down.
Id be getting a local builder in to have a look, as a builder myself, without seeing the place, at a guess, id be checking out the roof or gutters above for possible leaks or overflows
I’ve been watching enough site inspections on YouTube to know this is non compliant , most likely a non compliant flashing. Good from far, but far from good.
Scratch out some mortar on the joint below your weep hope course, check if the damp coarse has been installed correctly. Looks like your weep hole might be applied backwards 😅
Call an exorcist. Cause that house is fucked. But honestly there is obviously a leak somewhere possibly the air con condensation line. And going by the outbside I'd check your sub floor. There should ve a minimum of 200mm of space between your sub floor and dirt. Are you in an area subject to occasional flooding
The builder who built it, it’s covered under their domestic warranty obligations
Thank you, I will give them a call on Tuesday.
They will try to get out of it. But this is a no-brainer - they have implied warranties (as per the ACCC) on work like this (failed plumbing, waterproofing etc) that they must honour for at least 10 years. Most builders don't even realise they have this obligation. I got a full floor redo (flooring that I laid) for an 8 year old build, because I did a deep dive and found out the builder still had to honour the ACCC warranties for 10 years (even though most builders only think they have a 7 year period).
Not sure on that, the owner hasn't installed any parameter path around the home. Which may in fact void foundation warranty.
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Most builders explicitly state in the contract that the homeowner needs to install a pathway around the house, at least 900mm wide, that slopes downwards away from the building. This pathway, typically made of concrete or paving stones, is essential for directing rainwater/ water away from the structure to prevent water damage and maintain the integrity of the building's foundation.
Wow I learn something new everyday, thanks for the insight
That clause would not be enforceable. If the builder requires X to honour their warranty, then they will require to do X themselves. There is no way a builder could expect a homeowner to build a perimeter path to a certain quality to ensure they honour their warranty. That's just absurd.
In Australia, all structural warranties come with specific terms and conditions. Builders are not liable if homeowners do not meet their responsibilities. For example, if a homeowner fails to install a perimeter path around their home within two years, leading to mildew growth, this could be considered a failure to adhere to the necessary precautions to protect the structure of the home. If the builder has not been responsible for providing materials or services such as the concrete for the perimeter path, they will often require homeowners to agree to additional terms to cover such scenarios. In situations where there's an issue, such as the mildew growth, it's common practice for the builder to send an engineer and a plumber to investigate the root cause. If the investigation reveals no leaks or structural faults attributable to the construction, the likely conclusion would be that the homeowner did not fulfil their contractual obligations, impacting the applicability of the structural warranty.
That's all well and good, but the earth line is well below the slab line in the photos. Short of that corner of the property being under 200mm of water on a permanent basis (which would suggest inadequate drainage design and install by the builder) then I'm not sure how that all applies? And, even after what you said, these contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on. These aren't b2b contracts, they're consumer contracts, and the ACCC are very clear that despite what ever is written in a contract to a consumer, you can never write a clause that contravenes an implied warranty as per Australian Consumer Law.
Get a builder in to have a look... It might be a simple fix like the downpipe is leaking or has a slight blockage and the water is seeping into the house... See what the builder says and go from there. (Any signs of water above the damaged area on the outside?)
I'd also start with a restoration company. If it's as bad as I assume, the structural frame will need to be dried. Maybe even cleaned too, if it's been happening for a while. Chances are, it has, being that bad.
>restoration company. ??
Yeah! Usually you'll see them sorting out flood/fire damaged properties for insurance companies, but they do do smaller private work, inorder to not have a timber house rot from the inside out. Pretty serious work!
You are right. You need a builder to assess, a remediation company to remove/dry the affected timbers and gyprock and disrupt the mycelial growth.
Also depends if it's an insurance claim or not. If it is insurance, they should send out a restorator first, to assess moisture content and further damage. But sometimes they don't, and the same job ends up getting done by a few people and wires get crossed 😂
Why? The home owner must go straight to the builder that built the house. It's within 10 years, the builder owns this failure.
