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Clifton Hill’s mix of Victorian terraces, period cottages and renovated homes can hide gradual floor movement from subfloor moisture, tree roots and reactive soils—digital level data shows what’s really happening.
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We take systematic readings across bedrooms, hallways, living areas and wet areas to create a clear map of floor heights. This helps identify whether a slope is localised (often linked to a specific subfloor support) or consistent across a larger footprint.
Clifton Hill homes often have rear extensions or reconfigured interiors. We focus additional readings at junctions between older and newer sections to show differential movement that can drive cracking, door misalignment and floor ridging.
Beyond recording numbers, we interpret the direction of fall (e.g., towards an external wall, wet area, or centre of the home). Patterns can point to drainage influences, subfloor moisture changes, or subfloor support variation.
Where you’ve noticed plaster cracking, cornice separation, or doors that bind, we take tighter measurement grids around those zones. This links visible symptoms to measurable floor variation, improving the quality of decisions that follow.
Bathrooms, laundries and adjacent rooms can be sensitive to moisture changes from plumbing or waterproofing issues. We take readings around these areas to help identify whether movement appears consistent with moisture-related impacts.
Your report summarises the measurement method, key findings, and notable variances in plain language. It’s structured so you can forward it to a builder, stumping contractor or structural engineer for advice on rectification or monitoring.
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Uneven floors are common in Clifton Hill’s older terraces and cottages, particularly where original stumps, bearers and joists have aged or where the subfloor has been affected by moisture changes. A Digital Floor Level Survey shows the degree and direction of slope, helping you judge whether it looks like long-term settlement or something more active that needs further investigation or repairs.
We measure a structured grid of points throughout the accessible internal floor areas, then add extra readings where symptoms exist—such as around cracks, doorways, wet areas and extension junctions. The aim is to create a reliable picture of how the floor sits across the home, not just a few spot checks. Results are then summarised in a clear report.
The survey provides precise level measurements and an interpretation of likely patterns, but it doesn’t replace a structural engineering diagnosis. Many causes can produce similar symptoms, including subfloor moisture, drainage issues, ageing stumps, or changes from renovations. If the measurements suggest significant or irregular movement, we’ll outline sensible next steps and what further checks may be needed.
Rear extensions can create differential movement where the newer structure meets the original home, especially if the footing systems differ or if site drainage has changed. This can show up as a step, ridge, or noticeable slope near the connection point. A Digital Floor Level Survey focuses on these junctions with additional readings so you can see whether the transition is within reasonable tolerance or warrants advice before further works.
Yes. Knowing how level (or unlevel) the existing floors are helps set realistic expectations for joinery, cabinetry, tiling and door installation. The report can support discussions with builders and trades about levelling methods, subfloor repairs, or whether flooring needs to be re-supported before finishes go in. It also helps avoid cost blowouts caused by unexpected floor variation.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level measurements and clear reporting suited to Clifton Hill’s period homes and renovated layouts. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.