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Essendon West homes often mix older weatherboards on stumps with renovated extensions—small movements between original and new areas can show up as sloping floors and sticking doors. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where the floor has shifted and by how much.
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We take systematic measurements across living areas, hallways, bedrooms and other accessible spaces to map high and low points. This shows whether a slope is localised (for example, near a bathroom) or part of a broader movement pattern.
Where an Essendon West home has an updated rear extension or altered floor plan, we measure across the transition points to detect differential movement. This is critical for identifying step-downs, ridges, or twist that can reflect different footing systems or settlement rates.
A single low corner tells a different story to a floor that is consistently sloping, twisting through a corridor, or dishing in the centre of a room. We interpret the data to describe the type of level variation so you can discuss the right next steps with a trade or engineer.
We pay close attention to bathrooms, laundries and kitchens where leaks or long-term moisture can affect subfloor supports and bearers. Level changes around wet areas can be an early sign that moisture management or repairs are needed.
We measure along key wall lines and near doorways to correlate floor level changes with common symptoms like sticking doors, cracked cornices, or window binding. This helps you connect what you see day-to-day with what the measurements show.
You receive a structured report that documents the readings and highlights areas of notable variation. It’s designed to be practical for buyers, owners and builders, and useful if you need to obtain quotes for rectification works.
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It’s a smart step if you notice bouncy floors, sloping hallways, doors rubbing, or cracking that seems to change seasonally. Many older Essendon West homes are on stump-and-bearer subfloors, and movement can come from stump condition, subfloor moisture, drainage issues, or past restumping quality. A digital survey quantifies the floor shape so you can decide what investigations or repairs are justified.
The report documents measured floor levels and highlights patterns such as slope, twist or localised settlement. It helps you understand where the floor has moved and the magnitude of variation across rooms. It does not, on its own, confirm the exact cause (for example, stump rot, footing movement, moisture, or plumbing leaks). If the readings suggest concern, we’ll recommend targeted follow-up such as a subfloor inspection or engineering advice.
Time varies with the size and layout of the home, furniture access, and how many areas need measurements. Most surveys involve setting a reference point and taking multiple readings throughout the accessible floor areas to build a useful map, not just a few spot checks. If the home has multiple levels or an extension, we allow additional time to capture the transition zones accurately.
Yes. Extensions can behave differently to the original structure if they use different footing systems, are built on filled ground, or have different drainage conditions. In Essendon West, it’s common to see a subtle step or slope where the old and new sections meet. A digital floor level survey measures across that junction so you can understand whether the change is minor and stable or significant enough to warrant further investigation.
Before purchase is ideal if you’ve noticed uneven floors during the open inspection or if the property has visible cracking, renovations, or an older subfloor. The measurements can support your due diligence and help you budget realistically for rectification if needed. After moving in, it’s still valuable as a baseline—particularly if you’re planning restumping, renovating, or addressing drainage—so you can track improvement objectively.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise floor level measurements and a practical report that helps you make confident decisions about movement, restumping, and renovation planning in Essendon West. Call 0413 163 187.