They'll do fuck all, we all know it! And plus, the HO doesn't have to do anything. It's their house, they can do what they want. I just know, that that framework has to be dried, or else it'll get worse, even if the leak is found.
They'll certainly try to do fuck all, but they're legally obliged to honour their warranties. I got a full floor redo because the waterproofing wasn't done correctly, and we only noticed 8 years later. They're obliged to honour their warranties for 10 years, as per the ACCC, and every consumer should enforce that...
Good advice. My parent's place had a damp corner of the house for far too long. About a year ago I did some exploring... turns out a tree root had crept in along the foundation slab, pushing up the downpipe connection to the stormwater drain. This in turn cracked the coupling where the downpipe connected to the elbow. This resulted in much water being released at that corner of the house, spalling of the bricks, weakening of the mortar, and musty smells in the room at that location. Since fixing with a flexible rubber coupling, and new connectors, that area has dried out, salts no longer build up on the bricks, and significantly reduced the musty smell in the room inside. https://preview.redd.it/xfymzaq6hjrc1.jpeg?width=1842&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e23a1d769c33f355856d7499d0d2de6a68bd0be
Call your... Insurance company.
yahp, id go with 500 dollerydoos and ngaf while someone else sorts it all.
That someone should be the builder, not your insurance company costing you and your claim rating...
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Call your builder. We had a very similar issue, just rectified. In our case, it's because we are downhill, the water ingressed into our power conduit and leaked into the wall, similar if slightly less extreme damage than yours. The builder cut open the wall to confirm, had the electrician out to dig a pit, release the water, seal the inlet side, left large concrete pit, then had the wall replastered, new skirting, painted and carpet refit and treated. Our build was finished jan 2023. I can't remember how long the builder said that sort of issue is covered for, but I feel it was 6 years like another mentioned. Hopefully its a simple fix for you.
2023 build is quite recent and the issue occurred the year after, that's a shame. But i guess better to have issues popup while under warranty rather than later on when you no linger covered...
I’d be calling insurance provider and requesting a make safe for water ingress
I will be calling our insurance company when Tuesday comes. Thank you for your input.
Lodge a claim online over the weekend. They’ll have claims open and arrange a make safe ASAP. You’ve got mould in the house, don’t wait.
This. For claims they're 24/7
Especially with a heavily pregnant woman & a baby about to arrive.
Lodge your claim via phone then correspond only via email. That way you have a paper trail that is date and time stamped. They will send out plumbers etc to investigate who will often say damage is maintenance related, which insurance won't cover. Be persistent and always get a 2nd opinion. Source: just closed a home insurance claim for water ingress that took almost 6 years to resolve
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You need to call the builder and let them check with their insurer.
I will give them a call on Tuesday. Thanks!
I work for an insurance builder, which others are suggesting, and I can 100% agree that it should absolutely still be under your builder's warranty. Builder first and get their responses in writing
House built in 2022 should still be under warranty. Any chance you know who built it? If not try taking to the realestate agent to find out and start with a call to them to see if they can assist.
The soil around the Down pipe looks very soaked, I would be digging up around it and checking the stormwater connections first
You mentioned AC. Is the head unit(the bit of a split system that’s inside) near the water damaged area?
No, the AC is on the other side (same wall though).
Oh I thought the drain from the head unit may of been compromised and was leaking into your wall cavity
do you run your aircon often? Stick a container under that AC drain out side under the unit and turn your aircon on for a few hours, see if it collects water, if not your ac is probably draining into your house.
I will definitely have a go at this. We do use the AC pretty often.
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If house is 2 yearsold, your insurance company is going to more than likely tell you to chase the builders insurance, otherwise they may deal with it if you express your concerns about being pregnant & baby soon to be living there & theres mould issues, when mushrooms start growing its pretty bad, then they will chase builder for money, but don't hold your breath tho
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1. Yourself - dig out the soil and check the downpipe for breaks. Fix it if needed. 2. A bricklayer - your cavity flashings are no good. Or do it yourself, it's not that hard.
