What we look for in Flemington
Housing: Narrow Victorian terraces and Edwardian cottages on small blocks near Racecourse Road, public housing towers and walk-ups, and newer apartment buildings toward the river.
Flemington has narrow Victorian terraces and Edwardian cottages on small blocks near Racecourse Road, public housing towers and walk-ups, and newer apartment buildings closer to the river. The terraces are the inspector's main concern, because shared party walls, cellars and tight subfloors limit what can be seen, and moisture often comes from a neighbour's leaking roof or a shared downpipe rather than from the house itself. Rear yards are small, so decks and paved courtyards are built right against the back wall and cover the original floor vents. The low ground toward the Maribyrnong River and Flemington Racecourse is flat and holds water, and blocks in that direction are inspected with extra care in the subfloor. The inspector also checks the timber in rear lane fences and old outbuildings, which are often the first thing found active. Owners in terraces should raise concerns early about shared walls, fix any damp in the cellar and keep the courtyard drainage flowing away from the house.
We regularly inspect properties around Flemington Racecourse, Racecourse Road shops, Newmarket Station and Debneys Park.