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Burwood East homes often sit on reactive clay and include brick veneer houses, units and renovations on slabs or stumps—small ground movement can show up as sloping floors, sticking doors and cracks. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey gives you hard numbers on how level the home is, so you can decide what needs follow-up before you buy or repair.
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We take multiple digital readings throughout the home to build a clear picture of how floor levels change from room to room. This matters because movement patterns (not just a single slope) help indicate whether the issue is localised or part of a broader foundation response.
We establish a stable reference point and measure consistently from that benchmark. Using a repeatable method reduces guesswork and makes it easier to compare areas within the home or to re-check levels later if you’re monitoring suspected movement.
We note the highest and lowest areas and the direction the floor falls. This is useful for understanding whether floors are trending toward an external wall, a rear extension, or a wet zone, which can inform drainage checks and repair planning.
Where the home has been extended or walls removed, we focus on the transition zones between old and new work. Differential movement often shows up at these junctions, and measuring them helps you assess the risk of ongoing cracking or fit-out problems.
We take extra readings around bathrooms, laundries and kitchen zones where moisture changes can influence subfloor conditions or slab edges. While this survey doesn’t diagnose leaks, it can flag level patterns that warrant further plumbing or moisture investigation.
You receive a straightforward summary of the measured variations and what the distribution may suggest. We explain what the numbers mean in plain language and outline sensible next steps, such as monitoring, engineering advice, or complementary inspections.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Many parts of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including Burwood East, can experience reactive clay behaviour, where moisture changes in the ground contribute to movement. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey doesn’t diagnose the soil, but it measures how the floor is behaving right now. Those numbers help you decide whether you should investigate drainage, trees, plumbing, or seek engineering advice.
A building inspection can note that floors feel uneven, doors bind, or cracks are present. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey adds precise measurements across the footprint, showing where the floor rises and falls and how much it changes between points. That measured pattern is valuable for prioritising follow-up investigations and discussing options with an engineer or builder.
Yes. We can take digital readings on most internal floor surfaces, whether the home has timber flooring, tiles, or a concrete slab. The key is safe access and a stable surface for readings. If there are split levels, steps, or mixed construction (such as an original section with an extension), we measure each area and document transitions so you can see how the zones relate.
Pay close attention to the junction between the original house and the extension. If the readings show a clear change in level direction or a concentration of fall at the join, it may indicate differential movement between two footing systems or different site preparation. That doesn’t automatically mean a major problem, but it’s a strong prompt to check drainage, documentation, and consider engineering advice.
Not necessarily. Uneven floors can come from a range of causes, from minor settlement or subfloor issues to more significant footing movement. The value of the Basic Digital Floor Level survey is that it quantifies the unevenness and shows the pattern. From there, you can make an informed decision about monitoring, maintenance, or engaging an engineer to confirm cause and required action.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for clear digital measurements and a report you can use to assess movement in Burwood East homes—call 0485 857 077 to organise your inspection.