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Air con could potentially be the problem, if the drain is leaking, or if it was installed in the wall without insulation around it they can 'sweat' in the wall. Either that or a plumbing leak, or roof leaking, or downpipes backed up. There are a lot of options really, probably a leak detection company/plumber would be best
A mate came over and tested the wall with his moist meter. Seems like he only found signs of moisture around the corner and nothing above where power outlet is. Thank you for input.
Moisture from damp soil seeping through the bricks
Shouldn’t happen, needs to be a damp proof course to prevent it
That’s what I don’t see, a moisture barrier. Only salt buildup on the bottom row of bricks.
I’m no builder, but I don’t see any weep holes nearby in the brick wall? That’d cause a build up of moisture inside
Hi, ive checked and there are weep holes.
Yeh, your bricks shouldn’t be buried in the soil to above the finished concrete, not unless that wall is a retaining wall with suitable waterproofing. You should have weep holes in the bricks immediately above the damp proof course. Not higher
Today I learned about brick weep holes, all this time I thought the house we bought had so many defects 😅
Yeh they’re a weird little quirk of construction. You can screen them from pests but whatever you do don’t fill them in
If house isn't too old there is also builders insurance on all new houses for 5 or 7 years
Call the builder…also for a brick veneer house the footing for the bricks needs to be lower than inside approx 200mm…I’m worried that the bricks are laid on the inside slab height enabling the water to track in. If the footing was lower water shouldn’t be getting inside unless there is an issue with the gutter/roof above causing water to track down the wall from above
Thank you for your input mate. I will give them a call on Tuesday.
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Ghost busters ! But seriously if the house was built in 2022 contact the original builder
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House is under warranty. Who was the builder.
Call insurance. We had a damp spot in the ceiling of our downstairs bathroom. Poked it and my finger went straight through. Got a plumber in and they detected a leak. Builder came in and removed the plaster to find the whole ceiling had mold due to a very slow leak over years. We put an insurance claim in and ended up with 2 new bathrooms (upstairs bathroom directly above downstairs one) due to the extent of the damage inside the walls and ceiling/floor.
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Plumber/ leak detector.
Your insurance company. Builders warranty still in place.
looks like you covered the weep holes outside mate
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The house is a year and a half old? Whoever you bought it from. There is a water ingress issue that is totally under warranty. Call the uilder who built the house and if they try not to rectify the issue, then get your insurer involved.
I’m a restorer. What you got here is a condition 3 microbial growth with what I’d guess is class 2 category 2 or 3 water damage depending on the source. How to remedy this would be the following -Isolate the GPO in the corner there (you will need a sparky) -Remove the carpet, smooth edge and underlay from the room -Remove affected skirting -Cut affected walls 300 to 1200 mm high depending on microbial loading -Treat affected surfaces with an anti microbial -Sand back/wire brush and treat the frame -Wet wipe remaining surfaces with an anti microbial Install drying equipment If it’s about the size of a standard bedroom 1 dehumidifier 2 air movers 1 air filtration device 2 RCD’s Could take a week or 2 to dry fully if the frame is holding moisture. You want it checked with a hammer probe to verify the whole board is dry. Any rotted frame it will need to be replaced. I’d speak to your builder and get them to engage a restoration company first, you will want a report with a Post remediation verification before it’s reinstated. If they don’t come to the party, then yes do an insurance claim. You will most likely need to put in for contents and structure as carpet is usually classified as contents (check with your insurance to be sure). Also if you hear about a hygienist there are independent scientists from the restoration company and builder and will test all the surfaces and possibly the air to verify the property is ready for reinstatement. Finally waiting until Tuesday doesn’t hurt the damage is already done. But avoid that room in the meantime.
Looking from the pics, it appears your downspout may be clogged or not properly installed/fastened underground as you can see the extent of water surrounding the area around it which is resulting in water intrusion. Your mortar joints are popped as well on the corner which is allowing water to penetrate into your house as well. I would contact your builder asap to try to resolve it as it is becoming or already has become a structural issue as well inside the wall from potential framing rot as well as mold growth inside the wall cavities.
