DIGITAL HARBOUR · VICTORIA
Mould Inspection Digital Harbour
Observe · Measure · Discuss
For Digital Harbour, identify the building, room and person arranging access. The precinct name does not establish whether an enquiry concerns an office, apartment or shared interior. Describe the visible concern and room use. Accessible surfaces and humidity information inform the assessment; further work requires separate discussion.
Room use considered
Accessible wall and ceiling observations
Assessment scope agreed before entry
WHAT YOU NOTICE
Clues in a room that is not used every day
Describe the timing, location and visible changes before choosing further work.
Visible marks
Identify growth near an external wall or cupboard and distinguish the affected finish from loose belongings that may obstruct the view.
Odour on entry
Explain whether the smell fades once doors are opened. That timing is helpful but cannot identify what lies in a concealed space.
Wet frames
Note moisture on windows when the room has been closed, including whether nearby paint also shows visible deterioration or growth.
Stained lining
Point out marks around a ceiling or wall junction. Tell us whether their history is known instead of assuming they are recent.
Damp after closure
Mention a surface that feels damp when the room is reopened. Describe the period of closure without presenting it as the proven cause.
Return of marks
Explain if growth reappears despite cleaning between visits. The appointment assesses conditions; it does not guarantee a permanent solution.
VISIBLE · ACCESSIBLE · DISCUSSED
Inspection of the agreed interior
Our inspection assessment remains distinct from a treatment or building-maintenance appointment.
Condition and extent
Explain which areas are shared or outside your access authority so the intended assessment remains clear.
Humidity evidence
Professional hygrometer observations support this assessment. The reading is considered alongside closure, heating and use of the space; it is not certification of hidden materials or a complete building diagnosis.
Open questions
Additional access or another assessment may be needed, rather than guessing the condition of a surface that was not visible.
READINGS IN CONTEXT
Consider the period before the appointment
Tell us about that change. If you have dated photographs or notes from earlier visits, they can help explain the sequence without substituting for the accessible assessment.
Similarly, a damp-looking wall does not identify a leak route by itself. There is no destructive opening, thermal investigation or laboratory test included in the confirmed inspection scope.
ROOMS & SURFACES
Spaces to identify when booking
Bathroom
Explain whether the room was used recently and show any affected accessible finishes.
Kitchen
Identify known moisture events around cupboards and whether the room serves occasional occupants.
Sleeping room
If applicable, describe visible growth near furniture and any view blocked by storage.
Ceiling
Show discolouration and say whether the mark changed between periods of occupancy.
Wall
Mention the accessible wall face and any finish that has deteriorated over time.
Water-affected area
Provide the known event date and distinguish unfinished repairs from completed maintenance.
THE NEXT DECISION
Turn observations into a practical decision
For a managed property, identify the person who can arrange any further access. An inspection does not transfer responsibility for shared maintenance or determine the cause of every building issue.
If treatment is proposed, compare its scope with the removal service. Questions about affected materials or a wider process may need remediation discussion. Neither treatment nor repairs are included in the assessment merely because they are recommended.
PRICES & APPLICABILITY
Arrange the appropriate inspection category
Paid Inspection
AUD $100
Approximately 30 minutes · non-member reference price
Paid Inspection is AUD $100 for approximately 30 minutes. Describe the room count, actual address and access procedure before arranging the appointment. Intermittent occupancy should be explained so the current observations can be understood alongside what you noticed on previous visits.
Free survey / Corporate
AUD $0
Approximately 30 minutes · applicable cases only
Free Survey / Corporate is AUD $0 for eligible cases only. Confirm whether your particular enquiry qualifies; a Digital Harbour office address is not automatic approval. Check service pricing and ask what information is supplied following the assessment.
DIGITAL HARBOUR · LOCAL INSPECTION ENQUIRIES
Inspection enquiries nearby
NewQuay, Victoria Harbour and Batman’s Hill can help identify a nearby enquiry. They are address-navigation references rather than separate inspection inclusions; confirm each actual property and the rooms you want considered.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Questions about your inspection
Can an occasionally used office be assessed?
An agreed visible, accessible interior can be discussed when booking. Describe the office, authority to arrange entry and how often it is used. This does not imply assessment of every shared or restricted space in the building, or eligibility for the corporate category.
What should I record after a period away?
Note the arrival date, visible marks, odour location and whether windows or walls show moisture. Photographs can help explain a change between visits. These observations add context, but they do not establish the cause or prove the condition of concealed materials.
Does airing the room remove the need for assessment?
Airing may change present conditions without answering why visible marks developed. Explain any ventilation change before the visit. The inspection considers the accessible growth and moisture observations, rather than treating one dry or fresh-smelling moment as clearance for the room.
Can fixed cupboards be dismantled during inspection?
Dismantling is not a confirmed inclusion. Tell us which surfaces cannot be viewed behind fixed storage. Access limitations should be discussed before booking, and any separate opening or specialist investigation arranged under an appropriate scope rather than assumed part of the appointment.
Are written findings automatically included?
Ask what information will be communicated after the visit. A written laboratory report is not confirmed, and laboratory testing is outside the stated service. Make any requirement for documentation clear before booking instead of relying on an expectation that has not been agreed.
Does a corporate contact make the appointment free?
The AUD $0 Free Survey / Corporate option has eligibility limits that need confirmation for the case. Explain the assessment sought and the actual address. Otherwise the Paid Inspection reference is AUD $100, approximately 30 minutes, with later treatment and repairs discussed separately.
OBSERVE · MEASURE · DISCUSS
Book around the actual room and its use
Call 03 8652 1296 with your Digital Harbour address and visible concern. Confirm access, assessment scope and the applicable appointment price.
Useful references: Victorian Planning Docklands Plan