Bellfield homes often blend older timber floors with renovated extensions, and even small foundation movement can show up as sloping rooms, sticking doors, or uneven transitions between original and new areas.
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We take multiple readings across key rooms to show how the floor plane changes throughout the home. This matters because movement is rarely uniform—patterns can point to localised issues (such as a corner dropping) versus broader settlement.
We focus on level changes where older Bellfield floor structures meet newer works, including doorways, hall transitions, and open-plan openings. These junctions often reveal differential settlement or construction tolerances that can affect tiles, cabinetry alignment, and door operation.
The survey notes the highest and lowest measured areas and the general direction of fall. Knowing the slope direction helps you understand whether the floor is generally “dishing”, “rolling”, or dropping toward an external wall, which supports better follow-up decisions.
Where accessible, we pay attention to wet-area thresholds and surrounding floor levels. This is important because rigid finishes and waterproofing details can be stressed by movement, and unevenness can also affect drainage falls and door clearances.
The process is non-invasive and focuses on accessible surfaces without lifting finishes. You get measurable data while keeping the inspection practical for occupied homes and pre-purchase timeframes in Bellfield.
Your report summarises the measured variations, highlights areas that warrant monitoring, and explains when it’s sensible to seek structural engineering advice. This keeps the outcome practical for buyers, owners, and renovators rather than just listing numbers.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Many Bellfield properties include older suspended timber floors where minor settlement, stump condition, or subfloor moisture can create noticeable slopes. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey gives you measured variations across rooms, not just a visual opinion. It’s particularly useful if doors stick, floors feel springy, or you can see patching around cornices and archways that may be masking movement.
Your report documents the measured level changes across accessible internal areas and notes the pattern of variation (for example, a general fall in one direction or a localised low point). We also identify key transitions, such as between hallways and living areas, and explain what the readings may indicate. Where appropriate, we outline practical next steps, including monitoring or seeking engineering advice.
No. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey focuses specifically on floor level variation and movement patterns. It doesn’t replace a building and pest inspection, which assesses a broader range of defects, safety issues and timber pest risks. Many Bellfield buyers choose both: the building and pest inspection for overall condition, and the floor level survey when they want extra clarity on sloping floors or renovation junctions.
Often, yes. Extensions can introduce different footings, different floor systems, or different construction tolerances, which may present as a height change at a doorway or an uneven transition underfoot. We measure across these junctions to show the magnitude and direction of the change. The results help you decide whether it appears stable, needs monitoring, or warrants further investigation before you renovate or buy.
Clear access helps accuracy and efficiency. If possible, move small rugs, keep walkways open, and ensure we can enter key rooms, especially where the floor feels uneven. If the home is tenanted, coordinate access to bedrooms and living areas. We don’t need to lift finishes for a basic survey, but unobstructed floor surfaces allow more measurement points and a clearer overall map.
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