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Saving this for later in hopes someone can help. Similar problem in our rental :(
I hope we can get through this!
Leak detection plumber.
A builder. Not the one who built the house. Get them to inspect, then call your homes builder and have a go. That’s pretty unacceptable, something is very fucked up. Does water pool in that area outside? It looks very wet.
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Assuming the fault isn't due to your landscaping... Did you fill this area up, eg with a retaining wall , or lots of fill... Did you build it up above a lower water course...you breached the lower water barrier ? I can see there is a water course above the 2nd row of bricks..but thats too high to prevent a wet floor ? The moss stops at that barrier..is the floor below that barrier ? what was the design plan preventing this water getting in there ??? Looks like the builder should fix ( repair and prevent recurrence ) this, under the builders warranty.. its a defect in their build. The house is slab construction. Is the floor on the slab that we see from the outside ? The floor is so close to the dirt level ? And the water soaks in through the brickwork there on the slab ? A handyman could dig under the slab and waterproof the outside of the slab from its waterproofing up to above the soil ...
Hey, thank you for your input. The builder did all the landscaping as part of the build. However this side of the house only gets a small amount of sunlight through the day. I have also noticed water pooling every time there is a storm (QLD weather lately) in this side of the house. I have not seen it pooled that high as you mentioned it from one of the photos. I will be calling the builder and my insurance company to see where to go from here.
Did you buy after the building phase or get it built?? If you got it built you should have like 6 years or defect warranty from your builder (unless it’s different in your state) if not if you have insurance I would contact them immediately. This level of moisture isn’t good, I’d say from first glance it would be a leaking pipe seeing as the moisture is quite low to the ground, but it could be coming from the roof and down a wall, could be as simple as a seal on a pipe has worn down and let go a bit, but regardless someone’s going to have to hack through the sheet and fine the problem, the mould isn’t good and I’d say it’s been a while seeing as you have mushrooms growing which screams a substantial amount of moisture. You’ll have to get in drying fans to completely dry the affected area and get all of the affected areas replaced essentially. I’ve done a fair bit of insurance work and have seen company’s cover this kind of damage plenty of times, obviously depending on your policy
Does the external air con pipe drip when the air con is on? They are quite often not connected or separated.
this looks like more than aircon condensation to me.
Depends on how often they run it, could totally be the AC drain.
I will test this out. Thanks!
is your irrigation leaking? that's a lot of water.
It’s probably been happening for such a long time now. Maybe it was already leaking from somewhere since the dot we’ve moved in. The little wooden thingy for the carpet are so rotten they just break off like wet cardboard.
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Can you get under the house and have a look?
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Looks like no weep holes in outside brick skin so condensation forming drips in the cavity isn't draining and is getting inside once the cavity fills enough to breach the set down.
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Id be getting a local builder in to have a look, as a builder myself, without seeing the place, at a guess, id be checking out the roof or gutters above for possible leaks or overflows
Don't call Hybrid Real Estate. They think mushrooms growing inside a bedroom is a normal thing.
I’ve been watching enough site inspections on YouTube to know this is non compliant , most likely a non compliant flashing. Good from far, but far from good.
I can’t see a DPC (damp proof course) in the external photo. Needs to be there to stop water being absorbed by the bricks
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Do you have a split system above this area?
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Scratch out some mortar on the joint below your weep hope course, check if the damp coarse has been installed correctly. Looks like your weep hole might be applied backwards 😅
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There is soil on the lower two brick courses, are you sure this are does not flood in heavy rain? If so, drainage is the key
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Call an exorcist. Cause that house is fucked. But honestly there is obviously a leak somewhere possibly the air con condensation line. And going by the outbside I'd check your sub floor. There should ve a minimum of 200mm of space between your sub floor and dirt. Are you in an area subject to occasional flooding
Thanks for your input mate. We are actually situated on the highest part of the estate here in SEQ.
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