Forest Hill homes often mix older brick veneer and renovated extensions where floor transitions can hide movement—digital level mapping helps pinpoint where and how much the floor has shifted.
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We take measured readings across accessible rooms to create a floor level plan that shows falls and high/low points. This matters because movement is often uneven, and the pattern can indicate whether you’re seeing general settlement or a more localised footing or moisture-related problem.
We focus on junctions where older sections meet newer work (common in Forest Hill renovations). Sudden level changes at these joins can help explain cracking, sticking doors, or uneven tiles and can guide further investigation before you commit to repairs.
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and adjacent hallways are measured carefully because water leaks and long-term moisture can contribute to floor movement or slab edge issues. The readings help differentiate between a general slope and a problem concentrated around wet areas.
We take readings that help compare perimeter areas to internal load lines, where practical. This can highlight edge movement versus central movement, which is useful when discussing potential causes such as drainage, site moisture variation, or footing performance.
The report explains what the measured differences mean in practical terms, including whether the pattern suggests ongoing movement or an older, stable condition. We avoid assumptions and note where an engineer’s input may be warranted.
You receive a structured floor level plan and written summary that can be shared with trades or an engineer for scoping. It’s designed to reduce back-and-forth and help ensure any rectification targets the cause, not just cosmetic symptoms.
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Many Forest Hill brick veneer homes have been renovated, extended, or re-tiled over the years, which can hide gradual floor changes. A Digital Floor Level Survey maps the floor so you can see whether the slope is consistent or if there are abrupt changes near external walls, wet areas, or extension joins. That pattern helps explain symptoms like cracking, sticking doors, and uneven tiles, and informs what to investigate next.
You’ll receive a floor level plan showing measured variations across accessible areas, with a written summary explaining the key high and low points and the overall movement pattern. We highlight notable transitions, such as between original rooms and newer extensions, and explain what the pattern may indicate. Where the readings suggest a localised issue, we’ll outline sensible follow-up steps like drainage checks or engineering advice.
Yes, in most cases. We take readings from accessible points and work around furniture where practical. Heavy furniture, tight access, or clutter can limit the number of points we can safely measure, which may reduce detail in certain rooms. If access is restricted, we’ll note it in the report and focus on the areas that provide the most useful data, such as hallways, main living zones, and key transitions.
They can be. Forest Hill has plenty of properties where garages have been converted or living areas extended, and those works may sit on different footings or have different construction timing. A Digital Floor Level Survey helps identify whether a step, slope, or twist is developing at the join. If the readings show a sharp change, it’s a strong sign to investigate drainage, footing performance, or workmanship at that connection.
No. A Digital Floor Level Survey provides accurate measurement and a clear movement pattern, which is often the missing piece when trying to understand uneven floors. If the results indicate significant or localised movement, an engineer is the right professional to diagnose causes and design rectification. Our survey data can help an engineer work more efficiently by giving a reliable baseline and pinpointing where the movement is most pronounced.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers measured floor level mapping that’s especially useful for Forest Hill renovations and extension joins. Call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection.