Brunswick East homes often mix older terraces and weatherboards with newer rear extensions, where subtle floor drops can signal movement between original footings and added works. A digital floor level survey pinpoints the highs and lows in millimetres so you can act on facts, not guesswork.
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We record a series of floor level points across accessible rooms and hallways to create a measurable grid. This shows where the floor is highest and lowest, and whether the change is gradual (often consistent with age) or abrupt (more suggestive of localised settlement or structural change).
Brunswick East renovations often join older footings to newer slabs or bearer-and-joist areas. We take targeted readings at thresholds and structural transitions to identify step-downs or twists that can indicate differential movement between the original house and later additions.
The survey helps distinguish a central “sag” (often related to subfloor support, bearer stiffness, or moisture effects) from “hogging” where edges lift relative to the middle. Knowing the pattern matters because it changes what follow-up checks are most useful.
We pay particular attention to bathrooms, laundries and kitchens where historic leaks, poor ventilation, or past re-tiling can affect the floor structure. Concentrated drops or unevenness near wet areas can point to moisture-related deterioration or subfloor conditions worth investigating.
Your report includes easy-to-read outputs showing relative differences across the floor surface (in millimetres) and where the changes occur. This makes it practical to share with a builder, engineer, or renovation designer when planning rectification or upgrades.
If the property shows signs of movement, the survey provides baseline data you can use for comparison later. Repeat surveys can confirm whether the issue is stable, seasonal, or progressively worsening—particularly useful for Brunswick East homes with ongoing renovation stages.
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Yes. In Brunswick East, we often see unevenness where older front rooms meet newer rear extensions, or where subfloor ventilation is limited under the original structure. It doesn’t automatically mean a major defect, but a digital survey shows whether the change is a gentle fall typical of age or a sharper step that may indicate differential movement, moisture effects, or altered supports.
A building inspection can note that floors feel uneven, but it usually won’t quantify the extent and direction of the fall across the home. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures and maps the relative levels, showing where the biggest changes are and whether they follow a pattern. That data is useful for planning rectification, assessing movement, and communicating clearly with builders or engineers.
It can help by confirming whether the symptoms align with measurable floor movement. Sticking doors and recurring cracks may be linked to a change in floor plane, especially around openings, corridors, or extension junctions. The survey provides a detailed snapshot so you can see if the floor is dropping in a specific zone or twisting across the layout, guiding smarter next steps.
They can be. Brunswick East has plenty of established street trees and small rear yards, and trees can influence ground moisture conditions over time. Narrow side access can also affect drainage and how water moves away from the building footprint. A digital floor level survey won’t diagnose the cause on its own, but it can reveal movement patterns that justify drainage checks or further assessment.
Use the survey as a pre-renovation baseline and a design input. If the report shows a pronounced fall or twist, you can factor it into flooring choices, cabinetry tolerances, and decisions about re-levelling or subfloor works before finishes go in. It also helps you brief your builder accurately, especially when tying new work into older sections of the home.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections measures floor levels precisely and explains what the patterns mean for Brunswick East homes, especially where old structures meet newer extensions. Call 0413 163 187 to organise your survey.