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Fitzroy North has a mix of Victorian-era terraces, renovated weatherboards and extensions where subfloor movement and uneven floors can hide under new finishes. A digital floor level survey pinpoints slope and settlement so you can act before cracks, sticking doors or renovation costs escalate.
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We take systematic floor level measurements through the home to identify the direction and amount of fall. This matters in Fitzroy North homes where gradual slope can be dismissed as age, but a concentrated change can point to settlement near a wall line, extension junction, or re-stumped area.
Where an older frontage meets a newer kitchen/living extension, differing footing types and construction periods can create a step or twist in the floor plane. We focus readings around these transitions to show whether the change is consistent (often historic) or irregular (more suggestive of movement).
By comparing levels at external walls to internal spans, we can identify common distortion patterns such as ‘dishing’ or central high points. These patterns help narrow likely contributors such as moisture variation under the building, subfloor ventilation constraints, or load changes after internal layout modifications.
When there’s safe access, we note visible factors that can influence level results, such as stump condition, bearers/joists alignment, and signs of moisture. This gives your floor level data practical context, especially in Fitzroy North where underfloor areas may have been partially enclosed or impacted by landscaping.
We assess level changes near doorways and transitions between rooms where movement often becomes noticeable (sticking doors, uneven thresholds, cracked cornices). These locations are useful indicators because they show how the building is behaving where different structural lines meet.
Your report summarises the overall floor plane behaviour, flags areas of notable variation, and explains what the pattern may indicate. We outline practical next steps, including when it’s sensible to engage a structural engineer or a re-stumping contractor for further assessment.
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Yes—many Fitzroy North homes have some degree of slope due to age, past re-stumping, or changed site conditions. A digital floor level survey measures the fall and maps where it occurs. A consistent, gentle slope can be long-standing, while a sharp change, twist, or localised dip can indicate differential movement that may justify further investigation before renovations or purchase.
It can. Cracks near openings and doors that bind often correlate with changes in the building’s geometry. The survey identifies where the floor plane changes and whether those changes align with the affected doorway or wall line. While it won’t diagnose every cause on its own, the measurements provide strong evidence to guide next steps, such as checking subfloor supports or engaging an engineer.
Yes. The report provides documented measurements and a clear summary of where notable variation occurs. This helps you speak more effectively with re-stumping contractors, builders, or structural engineers because you can point to specific areas rather than describing the problem broadly. If further investigation is warranted, the digital readings help prioritise where that investigation should be focused.
Not always. Different construction periods can mean different footing systems, subfloor heights, and load paths, and it’s common to see a step or gradual transition between old and new. The key question is whether the change is stable and consistent or irregular and worsening. A digital floor level survey maps the junction area so you can understand whether the transition looks like historic construction or potential ongoing movement.
Time varies with the size and layout of the home, but most surveys are completed within a standard appointment window. We’ll need safe access to the areas being measured, and it helps if rooms are reasonably clear along walls and key walkways. If there’s subfloor access, please ensure the access point is available. We’ll then compile the findings into a clear report with practical guidance.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise floor level measurements that make sense of Fitzroy North’s older homes and renovated extensions. Call 0413 163 187 to organise your survey.