MOISTURE & VISIBLE CONDITIONS
Mould Inspection Tally Ho
Noticed a damp wall behind an appliance at your address in Tally Ho? Identify what can be seen safely without disconnecting the appliance or moving electrical fittings. Discuss visible areas, access and moisture information before deciding whether treatment or a separate repair enquiry is appropriate.
Visible surface condition considered
Appliance access discussed
Professional hygrometer information
BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT
Changes to the wall behind the appliance
Marks on the wall behind the appliance are an observation, not a confirmed explanation of the moisture source. Bring the available history and describe what is currently visible.
Visible marks
Show the wall behind the appliance and adjoining clear finishes in the same wider photograph.
A change in smell
Explain when the room smells different and whether that coincides with a visible change.
Droplets or wetness
Distinguish water you have actually seen from an assumption prompted by a stain.
A spreading stain
Compare dated photographs of the wall behind the appliance where available; explain expansion, fading or a changed outline.
Repeat dampness
Note when wetness returns, the room activities around it and any known water event.
Earlier cleaning
Describe any wiping of the wall behind the appliance and how the finish appeared afterwards.
READ THE ROOM
Understand the moisture history, not just the equipment obstruction
Identify what can be seen safely without disconnecting the appliance or moving electrical fittings. Also note whether the room was aired, heated or unused before a reading; humidity at one moment does not describe its whole history.
For the wall behind the appliance, the inspection service is a starting point for accessible observations. Continuing water entry or failing materials may need separate investigation or repair. A visible inspection cannot provide clearance for areas concealed behind the finish.
OBSERVE · MEASURE · DISCUSS
An agreed inspection sequence
An inspection suited to the Tally Ho enquiry
Agree visible access before assessing marks on the wall behind the appliance.
Accessible surfaces
For the wall behind the appliance, visible growth, extent and accessible surface condition are considered. Concealed cavities and fixed obstructions remain outside these observations.
Humidity and moisture information
A professional hygrometer contributes room-air relative-humidity information alongside observations of the wall behind the appliance. Explain the relevant room history; a reading does not identify every water source.
Decisions within scope
For the wall behind the appliance, distinguish surface concerns from damage needing another trade. Ask what observations will be supplied afterwards; laboratory analysis and a particular written report are not assumed inclusions.
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Describe the change
Tell us when marks first appeared on the wall behind the appliance and what changed afterwards.
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Agree safe access
Confirm the rooms, authorised entry and anything obstructing a view of the wall behind the appliance.
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Consider the observations
Consider the visible condition and hygrometer information alongside equipment obstruction.
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Separate the next tasks
Discuss whether the affected finish needs treatment, monitoring or advice from a repair trade.
Rooms and surfaces to consider
Bathroom
Show bathroom corners, tile joints and nearby wall finishes separately.
Bedroom
Show bedroom wall marks and any nearby window condensation.
Kitchen
Photograph kitchen cupboard interiors without disconnecting fixed equipment.
Walls and ceilings
Note where wall marks stop and ceiling staining begins.
CONDITIONS, NOT ASSUMPTIONS
Keep inspection and treatment decisions separate
Treatment of the wall behind the appliance is separate from inspection. Agree scope, material limitations and preparation before authorising mould removal; the appointment price does not include that work.
If dampness continues around the wall behind the appliance, discuss water entry or damaged materials with the appropriate trade. Remediation has a separate scope; future growth cannot be ruled out by inspection.
Confirm the appointment price
AUD $100
Paid Inspection · approximately 30 minutes · non-member reference price
For the wall behind the appliance, the paid non-member inspection reference is AUD100, approximately 30 minutes. Confirm accessible rooms and scope before booking; the prices page provides service references.
An AUD0 corporate survey requires confirmed eligibility. Visible marks on the wall behind the appliance do not automatically qualify for free attendance. Confirm which appointment applies before booking.
TALLY HO · INSPECTION ENQUIRIES
Confirm the actual Tally Ho address
Provide your full address in Tally Ho for your appointment. The location directory assists navigation; availability and access still need confirmation.
Questions before your inspection
Should I disconnect the appliance to expose the wall?
Do not disconnect equipment just for photographs or inspection. Describe what can be seen safely and confirm how the obstruction limits the proposed scope.
What if the wall is visible only through a narrow gap?
Explain the gap and accessible view when booking. A partial observation cannot establish the condition of the whole wall behind the appliance.
Should appliance leaks be treated as confirmed?
Describe water actually seen and any known repairs. Proximity alone does not prove the appliance caused the wall marks or exclude another source.
Can the appointment include electrical checks?
Electrical or appliance testing is not assumed. The inspection concerns accessible building surfaces and moisture information; equipment concerns need separate appropriate assistance.
What photographs help without moving the equipment?
Show the appliance position and any safely visible mark. Explain which parts remain hidden rather than reaching into an unsafe or obstructed space.
Will removal behind the appliance be included?
Treatment is separate from inspection and depends on agreed access. Any equipment movement and preparation need discussion before removal work is authorised.
Describe the visible change before arranging attendance
Call 03 8652 1296 with your address in Tally Ho and details of marks on the wall behind the appliance. Confirm access, inspection scope and the applicable price before arranging attendance.