Carlton North’s Victorian terraces, rear extensions and tree-lined streets can hide subtle floor movement—digital level mapping pinpoints slopes and differential settlement before you renovate or buy.
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We take a structured set of digital readings across key rooms, hallways and transitions to capture slopes and localised dips. This matters in Carlton North where front-to-back renovations can create different support systems and unevenness often shows up at thresholds and along long corridors.
We compare level behaviour between the original portion of the home and any rear/upper additions where accessible. Different footing types, stump systems or slab pours can move differently, and mapping helps identify whether a change is gradual (typical) or abrupt (more concerning).
The survey highlights the highest and lowest points and the direction floors fall. This is useful for diagnosing likely causes (for example, movement toward an external wall, a wet area, or a subfloor zone) and for planning rectification such as re-stumping or levelling compounds.
We note where level changes align with symptoms you can see and feel—doors rubbing, cracking around openings, gaps at skirtings, bouncing floors or uneven thresholds. Linking measurements to real-world symptoms helps you prioritise the right trade and scope of work.
You receive diagrams that show relative level variation and an explanation of what the numbers mean in practical terms. For older Carlton North properties, this context matters because not every slope points to structural failure, but sudden changes can warrant further engineering advice.
The report outlines sensible next steps based on the pattern observed—such as checking subfloor supports, drainage influences, moisture management, or engaging a structural engineer for footing movement confirmation. This keeps your decision-making grounded in evidence, not guesswork.
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Yes. Long, narrow hallway runs in Carlton North terraces often make slope feel worse than it is, and renovations can introduce abrupt level changes at openings. A Digital Floor Level Survey maps the fall direction and the amount of variation across rooms, helping you determine whether the slope is gradual (often typical in older homes) or suggests localised movement that needs targeted investigation.
You’ll receive a clear summary of the measured floor level variations, including identified high and low points and the pattern of slope across the areas tested. We explain what the pattern commonly indicates (for example, localised dip versus broader settlement) and provide practical next steps, such as checking subfloor supports, drainage influences, or seeking an engineer’s advice where appropriate.
In most cases, yes. We can take digital readings on timber floors and on accessible slab areas to map relative levels across the home. The key is safe access and adequate clear floor space to set out a measurement grid. If there are heavy coverings or tight access areas, we’ll explain any limitations and focus the survey where the data will be most meaningful.
Rear extensions may sit on different foundations to the original terrace and can behave differently over time. Open-plan changes can also reveal movement that was previously hidden by walls and doorways. A Digital Floor Level Survey helps identify whether level changes line up with the original-to-extension junction, which can point to differential settlement, subfloor support differences, or changes in moisture and drainage around the rear of the property.
If you’ve noticed uneven floors, cracks, sticking doors or a visible step between rooms, it’s a smart add-on to your inspection toolkit. The survey provides objective measurements you can use to assess potential rectification costs and decide whether further structural advice is warranted. It’s especially helpful for older Carlton North homes where appearance alone can be misleading.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level mapping and clear, practical reporting for Carlton North homes—call 0413 163 187 to arrange your survey.