Croydon North homes often mix older timber floors with newer extensions on reactive soils and sloping blocks—small floor movements can show up as cracks and sticking doors before you notice the cause.
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We take a series of precise measurements across accessible living areas to build a clear picture of how the floor performs throughout the home. This helps pinpoint whether the slope is localised (such as near a wet area) or part of a broader foundation movement pattern.
We look for changes in level across junctions such as old-to-new extensions, hall-to-living transitions, and split-level steps. These zones often reveal where movement is concentrated and where additional inspection (subfloor, drainage, or structural) may be needed.
We record observations relevant to the readings, such as suspended timber flooring, slab-on-ground sections, or areas likely influenced by bearers, joists, or slab edges. This context helps you interpret whether the numbers align with the way the home is built.
We pay close attention to areas that commonly show movement first—bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, and external door thresholds—because moisture changes and minor leaks can cause localised floor level variation.
You receive a report that summarises the recorded levels and highlights any notable deviations or patterns. The aim is to make the results usable for decision-making, whether you’re buying, budgeting for repairs, or planning renovations.
Where readings suggest movement beyond what you’d typically expect, we outline sensible next actions—such as improving surface drainage, checking plumbing, arranging subfloor access, or engaging an engineer for structural advice.
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Yes. In Croydon North, many homes have been updated with extra rooms, rear extensions, or split-level changes that can move differently to the original structure. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey measures how levels change across those junctions so you can see whether the transition is consistent or showing differential movement. It’s a practical way to decide if simple maintenance is enough or if further investigation is sensible.
You’ll receive a detailed report that summarises the floor level readings taken across key areas and highlights any notable variances or patterns. We also include plain-English commentary on what the results may indicate based on the construction type and observed conditions. If readings suggest movement that needs follow-up, we’ll outline practical next steps such as monitoring, drainage checks, or referral to an engineer.
It provides strong clues, but it’s primarily a measurement service. The survey documents the extent and pattern of level variation, which can indicate whether movement is localised (often linked to moisture or a specific area) or more widespread. Confirming the cause may require additional investigation such as subfloor inspection, plumbing leak testing, drainage assessment, or engineering advice, depending on what the readings show.
Not always. Some Croydon North homes with older timber floors can have minor, long-standing unevenness from age, wear, or historical settling, and it may not be active. The value of a digital floor level survey is that it documents the current condition and identifies patterns that may suggest active movement. If the readings show sharp changes near wet areas or across an extension join, it’s worth investigating further.
Before buying is ideal if you’ve noticed sloping floors, cracking, or doors that don’t latch properly, because measured data supports clearer decisions and negotiations. After moving in can also be useful as a baseline, especially if you plan renovations or want to monitor movement through different seasons. Either way, the survey gives you documented levels you can refer back to when planning repairs or upgrades.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers clear, measured floor level data that suits Croydon North’s mix of older homes and renovated extensions. Call 0485 857 077 to organise your inspection.