Burnt Bridge homes often mix older brick veneer with renovated interiors, where minor subfloor movement can show up as sloping floors, sticky doors and cracked cornices—digital floor level readings help confirm whether it’s cosmetic or a foundation concern.
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We take a series of digital measurements through accessible internal areas to build a floor level profile. This shows the direction and magnitude of any fall or hump, helping differentiate general slope from localised movement that can point to a support or footing issue.
Results are presented so you can compare areas side by side (for example, living zone versus bedroom wing). This matters in Burnt Bridge homes with extensions, where differential movement between old and new sections can cause cracking at junctions.
We identify patterns such as “dish” settlement, edge drop, or isolated low points. Pattern matters because it can suggest likely causes—such as moisture variation at external walls, subfloor bearer movement, or compression at a single stump location.
While the service focuses on floor levels, we also note visible contributors like downpipe discharge, ponding near the house, blocked subfloor vents, or garden beds against walls. These factors commonly influence movement on Ringwood-area blocks.
Bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens can introduce long-term moisture, while areas around fireplaces or load-bearing walls can show different movement behaviour. We pay close attention to these zones to help explain why one part of the floor may be behaving differently.
Your report documents where readings were taken and what variation was measured. This gives you something tangible to share with a stumping contractor, builder, or engineer when seeking advice, costing repairs, or negotiating a purchase in Burnt Bridge.
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Yes. Many older Burnt Bridge brick veneer homes sit on subfloors or footings that can move with soil moisture changes. A digital level survey records the actual floor variation room to room, which helps confirm whether cracks and sticking doors align with measurable movement. It’s a practical first step before you commit to restumping, re-levelling, or major internal renovations.
We measure accessible internal floor areas to create a representative level profile, focusing on main traffic paths and key rooms where movement is usually noticed. We take multiple readings rather than a single point, because patterns matter. If access is limited by furniture or floor coverings, we’ll explain how that affects coverage and what extra steps may be needed for a fuller map.
It can’t diagnose every cause on its own, but it provides strong direction. The readings show where the floor has dropped or lifted and whether the movement is localised or widespread. That information helps a builder or engineer decide whether the likely fix is subfloor re-levelling/restumping, drainage corrections, or further structural assessment before underpinning is considered.
Often, yes. Where an extension meets an original dwelling, the two sections can move at different rates due to different footings, fill, drainage changes, or construction eras. A digital floor level survey helps identify step-downs, ridges, or twisting across the junction. That’s especially useful if you’re seeing cracking near doorways to additions or uneven floors through open-plan renovated areas.
Use it as evidence for decision-making and negotiations. If the readings show notable variation in specific zones, you can ask targeted questions about past stumping, drainage work, or cracking repairs. You can also share the profile with a contractor for indicative pricing, then factor that cost into your offer or conditions. It helps keep discussions factual rather than subjective.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides clear digital measurements and a practical report, so you can act on floor movement concerns with confidence—call 0485 857 077 to organise your survey.