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Harkaway homes often sit on sloping blocks and reactive clay soils—small movements can show up as uneven floors, sticking doors, and cracked plaster. A digital survey pinpoints where the floor is out of level and how it changes across the house.
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We take a structured set of readings throughout the home to build a clear picture of level changes between rooms, hallways and living areas. This matters in Harkaway where additions and renovations can introduce step-downs, transitions and differential movement.
The survey highlights where floors peak or dip and how quickly the level changes over distance. Concentrated low points can indicate stump settlement or subfloor bearers deflecting, while broader patterns can suggest site movement.
We pay close attention to bathrooms, laundries and kitchens where leaks can soften supporting timber and change soil moisture beneath the house. In semi-rural Harkaway, older plumbing and long runs of pipework can create hidden moisture issues that show up as localised floor fall.
We compare readings across join lines, doorways and altered load paths to detect differential movement. This is particularly important for Harkaway homes that have been extended over time, where foundations and subfloor systems may differ.
Where safe access is available, we note supporting structure context—stumps, bearers, ventilation and signs of moisture—so the floor level results aren’t just numbers. This helps explain whether the likely driver is structural support, drainage, or site conditions.
You receive a readable summary, annotated findings and practical recommendations, such as monitoring, drainage improvements, subfloor repairs, or referral to an engineer when the pattern suggests footing movement beyond normal tolerance.
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Yes. Sloping sites often involve cut-and-fill, retaining, or changes to drainage paths, which can influence how moisture moves through the soil. In Harkaway, that can show up as gradual fall across the home or sharper level changes where the house steps with the site. A digital survey quantifies the pattern so you can tell if it looks like normal construction layout or a movement issue that needs further investigation.
It can detect the symptoms—changes in floor level that align with typical stump settlement, bearer deflection, or localised subfloor deterioration. Many older Harkaway homes have timber subfloors where ventilation, moisture, and age can affect supports. The survey results help identify whether the variation is isolated to a zone (suggesting a subfloor issue) or forms a broader pattern that may point to site movement.
You’ll receive measured findings presented in a clear layout showing relative level changes across key rooms and walkways, along with notes on significant high/low points and transitions. We also include context observations that help explain the pattern, such as wet area proximity, extension join lines, or visible cracking. The report outlines practical next steps, including monitoring timeframes or when to engage a structural engineer.
Often, yes. Extensions can sit on different footings, different subfloor heights, or altered load paths, and the join between original and new work can be where differential movement becomes noticeable. In Harkaway, it’s common to see level differences at transitions such as hall-to-extension doorways or where older timber floors meet newer slab areas. A digital survey maps those transitions so you can assess severity and likely cause.
Clear access to rooms, hallways and edges of living areas so readings can be taken consistently. If the home has a subfloor access hatch, ensure it’s unlocked and not obstructed. Let us know about recent repairs, drainage works, or any rooms with known leaks so we can focus readings around those areas. If the property is occupied, keeping pets secured helps us work efficiently and safely.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level mapping suited to Harkaway’s sloping sites and mixed-era homes. Call 0485 857 077 to schedule your inspection.