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Ascot Vale’s mix of older cottages, renovated period homes and newer townhouses can hide uneven floors behind fresh finishes. A digital floor level survey helps confirm whether slopes are cosmetic or a sign of footing movement influenced by local moisture changes and site drainage.
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We take relative floor level measurements across accessible rooms and circulation areas to identify the direction and magnitude of slope. This matters because a consistent fall can point to overall footing settlement, while abrupt changes can indicate localised support issues or altered framing.
Readings are compiled to show where the floor peaks and dips. Patterns help separate likely structural movement (e.g., a corner dropping) from practical issues such as a crowned hallway board or a step at an extension junction.
We focus extra measurements near bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and external doors where leaks or poor drainage can lead to swelling, subfloor moisture or support deterioration. These zones frequently explain localised floor distortion in Ascot Vale’s older housing stock.
Where an original home meets an extension, we measure on both sides of the junction to quantify any step or differential movement. This is critical in Ascot Vale where rear additions and re-stumping upgrades can leave the old and new structures behaving differently.
We document access constraints (tight crawl spaces, stored items, limited openings) and explain how they affect coverage. Knowing what couldn’t be measured is essential when deciding whether a more detailed investigation is needed.
Your report summarises the measured variations, highlights areas that warrant closer inspection, and outlines sensible follow-ups (such as checking drainage, plumbing leaks, stump condition or engaging an engineer where warranted). It’s written for decision-making, not just data.
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Yes. Many older Ascot Vale homes have timber floors supported by stumps or bearers that can move over time, especially where subfloor ventilation or drainage has been altered by renovations. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey measures how the floor is actually performing across the home, helping you separate minor age-related unevenness from patterns that suggest support movement or moisture-related distortion.
We measure accessible internal floor areas such as living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and, where possible, zones adjacent to kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. We take multiple readings to build a pattern rather than a single spot check. Areas obstructed by heavy furniture, stored items or restricted access are noted so you understand the coverage and any limitations of the results.
The survey provides accurate level data and highlights movement patterns, but it does not prescribe structural rectification on its own. If the readings show significant variation or a pattern consistent with footing movement, we’ll recommend appropriate next steps, which may include a closer subfloor inspection, plumbing and drainage checks, or an engineer’s assessment before any major works are planned.
They can, which is why measurement across the junction is so important. Ascot Vale homes often have rear additions where the original structure and the newer slab or framed floor behave differently. Our survey helps quantify any step, slope or twist between the two areas and flags whether the change appears abrupt (often construction-related) or progressive (more consistent with ongoing movement).
Use the report to ask focused questions and budget realistically. If level changes cluster near wet areas, you can request evidence of leak repairs or drainage upgrades. If a corner shows a consistent drop, you can seek details of stump replacement, prior restumping, or engineering advice. The measurements also help you decide whether the issue is manageable maintenance or something that warrants specialist review before you commit.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0485 857 077 for precise floor level measurements and a report that clearly shows where unevenness sits in the home and what to investigate next in Ascot Vale.