Ashburton has a mix of older timber homes and updated extensions—small changes in floor level can reveal subfloor movement, renovation mismatch, or moisture-related settlement before cracks and sticking doors become costly.
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We take accurate digital readings at a series of points through living areas, hallways, bedrooms, and other accessible spaces to identify how the floor plane changes from one end of the home to the other.
Your results are interpreted as a pattern, not a single number. We identify where the floor rises and falls and the direction of any slope, which helps distinguish localised dips from broader settlement trends.
We pay close attention to level changes at doorways, original-to-extension junctions, and renovated areas. These spots often reveal differential movement between older subfloors and newer construction.
Bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens can influence subfloor conditions through leaks or moisture migration. We include nearby floor points to see if levels change in a way that aligns with these risk areas.
While the service is measurement-focused, we record relevant observations seen during the survey—such as noticeable springiness, obvious subfloor ventilation limitations (where visible), or floor coverings that may mask variation—so the readings have real-world context.
You receive a straightforward summary of what the measurements indicate and when to consider further inspection (for example, subfloor investigation, drainage review, or engineering advice) based on the pattern detected.
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They can. Many Ashburton homes have older front sections with newer rear additions, and the two areas may sit on different construction types or have been built at different times. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey measures across the transition points to show whether level changes are minor and consistent or whether there’s a sharper step or slope that may indicate differential settlement or construction mismatch.
It measures relative height differences across the floor at multiple points using digital levelling equipment. The aim is to identify the shape of the floor plane—where it slopes, where it dips, and how quickly it changes. The results help indicate whether the floor variation is localised (for example, one room) or spread across the building footprint.
It provides strong clues, but it’s not a structural diagnosis on its own. The measurement pattern can suggest whether movement looks localised or widespread and whether it aligns with common contributors like wet areas or extension junctions. If the readings indicate significant or uneven movement, we’ll recommend the most suitable next step—often a subfloor inspection, drainage assessment, or engineer review.
Yes. Timber floors can show minor undulations from age, board cupping, or previous repairs, and some floor coverings can mask dips and humps. That’s why we take multiple readings across each zone rather than relying on a single point. We also note relevant on-site observations so you understand whether the pattern is likely a broad movement issue or a more localised flooring condition.
Clear access is the biggest help. If possible, move small furniture away from the main walking lines in each room so we can take readings at consistent points. Let us know about any rooms that are locked, freshly carpeted, or undergoing works. If you’ve noticed recent changes—new cracks, sticking doors, or a recent leak—tell us so we can focus measurements in those areas.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides precise digital measurements and a clear, action-focused report—ideal for Ashburton homes with older sections, renovations, or suspected floor movement. Call 0485 857 077.