Ashburton has a mix of older timber homes and newer extensions where subfloor changes, drainage upgrades, and tree root activity can lead to uneven floors—our survey measures the levels precisely so you know if it’s cosmetic or structural.
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We take precise floor level readings across multiple points in each accessible room to identify slopes, dips, and high points. This matters because a single “wonky spot” can be isolated, while consistent fall across an area can indicate broader support or ground movement.
We focus on junctions where Ashburton homes have been extended or reconfigured, such as rear living additions or opened-up hallways. These transition zones commonly reveal differential settlement or slight rotation between old and new construction, which can drive cracking and uneven thresholds.
Bathrooms, laundries, and tiled kitchens are checked carefully because rigid finishes show movement early. We compare level changes around these areas to help identify whether you’re looking at a structural issue or localised effects from moisture, past leaks, or floor build-up changes.
Where access allows, we align the level profile with typical support lines (bearers, joists, stump rows) to see if deviations match the framing layout. This helps separate floor deflection from potential stump settlement or bearer sag, improving the quality of recommendations.
We measure along hallways and across door openings because these areas show how movement affects day-to-day function—binding doors, gaps at architraves, and uneven steps. The profile also assists trades in planning re-levelling, re-stumping, or flooring replacement.
Your report includes the measured results, an easy-to-read summary of notable variations, and practical guidance on what to do next. If the readings suggest active or significant movement, we outline sensible options such as monitoring intervals, drainage review, or structural engineering input.
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Yes. Many Ashburton weatherboards use subfloor framing on stumps, so small changes in stump support, bearer condition, or local ground moisture can translate into noticeable floor variation. A Digital Floor Level Survey quantifies the slope and pinpoints where it changes, which is useful for deciding whether re-levelling, re-stumping, or targeted subfloor repairs are likely to address the symptoms you’re seeing.
You’ll receive a floor level profile based on digital readings taken across key rooms and transition points. The report highlights where variations are most pronounced, describes likely contributors based on the dwelling type, and explains what the results may mean for usability and finishes (doors, tiles, cabinetry). It also outlines practical next steps, such as monitoring, drainage review, or further structural advice.
It can’t diagnose every crack on its own, but it’s a strong piece of evidence. If cracking aligns with measurable, consistent floor movement (such as a clear fall across a room or a step at an extension junction), it increases the likelihood that movement is contributing. If levels are stable with minimal variation, cracking may be more related to shrinkage, minor settlement already completed, or localised issues.
We focus on the line where the original home meets the extension, plus nearby wet areas and openings where movement shows up first. In Ashburton, extensions are often built years after the original structure, sometimes on different footing systems or with changed drainage around the rear yard. The survey helps confirm whether the two sections are moving differently and whether the transition is stable or trending.
Not necessarily. Uneven levels can result from long-term settlement that has stabilised, localised subfloor deflection, or previous re-levelling that wasn’t uniform. The key is the pattern and severity of the variation and whether there are supporting signs like fresh cracking, new gaps, or worsening door operation. We explain what the readings suggest and whether monitoring or specialist assessment is sensible.
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