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Chirnside Park homes often sit on reactive clay soils and sloping blocks near reserves and drainage lines, which can show up as uneven floors, sticking doors, and cracked plaster. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey helps confirm whether the movement is minor or needs further investigation.
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We take a series of digital measurements through accessible rooms to identify where the floor rises, falls, or changes abruptly. This matters because a consistent slope can point to site fall or drainage influences, while sharp changes can suggest localised footing movement.
Readings are compiled into an easy-to-follow profile that shows the “shape” of the floor across the home. The pattern helps distinguish between gradual settlement and isolated movement around areas like wet rooms, external walls, or extensions.
We focus measurement points near areas where movement often becomes noticeable first, such as long hallways, around bathroom/laundry zones, and door openings. These locations can highlight differential movement that affects usability and can worsen over time.
Many homes have been updated over the years, and older-to-newer junctions can move differently. We measure across transitions to pinpoint step-downs, heaves, or dips that may relate to different footing systems or varying site preparation.
We explain what the measured variation may indicate depending on construction type, such as slab edge movement versus subfloor bearer/joist issues. This helps you understand whether the next step is structural advice, drainage review, or subfloor inspection.
Your report documents the key reference points used so you can compare results later if cracks increase or doors start sticking. Monitoring is particularly useful where seasonal moisture changes may cause ongoing, gradual movement.
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Yes. Sloping sites can create floor variation that looks similar to structural movement, especially when the home steps with the land or has retaining walls nearby. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey measures the actual changes across the floor so you can tell whether the slope appears consistent with the site or shows sharper movement that may need further investigation.
It includes digital measurements taken at multiple points throughout accessible internal areas and a report showing floor variation and patterns. It doesn’t replace an engineer’s structural design advice, and it isn’t a full building and pest inspection. If the readings suggest notable movement, we’ll outline practical next steps, which may include drainage review or structural consultation.
Often, yes. Cracks can form for several reasons, but floor-level measurements help confirm whether the building footprint shows a movement pattern consistent with settlement, heave, or localised movement. When the floor profile aligns with cracking locations (such as around openings or wet areas), it strengthens the case for targeted investigation rather than cosmetic patching.
They can. Many Melbourne suburbs, including Chirnside Park, have reactive clay that expands when wet and shrinks when dry. Changes such as new garden beds, redirected downpipes, or blocked stormwater can alter moisture around footings and contribute to movement. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey provides a baseline measurement so you can link symptoms to movement patterns and prioritise drainage or maintenance actions.
Provide clear access to main rooms and hallways, and move small items that block wall lines or corners where readings are commonly taken. If there are areas you’re concerned about (sticking doors, recent repairs, or a renovated section), point them out at the start so we can include suitable measurement points. Pets should be secured for safe movement through the property.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers clear, repeatable floor-level measurements and a practical report that suits Chirnside Park homes on reactive soils and varied block levels. Call 0485 857 077 to schedule.