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Collingwood’s mix of Victorian terraces, renovated warehouses and slab-on-ground townhomes can hide uneven floors behind new finishes—digital levels help confirm movement before you buy or renovate.
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We take a structured set of digital readings across living areas, hallways and bedrooms where access allows, then map how the level changes across the home. This shows whether the floor has a consistent fall or if there are localised dips that may relate to footing movement or subfloor issues.
We look for sudden changes in level at thresholds, around fireplaces, and where extensions meet the original structure. These ‘break points’ can indicate differential movement between building stages, which is a common concern in renovated Collingwood properties.
Readings are compared along external walls and internal load paths to see if the floor is dropping toward the perimeter or sagging along a line. This helps distinguish between possible foundation movement and issues like floor framing deflection.
Kitchens, bathrooms and laundry zones are checked closely where possible, as moisture and plumbing alterations can contribute to movement or subfloor deterioration. We also pay attention to rear additions off laneways, where build-ups and drainage changes can affect ground conditions.
Your report explains which level variations are minor and which patterns warrant further assessment. Instead of just numbers, we interpret whether the shape of the floor suggests long-term settlement, recent change, or likely construction-related variation.
We provide practical guidance on monitoring, likely repair pathways (such as subfloor levelling or drainage review), and when to engage a structural engineer. This makes the results useful for buying decisions, renovation planning and vendor discussions.
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Yes. Many Collingwood terraces have timber floors and have been renovated over time, which can mask movement. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor across multiple points to show where it’s sloping, dipping or stepping. That pattern can help indicate settlement, framing deflection or movement at extensions, and it gives you a solid basis for follow-up advice.
It can indicate whether the measured floor profile is consistent with a support or footing problem, but it doesn’t diagnose the exact structural remedy on its own. If the readings show significant or abrupt changes, we’ll explain the likely causes and recommend the right next step, which may include subfloor inspection, drainage review, or an engineer’s assessment before any major work.
We measure accessible internal floors across key rooms and circulation spaces, taking readings in a systematic grid where practical. We pay attention to transitions such as doorways, hall-to-room changes and old-to-new junctions. The aim is to produce a reliable profile of how the floor behaves across the dwelling, rather than a single spot measurement.
They can. In Collingwood, warehouse conversions and newer apartments may have concrete slabs, raised floors, or layered finishes that can conceal unevenness. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey can still identify gradients and localised low points that affect fit-out, cabinetry, doors and flooring installation. Access limitations may apply in common property areas, so we focus on the lot areas you can authorise.
Use the report to ask precise questions and negotiate with evidence. If the floor profile suggests movement at an extension, you can request details of permits, footing design and drainage changes. If there are pronounced dips near wet areas, you can ask about plumbing repairs or leaks. The measurements help you decide whether to budget for rectification or seek specialist advice before contracts become unconditional.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for clear, measurement-based reporting that highlights where Collingwood floors are moving and what to do next. Call 0485 857 077.