Moisture readings and pest risk in Officer homes
Why a damp wet area wall matters to a building and pest inspection.
In short: Moisture is both a building issue and a pest risk. Our inspectors check it in every wet area.
What we measure
Moisture readings at the base of shower walls, around baths and in laundries.
What raised readings mean
Not always a leak, but often failing sealant or grout letting water through.
Outside the house
Blocked gutters and condensate keep walls wet and draw pests in.
Next steps
Reseal, regrout or have a plumber check, depending on the finding.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Officer. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
