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Clyde North’s newer slab homes can still shift on reactive clay soils and with uneven site drainage—precise floor level mapping helps confirm whether cracks and sticking doors point to real movement.
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We take digital readings across a set grid through accessible rooms to map high and low points. This shows whether the floor varies in one corner, along an external wall, or across the whole home, which helps narrow down the likely cause.
The survey highlights whether levels indicate a consistent fall, localised lift (heave), or differential movement between sections of the slab. These patterns matter because they can align with moisture changes, drainage issues, or fill settlement.
Results are recorded in a way that allows repeat surveys to be compared. This is valuable in Clyde North where movement can change after landscaping, driveway works, or after you adjust stormwater flow around the home.
We note common movement indicators observed during the visit—such as door clearances, window binding, plasterboard cracking and tile lipping—and relate them back to measured level variations, so the data is easier to interpret.
We record contributing conditions we can see around the building footprint, including surface drainage direction, downpipe discharge points, garden beds against walls, and ponding risk areas, because these can drive moisture changes under slabs.
You receive a floor level plan that summarises the measurements and flags notable variations. The report explains what the pattern suggests, what to watch for, and when it’s worth seeking engineering input based on the measured results.
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Yes, it can be worthwhile. Many Clyde North properties are on concrete slabs, and movement can still occur due to reactive clay, moisture changes from new landscaping, or drainage that directs water toward the slab edge. A digital survey provides a measured snapshot of how level the floor is today, which helps you decide if observed cracks or sticking doors are consistent with normal settlement or suggest differential movement.
You’ll receive a floor level plan showing the relative highs and lows across accessible areas, along with notes explaining the pattern we measured. We also include photos and observations that may influence floor behaviour, such as drainage direction, downpipe discharge points and areas that may trap moisture. The report is written for practical decision-making, not just raw readings.
It can help you interpret those symptoms. Cracking can come from normal shrinkage, thermal movement or minor settlement, but it can also align with measurable floor distortion. A Digital Floor Level Survey shows whether the floor levels change in a way that matches the location of cracking. If the pattern suggests significant differential movement, we’ll explain why further assessment (such as engineering advice) may be appropriate.
Cut-and-fill platforms are used in many newer estates, and they can affect how moisture and soil behave around a slab, particularly if fill is not uniform or drainage concentrates water along one side. This can lead to differential movement that shows up as a slope across rooms or localised high/low areas. A digital floor level map helps identify whether the measured pattern fits that type of site influence.
Provide clear access to key areas, especially along external walls and through hallways where a consistent reading grid is most useful. If possible, move rugs or small furniture that blocks measurement points, and let us know about recent plumbing leaks, landscaping works, or stormwater changes. These details help us interpret the level pattern and note likely contributing factors in the report.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level mapping and a clear, usable report for Clyde North homes—call 0485 857 077 to arrange your inspection from our Ringwood team.