Burwood East has a mix of older brick veneer homes, unit blocks and renovated extensions where subtle floor movement can show up as sticking doors, cracking and uneven tiles. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where the floor has dropped or lifted so you can act before small defects become expensive repairs.
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We take multiple digital readings across each accessible room to build a clear picture of how the floor plane changes throughout the home. This matters because movement often concentrates in specific zones (corners, along external walls, or near load paths) rather than appearing evenly across the building.
We measure floor level changes where original construction meets later additions, including step-downs hidden by floor coverings. In Burwood East, renovated rear extensions and reconfigured layouts are common, and uneven transitions can indicate differential movement or subfloor support differences between old and new sections.
We focus extra readings around bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, where water leaks and moisture can contribute to localised movement. Unevenness here can help explain cracked grout, tenting tiles, or persistent door rubbing that may otherwise be blamed on poor workmanship alone.
We run measurement lines along hallways and near external walls to identify consistent falls or isolated dips. These locations often show early signs of movement because they reflect how the structure responds along longer spans and edges.
Your report highlights the direction and magnitude of falls and high spots, with notes on where the changes are abrupt versus gradual. This helps you understand whether the issue is more likely a local support problem (like a single low point) or a broader movement pattern.
We include photos of key locations such as cracks, sticking doors, skirting gaps, or uneven thresholds that align with the level readings. This links the numbers to real, observable symptoms, making it easier to brief a builder, re-stumper or structural engineer if needed.
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Yes. Many older brick veneer homes in Burwood East sit on subfloors where settlement, bearer/joist wear, or local moisture changes can create uneven floors over time. A digital floor level survey measures where the floor has dipped or lifted and whether the change is gradual or abrupt. That detail helps you judge if the issue is likely localised support movement or a broader pattern that needs further investigation.
Absolutely. Extensions can move differently to the original structure, especially where construction types vary or the join line crosses a hallway or living area. We take targeted readings across the transition to show whether there’s a step, a tilt, or a distinct low point. This is useful for understanding cracking at cornices, gaps at skirtings, and doors that go out of square near the old-to-new junction.
The survey provides measured floor level variation and highlights areas consistent with movement, but it doesn’t replace a structural engineering assessment. If the readings show pronounced or uneven changes, we’ll explain what that pattern commonly relates to (for example, localised support issues versus broader movement). From there, you can decide whether to monitor, arrange subfloor access checks, or engage an engineer for scope and design.
Yes. Even newer homes and townhouses in Burwood East can show level changes due to drainage issues, moisture around the perimeter, or settlement after construction. A survey is also helpful where buyers notice tile cracking, bouncy floors, or doors that latch poorly. The digital readings help confirm whether the concern is isolated to one area (like a wet room) or part of a wider movement pattern.
We need access to the internal rooms you want measured, including hallways and any areas where you’ve noticed symptoms like cracks or sticking doors. Clear floor space helps, but we can usually work around standard furniture. If there’s subfloor access available, it can help with context, but the core survey focuses on the floor surface readings and mapping where level changes occur.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for clear digital level readings, practical reporting, and straightforward guidance on what the results mean for the specific home you’re buying in Burwood East. Call 0413 163 187.