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Caulfield’s mix of older weatherboard homes, period brick and renovated extensions can hide uneven floors caused by subfloor moisture, ageing stumps or reactive ground—digital level data makes movement measurable, not guesswork.
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We take a structured series of measurements across key rooms and circulation areas to produce a clear map of floor heights. This shows where the floor falls, rises or twists, and helps identify whether the issue is localised (for example, one corner) or consistent across a whole zone.
The survey quantifies how much the floor deviates and in which direction it’s moving. This is important in Caulfield homes where you may feel a general lean but can’t tell if it’s centred on an older section, a rear addition, or a particular wall line.
Where accessible, we focus readings across transitions between original rooms and renovated/extended areas. A noticeable change in level across a junction can indicate differential settlement between older supports and newer footings, or inadequate tie-in between structures.
We take additional measurements near bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and perimeter walls where moisture and drainage issues can influence subfloor conditions. In timber-floor homes, persistent moisture can contribute to bearers/joists distortion or stump problems that show up as a measurable fall.
We interpret the level pattern—such as a consistent sag line, a dip around a central zone, or a ridge along a wall—so you understand what it may point to. While a floor level survey isn’t a structural design, the pattern often guides the right next inspection or specialist.
You receive a written report with measured results and commentary that’s practical for buyers, owners and renovators. It’s designed to support decision-making in Caulfield—whether you’re negotiating on a purchase, scoping restumping, or planning floor levelling during a renovation.
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Yes. Many older weatherboard homes in Caulfield were built on timber stumps or early stump systems, and floors can change over time due to stump deterioration, subfloor moisture, or uneven settling. A Digital Floor Level Survey maps the floor profile and shows whether unevenness is localised or widespread, which helps you decide if monitoring, subfloor investigation or restumping should be prioritised.
Often, yes. Extensions can move differently to the original house if footings, loads or ground conditions vary. By taking readings across the transition between old and new areas, we can identify a step, ridge or change in slope that suggests differential settlement. The results help you understand whether the unevenness is mainly in the extension, the original structure, or at the junction.
You’ll receive a detailed report that records floor level measurements taken across the accessible areas surveyed, with clear notes on where the main falls and rises occur. We include practical commentary on what the pattern may indicate and what to do next if the readings suggest a concern, such as a targeted subfloor inspection, drainage review or engineering assessment.
Reactive clay can contribute to movement as moisture levels change, and some parts of Melbourne experience this behaviour. In Caulfield, the most useful step is measuring the floor profile to see whether the pattern aligns with broader movement (e.g., gradual fall across a wing) or a localised support issue (e.g., a dip in one corner). The survey provides baseline readings for future comparison.
The survey won’t prescribe structural works on its own, but it will provide strong evidence about the extent and pattern of unevenness. If readings show a pronounced or irregular profile—especially if it aligns with visible symptoms like cracking, door binding, or bouncy floors—we’ll recommend the appropriate next step. That may be a subfloor assessment, a stump condition check, or consultation with a structural engineer.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides precise floor level mapping and clear reporting, so you can act on real measurements—call 0485 857 077 to arrange your Caulfield survey.