SEDDON · VICTORIA
Mould Inspection Seddon
Observe · Measure · Discuss
Moving a small item can reveal a wall you have not seen for some time. If you notice growth behind furniture at a Seddon address, describe the exposed surface and anything still obstructed. The inspection assesses visible accessible conditions and moisture information. It does not require you to dismantle storage or assume that every hidden wall has the same problem.
Accessible wall condition considered
Furniture obstructions discussed
Moisture information in room context
WHAT YOU NOTICE
Notice where the visible marks stop
Describe the exposed portion accurately and identify the area you cannot see, rather than estimating the entire hidden extent.
Growth behind furniture
Point out the visible patch and the item previously in front of it. An obstruction can limit assessment of its full extent.
Odour near storage
Explain where mustiness is noticeable and whether it persists after access changes. Smell cannot prove what is behind fixed joinery.
Condensation close by
Note window moisture or droplets on nearby surfaces. These observations add context without establishing the condition behind every item.
Stained paint
Describe visible discolouration separately from loose belongings. A stain does not by itself show whether a concealed surface is still damp.
A damp wall face
Explain when the exposed wall appeared damp. Avoid scraping, pressing or disturbing a fragile finish to demonstrate it at the visit.
Growth after wiping
Mention which exposed portion was cleaned and when. That history cannot be used to clear an adjoining area that remained covered.
VISIBLE · ACCESSIBLE · DISCUSSED
The wall that can actually be assessed
The inspection scope depends on agreed visible and accessible areas.
Condition and extent
We consider growth and accessible wall or ceiling condition around the concern. Identify furniture and fixed storage that obstruct the view so the assessment can distinguish observed surfaces from areas not reached.
Humidity information
A professional hygrometer supports room room-air humidity observations. The position and use of the room matter when interpreting findings; a reading cannot establish the condition of a wall face hidden by a wardrobe.
Limitations explained
Where a concealed surface is important to the decision, an appropriate separate access arrangement may be required.
READINGS IN CONTEXT
Access and moisture answer different questions
Describe when you moved the item and what you saw immediately afterwards. Current room conditions should not be presented as a reconstruction of everything that happened behind furniture during that period.
The observations may support discussion of the room’s conditions without proving a particular cause. Laboratory identification, air sampling and concealed-space clearance are not part of the confirmed assessment.
ROOMS & SURFACES
Identify obstructions in the room list
Bathroom
Mention affected surfaces around accessible storage and any ceiling marks above them.
Kitchen
Identify fixed cupboards that block wall faces and any known water event.
Bedroom
Describe the exposed patch behind a wardrobe, bedhead or other large furnishing.
Ceiling
Point out stains visible above tall storage without assuming hidden corners are clear.
Wall
Explain which portion is exposed and which remains covered or inaccessible.
Leak-affected area
Mention earlier water entry and storage that prevents a clear view afterwards.
THE NEXT DECISION
Discuss what remains out of view
Do not describe the inspection as assessing every wall behind storage if those surfaces were not seen. Information passed to an owner or manager should retain the same limitations.
An agreed removal scope can be discussed separately for suitable surfaces. More extensive or uncertain conditions may need remediation assessment. Treating furniture, moving fixed storage and repairing damp sources are not confirmed inclusions in the inspection appointment.
PRICES & APPLICABILITY
Price and access planning
Paid Inspection
AUD $100
Approximately 30 minutes · non-member reference price
Paid Inspection is AUD $100 and takes approximately 30 minutes. Explain the obstruction and affected rooms when booking. The approximate duration does not include an assumed furniture-moving service or unlimited investigation of inaccessible walls.
Free survey / Corporate
AUD $0
Approximately 30 minutes · applicable cases only
Free Survey / Corporate at AUD $0 is reserved for applicable cases, with eligibility confirmed in advance. Check service categories and prices and ask what information will be communicated afterwards rather than assuming a written laboratory report.
SEDDON · LOCAL INSPECTION ENQUIRIES
Inspection enquiries nearby
Footscray, Kingsville and Yarraville are nearby navigation references. For the Seddon enquiry, give the actual address and accessible wall concern, including any furniture that prevents the intended surface assessment.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Questions about your inspection
Should I move a wardrobe before the inspection?
Explain the obstruction when enquiring rather than assuming heavy furniture must be moved. Moving or dismantling it is not a confirmed inclusion. Agree which surfaces are accessible and whether a separate safe access arrangement is needed for the area of concern.
Can visible mould behind one item prove the whole wall is affected?
No. The inspection considers the portion that can be seen and accessed. A hidden adjoining area may be uncertain, and its condition should not be inferred from the visible patch.
Will the service assess the furniture itself?
The confirmed focus is visible accessible areas and their condition, with walls, ceilings and surroundings discussed. Do not assume textile or furniture treatment is included.
Does a dry room reading clear the wall behind a cupboard?
A current humidity observation cannot establish the state of an unseen wall face. It is considered with visible conditions and room history. Where the decision depends on concealed material, further access or a different assessment may be necessary.
What if the marks were wiped before I noticed their size?
Explain that limitation and provide a photograph if one exists. Current observations can still inform the discussion, but the earlier extent should not be invented.
Is moving storage included in the AUD $100 visit?
The fee refers to a Paid Inspection of approximately 30 minutes. A moving or dismantling service is not a confirmed inclusion. Describe the access problem before booking and keep treatment, repairs and any additional access work as separate decisions.
OBSERVE · MEASURE · DISCUSS
Explain the exposed wall and the obstruction
Call 03 8652 1296 with your Seddon address and the surfaces available for assessment. Confirm access limits and the applicable inspection price before booking.