Aberfeldie homes near the Maribyrnong River and older timber builds can show subtle floor movement from soil moisture changes and stumps ageing—digital level mapping makes it measurable.
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We take digital floor level readings across living areas, hallways, bedrooms and wet-area approaches to build a clear map of how the floor performs throughout the home, not just one spot where it feels bouncy.
We focus on junctions where original rooms meet additions, raised sections, or renovated areas. These transitions often reveal differential movement that can indicate separate footing systems, stump age differences, or inconsistent subfloor support.
The survey highlights whether the floor slopes consistently (often linked to broader settlement) or shows sharp drops in a small area (more typical of a failed stump, bearer sag, or moisture-affected support point).
Where access allows, we note contributing factors that affect level results, such as ventilation limitations, damp subfloor conditions, or visible bearer/joist support concerns that align with the measured low points.
We document key measurement locations so future checks can be compared like-for-like. This is useful in Aberfeldie where owners want to track movement through seasons or after drainage and stump works.
Your report summarises the level profile, flags areas that warrant further investigation, and explains what trade or specialist is best placed to assess the cause (restumper, builder, plumber/drainage, or engineer).
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Yes. Many Aberfeldie weatherboards sit on stumps, and floor levels can change gradually as stumps age, subfloor moisture varies, or localized supports settle. A Digital Floor Level Survey quantifies the slope and identifies whether movement is spread across the home or concentrated in one corner or room. That helps you decide if it’s a levelling/restumping issue, a drainage driver, or simply minor long-term settlement.
Your report includes a floor level profile that highlights high and low points and the direction of fall across the inspected areas. It explains what the pattern commonly indicates, flags any abrupt level changes, and notes likely contributing factors where observable. It’s designed to be usable in practice—helping you brief a builder, restumper, or engineer with specific locations rather than general descriptions.
Time depends on floorplan size, access, furniture, and how many level transitions we need to capture (for example, between an original section and an extension). Most surveys are completed within a standard inspection appointment, but larger double-storey homes or properties with multiple additions may require more time to measure enough points for an accurate map. We’ll confirm expectations when you book.
They can be. Areas closer to the river corridor may experience higher subfloor humidity and more variable ground moisture, especially where drainage directs water under the house or subfloor ventilation is limited. Those conditions can contribute to stump deterioration or localized settlement over time. A Digital Floor Level Survey won’t diagnose the soil, but it will show whether the movement pattern aligns with moisture-affected areas that warrant follow-up.
Yes, because it gives numbers and a clear map rather than a subjective “the floor feels uneven” statement. Buyers can use the report to ask targeted questions: where the worst movement occurs, whether it’s consistent across the home, and what type of investigation is needed next. It can also help you obtain more accurate quotes for levelling or restumping before you commit to the purchase.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise floor level mapping that’s easy to interpret and practical for renovations, negotiations, and follow-up works. Call 0413 163 187.