Coburg’s mix of older timber homes, renovated weatherboards and extended brick dwellings can hide gradual floor movement—digital level mapping shows whether slopes are localised or part of a wider foundation issue.
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We take systematic readings across living areas, bedrooms, hallways and transition points to create a clear map of floor height variation. This shows whether the slope is consistent (often gradual settlement) or uneven (often localised support issues).
Coburg homes commonly have rear extensions and opened-up floor plans. We pay close attention to the junction between the original dwelling and the addition to identify step-downs, twisting, or differential movement that may affect doors, plaster and glazing.
We measure along corridors and through doorways where movement tends to show up first. A racking pattern can suggest shifting supports or uneven footing performance, which helps prioritise targeted investigation rather than broad, costly works.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens can contribute to moisture changes that affect subfloor timbers and supports. We take readings around wet-area perimeters to see if the floor levels dip or rise in a way that aligns with plumbing history or waterproofing failures.
Where there is safe access, we align the level results with likely subfloor support lines (bearers, joists and stump rows). This helps explain whether the floor pattern matches a support line issue, a localised sink point, or a broader settlement trend.
You receive documented level variations and clear commentary on what the pattern may indicate, including when it’s sensible to monitor, when to obtain a structural engineer’s advice, and when to consult a restumping or underpinning specialist.
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If you’re looking at a period weatherboard or older timber-framed home in Coburg, a floor level survey is a smart add-on when you’ve noticed sloping floors, bouncy sections, or sticking doors. The digital mapping shows whether movement is isolated to one area (often a local support issue) or spread across the dwelling, which can change the repair approach and cost.
Yes. Extensions can move differently to the original structure, particularly where different footing types or support spacing were used. By measuring levels across the original rooms and into the added living area, the survey can reveal step changes, twisting, or a gradual fall towards the rear. That information helps you decide whether the concern is cosmetic finishing or a structural movement that needs specialist advice.
You’ll receive a detailed set of measured level results with clear commentary on the floor level pattern and what it may indicate. We outline notable high and low areas, the direction and spread of slope, and common causes consistent with the readings. Where appropriate, we’ll recommend practical next steps such as monitoring, further subfloor assessment, or engaging a structural engineer for design advice.
They can be, especially in homes that have had multiple bathroom updates or older plumbing. Leaks, repeated moisture exposure, or changes in ventilation can affect subfloor timbers and supports, which may show up as localised dips or unevenness near wet areas. A digital survey helps confirm whether the wet area is the centre of movement or whether the level changes are part of a broader pattern elsewhere in the home.
Make sure we can access the main rooms and walk clear paths through doorways and hallways, as we take readings across a grid. If the home is tenanted, ask for clutter to be moved away from corners and along walls where possible. If there is a subfloor access hatch, ensure it isn’t blocked. We’ll work around furniture, but clear access improves coverage and accuracy.
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