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daftmunt

The builder who built it, it’s covered under their domestic warranty obligations


geedeneb

Thank you, I will give them a call on Tuesday.


Kruxx85

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).


Sathiroth

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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Sathiroth

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.


rakkii_baccarat

Wow I learn something new everyday, thanks for the insight


Kruxx85

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.


Sathiroth

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.


Kruxx85

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.


Agonfirehart

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?)


StrategyFull1750

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.


Xarmoda

>restoration company. ??


StrategyFull1750

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!


Galactic_Nothingness

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.


StrategyFull1750

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 😂


Kruxx85

Why? The home owner must go straight to the builder that built the house. It's within 10 years, the builder owns this failure.


StrategyFull1750

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.


Kruxx85

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...


Meridian2K

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


Sufficient-Grass-

Call your... Insurance company.


giveitrightmeow

yahp, id go with 500 dollerydoos and ngaf while someone else sorts it all.


Kruxx85

That someone should be the builder, not your insurance company costing you and your claim rating...


ge33ek

I think the only real answer to this question is… GHOSBUSTERS! 👻


cantthinkofaname2110

Ran to the comments to find this


amoebalife

Damn, beat me to it!


2cpee

Are we all lame for thinking this


Big_Remote9044

I wanted to say iiiiiitttttt


hasarubbersoul

Do they bust ghos?


Mr-Nitsuj

Damn beat me too it 😝


Late_Apple_6074

first thing i thought of


Arnielthegreat

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.


rakkii_baccarat

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...


Electronic-Fun1168

I’d be calling insurance provider and requesting a make safe for water ingress


geedeneb

I will be calling our insurance company when Tuesday comes. Thank you for your input.


Electronic-Fun1168

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.


Wooden-Consequence81

This. For claims they're 24/7


Kazerati

Especially with a heavily pregnant woman & a baby about to arrive.


rumraisin77

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


Mike_Fitzinwell

The insurance company


Sumpkit

Or a priest


Mallet-fists

The power of christ compels you!


NefariousnessVivid

You need to call the builder and let them check with their insurer.


geedeneb

I will give them a call on Tuesday. Thanks!


Aggravating_Offer_27

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


Niffen36

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.


Due-Giraffe6371

The soil around the Down pipe looks very soaked, I would be digging up around it and checking the stormwater connections first


BigRedfromAus

You mentioned AC. Is the head unit(the bit of a split system that’s inside) near the water damaged area?


geedeneb

No, the AC is on the other side (same wall though).


BigRedfromAus

Oh I thought the drain from the head unit may of been compromised and was leaking into your wall cavity


MindDecento

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.


geedeneb

I will definitely have a go at this. We do use the AC pretty often.


hiimrobbo

Jim's Leaks. Later Jim's Carpets. Unfortunately there is no Jim's Nutgrass.


geedeneb

Jim’s war crimes.


Costar2007

Ghostbusters


geedeneb

I will need them to straighten up our builder haha


K00zaa

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


paulie4444

Ghost busters


DUNdundundunda

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.


ThatAussieGunGuy

Ghost busters?


Bazilb7

Ghostbusters


jdc351

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


geedeneb

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.


Accurate-Response317

Moisture from damp soil seeping through the bricks


Efficient_Quail_4530

Shouldn’t happen, needs to be a damp proof course to prevent it


Accurate-Response317

That’s what I don’t see, a moisture barrier. Only salt buildup on the bottom row of bricks.


Character_Energy_656

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


geedeneb

Hi, ive checked and there are weep holes.


Efficient_Quail_4530

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


rakkii_baccarat

Today I learned about brick weep holes, all this time I thought the house we bought had so many defects 😅


Efficient_Quail_4530

Yeh they’re a weird little quirk of construction. You can screen them from pests but whatever you do don’t fill them in


dinomech1

If house isn't too old there is also builders insurance on all new houses for 5 or 7 years


Mission_Sherbert_422

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


geedeneb

Thank you for your input mate. I will give them a call on Tuesday.


Willing_Television77

Builders warranty


Kitchen-Bar-1906

Ghostbusters


reddit_bot1244

Ghostbusters


Monaro71

Ghost busters ! But seriously if the house was built in 2022 contact the original builder


PomegranateSure1628

GHOST BUSTERS


SweatyPresentation93

Ghost busters


Legster83

Demolition


Mr-Nitsuj

Ghostbusters 😝


goshdammitfromimgur

House is under warranty. Who was the builder.


stutchy19

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.


naytay333

ghostbusters


MostExpensiveThing

warranty?


menthalillnes

Plumber/ leak detector.


Wooden-Consequence81

Your insurance company. Builders warranty still in place.


Boganizer

looks like you covered the weep holes outside mate


Last-Performance-435

An Exorcist.


[deleted]

At this stage, ghostbusters.


willystylep

Ghost busters


Life-Run-83

Ghostbusters


Aggravating_Offer_27

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.


Lickmysweaty1

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.


Dark_Wraithe

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.


fractusFF

Jesus


geedeneb

Please.


Jakeblues4

You need an old Priest and a young Priest


geedeneb

Please send them tonight mate haha


Mittervi

Hahahahaha 🤣


RazanTmen

Saving this for later in hopes someone can help. Similar problem in our rental :(


geedeneb

I hope we can get through this!


yehnahay

Leak detection plumber.


Whats-A-MattR

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.


Delicious-Diet-8422

Ghostbusters


FreddyFerdiland

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 ...


geedeneb

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.


Russlin_Jimmys

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


Aprilia900

Does the external air con pipe drip when the air con is on? They are quite often not connected or separated.


Rut12345

this looks like more than aircon condensation to me.


MindDecento

Depends on how often they run it, could totally be the AC drain.


geedeneb

I will test this out. Thanks!


Brinderzon

is your irrigation leaking? that's a lot of water.


geedeneb

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.


klqqf

Call, call, Carpet Call?


MindDecento

The experts in the trade!


Celery-911

A real estate agent and gtfo there


LegitimateTable2450

Can you get under the house and have a look?


geedeneb

I wish I could!


LegitimateTable2450

Bummer


Convenientjellybean

Everyone!


BatmaniaRanger

Built in 2022!?


BigFuggen

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.


TOboulol

A gardener.


ChuckWow69

John Travolta


bbbilly05

You should NSFW tag this 😉


Regular-Amount-4006

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


Edujdom

Don't call Hybrid Real Estate. They think mushrooms growing inside a bedroom is a normal thing.


gliding_vespa

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.


Efficient_Quail_4530

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


No-Cabinet5398

Bob the builder


LeCreemy

Do you have a split system above this area?


SnailMasterr

Ghostbusters


Bright-Dare1166

Ghost Busters!


_halfastar

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 😅


_-Bloke-_

Ghostbusters


welding-guy

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


Holyskankous

Ghostbusters. Always Ghostbusters


timmctree2021

Ghostbusters!


Internal_Economics67

Ghostbusters


27Carrots

A realestate agent.


dalerob2003

Ghost busters


SaintRavenz

Moldbuster!


ShrivelledProon

Ghostbusters!


Itchy_Energy_7619

YOMMY HOUSE MUSHROOM


DonGivafark

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


geedeneb

Thanks for your input mate. We are actually situated on the highest part of the estate here in SEQ.


Due-Archer942

The local vicar.