Ascot Vale’s mix of older weatherboard homes, renovated cottages and extended dwellings can hide subtle floor movement—especially where subfloors, stumps and drainage have changed over time. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where floors dip, heave or twist so you can make confident repair or purchase decisions.
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We take systematic readings across each accessible room to build a clear picture of how the floor plane changes throughout the home. This matters because localised dips can point to subfloor support issues, while broad slopes can indicate wider settlement or movement across the footprint.
We pay close attention to doorways and transition points between original sections and later additions. A sudden change in level can indicate differential movement between two structures, which is common where Ascot Vale homes have been extended at the rear.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are assessed for level variations that may align with moisture-related movement. Persistent moisture can affect subfloor timbers and supports, and the levelling data helps pinpoint where the floor response is most pronounced.
We compare digital readings with on-site indicators such as cracking, skirting gaps, uneven thresholds and sticking doors. This helps you understand whether what you can see matches the measured movement, which strengthens decision-making about repairs or further investigations.
Your report presents the results in an easy-to-follow format, highlighting the direction and magnitude of level variation. We explain what the pattern suggests and where to focus follow-up, such as subfloor inspection, drainage review, or specialist advice.
The survey provides a measurable baseline that can be re-checked after repairs, seasonal changes, or renovation works. This is useful if you’re planning re-stumping, levelling, or structural adjustments and want to verify whether movement has stabilised.
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Many older homes in Ascot Vale are raised with subfloors that rely on stumps, bearers and joists staying aligned over time. If supports settle, shift or deteriorate, the first sign is often uneven floors rather than obvious external damage. A digital floor level survey quantifies the slope and pinpoints where the changes are greatest, helping you target subfloor inspection and repairs to the right areas.
The survey measures floor level variation and shows the pattern of movement, which is valuable evidence when considering re-stumping or levelling. While it doesn’t replace structural design advice, it can indicate whether the issue appears localised (suggesting specific supports) or widespread (suggesting broader settlement). We also note visible symptoms that align with the readings and outline sensible next steps for specialist input where needed.
Readings are taken across accessible internal floor areas to build a representative map of the home’s floor plane. We focus on main rooms, hallways and transition points, and we take extra care around areas where movement often shows up—such as doorways, wet areas and the junction between original rooms and additions. If access is limited by furniture, floor coverings or locked rooms, we’ll document limitations and work with what’s safely accessible.
They can be. When an original structure meets a newer extension, the two sections may behave differently as materials, footing systems and loads vary. Even small differences can create a noticeable step or slope across a doorway. A Digital Floor Level Survey is well suited to Ascot Vale renovations because it can detect and document those transition changes, helping you decide whether it’s cosmetic, settlement-related, or worth further investigation.
Use the results to plan sequencing and budget. If the survey shows significant variation, it may be smarter to address subfloor supports or levelling before installing new cabinetry, tiling, or joinery that depends on flat floors. The mapped readings can guide where to lift flooring, where to inspect below, and which areas to prioritise. It also provides a baseline to re-check after works to confirm the outcome.
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Contact us for more informationChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise digital measurements and a clear report that helps you act on floor movement findings. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection in Ascot Vale.