Essendon North has plenty of older homes with extensions and mixed flooring systems; a digital floor level survey helps pinpoint unevenness that can signal movement, subfloor issues, or ageing stumps before cracks and sticking doors get worse.
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We take a series of digital readings across key rooms and traffic paths to build a clear profile of how the floor performs throughout the home, helping you locate where the floor drops, rises, or twists.
The survey highlights where the floor is out of level and shows the direction the floor is trending, which is useful for interpreting whether the issue relates to isolated damage or a broader movement line.
We pay attention to transitions between original areas and additions, where different footing types and construction eras can create step-downs, humps, or new cracking if movement is occurring.
Bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens can contribute to moisture changes and localised movement. We include measurement points around these zones to help flag patterns that may align with leaks or long-term dampness.
Where floor type is apparent, we comment on what the pattern can suggest for stump/bearer/joist performance versus slab behaviour, including signs consistent with sagging, heave, or differential settlement.
You receive a written summary of readings and areas of concern, plus guidance on when to seek a structural engineer, plumbing investigation, or further building inspection based on the level profile.
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Many Essendon North properties include timber subfloors where stumps, bearers, and joists can settle or deteriorate over time. A digital floor level survey measures the floor’s relative highs and lows, which can point to sagging lines, localised dips, or broader settlement. It helps you decide whether you need subfloor repairs, a moisture investigation, or engineering advice before committing to renovations.
Yes. We take readings across adjoining areas so we can see whether there’s a step, ridge, or change in fall through the transition. In Essendon North, it’s common for original timber-floored sections to meet newer slab extensions, and they can behave differently as conditions change. The report highlights where the level change occurs and how pronounced it is.
You generally don’t need to lift coverings, and we can work around most furniture. We do need safe access to floors in key areas, so clearing tight corners, hallways, and along walls can improve the number and quality of measurement points. If access is limited, we’ll note any constraints and focus on the most representative locations to build a reliable level profile.
In timber-floored homes, we often see dips along bearer lines, low points near wet areas, or unevenness that increases toward external walls where ventilation and moisture conditions differ. Homes with older stumps may show broader sagging through the centre or localised drops at high-traffic areas. The digital readings help confirm whether the unevenness is isolated or repeats in a way that suggests structural or moisture-related causes.
No. This service provides accurate measurements and practical interpretation, but it doesn’t replace an engineer’s design advice or certification. If the readings indicate significant variation or a pattern consistent with movement, we’ll recommend the appropriate next step, which may include engaging a structural engineer, checking drainage and plumbing, or completing a more comprehensive building inspection.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise digital measurements and a report that clearly explains what the floor level pattern may mean for Essendon North homes. Call 0485 857 077.