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Glenferrie’s mix of older weatherboards, renovated period homes and split-level extensions can hide subtle movement—digital floor level mapping shows where floors dip, heave or twist before you commit to repairs or a purchase.
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We take systematic readings throughout accessible rooms to create a clear picture of how level the floors are. This matters because the pattern (not just a single low spot) can indicate whether movement is localised (e.g., near a wet area) or consistent with broader foundation movement.
Our survey highlights where floors fall, rise, or slope across a space. Knowing the direction and magnitude of slope helps with diagnosing contributors such as subfloor support issues, settlement near external walls, or distortion where renovations connect to the original structure.
Glenferrie homes frequently combine older floor structures with newer additions. We focus on transitions—doorways, widened openings, and extension joins—because differential movement often shows up there first as a step or twist in levels.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens can influence floor levels through past leaks, poor waterproofing, or repeated moisture exposure. We pay close attention to these zones to see whether level changes align with plumbing locations or wet area boundaries.
Where there’s safe access, we interpret level patterns alongside common subfloor contributors such as uneven bearer support, stump/packer issues, or moisture-related timber movement. This helps connect the readings to likely on-the-ground causes.
You receive a structured report that presents the measurements and explains what the overall pattern may suggest. If the results warrant it, we outline practical follow-up actions—such as monitoring, improving drainage/ventilation, or seeking engineering advice for structural rectification.
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Many Glenferrie period homes have been altered over decades—restumping, re-levelling, or adding rear extensions. That can create different movement behaviour between the original structure and newer work. A Digital Floor Level Survey quantifies the floor’s slopes and high/low points, helping you understand whether the issue is a local support problem, an extension junction mismatch, or a broader foundation-related pattern.
Yes. Cracks and sticking doors can be related to frame distortion caused by uneven floor movement. The survey shows whether floor levels change in a way that would twist walls or concentrate stress at openings. While it doesn’t replace an engineering assessment, it provides strong evidence about where movement is occurring and whether the pattern matches the symptoms you’re seeing throughout the home.
We measure accessible internal floor areas across multiple points in each room to build a reliable map of level variation. We pay extra attention to hallways, large open-plan zones, and transitions between old and new areas. If parts of the property are not accessible due to furniture, flooring type, or safety limitations, we’ll document the constraints and focus on obtaining a representative coverage.
They can, particularly where new loads, altered drainage, or different footing systems meet the original home. Even well-built additions may settle differently to older construction, and under-house works can change subfloor airflow and moisture behaviour. A Digital Floor Level Survey is a practical way to check whether the extension is moving independently, whether there’s a ‘step’ at the join, and which areas should be prioritised for further investigation.
The report will show the measured floor level variations and explain what the pattern can indicate, including whether the readings are consistent with subfloor support issues. However, specifying restumping or structural rectification usually requires correlating the measurements with subfloor inspection findings and, in some cases, engineering advice. We’ll outline sensible next steps based on the results and the property’s construction.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides precise floor level measurements and practical reporting tailored to Glenferrie’s renovated and period housing stock. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.