Essendon’s mix of older period homes and renovated extensions can hide subtle floor movement at joins, hallways and wet areas—digital level readings help confirm whether slopes are minor or a sign of foundation movement.
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We take systematic measurements across key rooms and traffic paths to quantify how level the floors are, rather than relying on visual judgement. This matters in Essendon homes where gradual slopes can be easy to miss until doors start binding or cracks appear.
Your results are organised to show where the floor rises and falls across the home. Seeing the direction of fall helps indicate whether movement appears localised (for example, at a corner) or spread across a wider area.
We pay close attention to joins between older sections and newer renovations, including where different floor structures meet. These are common locations for differential movement that can be mistaken for poor flooring installation.
Where accessible, we note relevant indicators such as cracking patterns, door or window misalignment, and skirting gaps, and relate them to the level readings. This helps you understand whether the measurements align with symptoms you’ve observed.
We consider whether bathrooms, laundries, or kitchens sit near the lowest readings, which can hint at long-term moisture impacts. This is particularly useful when you’re deciding whether unevenness is likely structural movement or moisture-related deterioration.
The report explains what the readings mean in practical terms and when it’s sensible to seek further advice (such as an engineer) or to monitor over time. You get a clear pathway forward rather than just raw numbers.
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Essendon properties often include older homes, updated renovations, and varying site conditions that can contribute to uneven floors. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey gives you objective measurements across the dwelling, so you can confirm whether noticeable slopes are minor or indicate differential movement. It also helps you prioritise follow-up advice and negotiate repairs with clearer evidence.
We take digital readings across accessible internal areas, focusing on main rooms, hallways, and locations where movement commonly shows up, such as transitions between original sections and extensions. We record the readings in a structured way so you can see how levels change across the floor plan. If access is restricted by furniture or floor coverings, we work around it where possible and note limitations.
A Basic Digital Floor Level survey can indicate whether floor levels show patterns consistent with structural movement, but it is not, by itself, an underpinning recommendation. Underpinning decisions typically require a structural engineer to consider the building system, soil behaviour, and any supporting evidence such as cracking progression. Our report helps by providing clear measurements that an engineer can use as part of their assessment.
Yes, it’s common for older sections and newer additions to behave differently over time because they may use different foundations, framing, or have been built at different stages with different moisture conditions. In Essendon, this can present as a slight step or slope near the join, or a change in level direction through the home. Digital readings help confirm the size and spread of any variation so you can plan the right fix.
They can. Large established trees, altered drainage, or garden beds built up against walls can change moisture conditions in the ground around a home. Over time, that can contribute to movement that shows up as sloping floors or sticking doors. While a Basic Digital Floor Level survey doesn’t diagnose soil mechanics, it provides a clear snapshot of the current floor profile so you can decide whether further investigation is warranted.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides clear digital floor level measurements and a practical report that helps you understand uneven floors, especially across older sections and extensions common in Essendon. Call 0485 857 077 to organise a booking.