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Avondale Heights homes often mix older brick veneer builds with extensions and renovations—digital floor level readings help confirm whether unevenness is cosmetic or a sign of movement.
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We take systematic readings across accessible rooms (such as living, bedrooms, hallway and kitchen areas) to build a clear map of how the floor performs, rather than relying on a quick spot check.
The report shows whether floors fall consistently in one direction or change abruptly. Consistent falls can suggest long-term settlement, while sharp transitions can indicate localised movement, past repairs, or structural changes.
Where a home has been extended or opened up, we compare readings across the junctions to highlight differential movement that can lead to cracking, sticking doors, and ongoing rework of finishes.
We pay close attention to areas commonly affected by moisture variation—bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and entries—because persistent moisture changes can contribute to floor level changes and ongoing distortion.
Your report explains which patterns are typically monitored and which should be assessed further, helping you decide whether to engage a structural engineer, plumber, or drainage specialist.
The recorded readings provide a benchmark you can compare against later, which is especially useful if you plan renovations, underpinning discussions, or want to track movement season to season.
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Avondale Heights homes often show a mix of original construction and later renovations, and uneven floors can be dismissed as “old house character”. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey gives you measured data that shows where the floor changes, how quickly it changes, and whether it aligns with common movement patterns. It’s a practical step before you commit to repairs, renegotiation, or further structural advice.
We take digital readings across accessible internal floor areas, typically including living zones, hallways and bedrooms, and we add extra points where the floor feels uneven or where cracking and door jamming have been noted. The aim is to build a consistent measurement grid so the results show patterns, not isolated numbers. If access is limited, we document limitations and what that means for interpretation.
The survey provides measured floor level data and our interpretation of the movement pattern, but it does not replace a structural engineering design or an underpinning specification. If the readings show abrupt changes, significant differential movement, or patterns consistent with footing issues, we’ll recommend the right next step—often an engineer assessment and checks for contributing factors like drainage, plumbing leaks, or subfloor conditions.
They can be, especially where an extension meets an older section of the house or where load paths have changed after walls were removed. Different construction periods can mean different footing depths, soil preparation, or subfloor systems, which may settle differently over time. Our survey compares readings across these junctions so you can see whether the level change is gradual or concentrated at the connection point.
Use the report to plan works around the actual level behaviour of the home. If the readings show a consistent fall, you can discuss levelling approaches with your builder before installing cabinetry, tiling, or new flooring. If there’s a sharp drop or twist in one zone, it may be smarter to investigate the cause first—such as moisture management, subfloor supports, or footing performance—before spending on finishes.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise digital floor readings and a detailed, easy-to-act-on report—call 0485 857 077 to arrange an inspection in Avondale Heights 3034.