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Hawthorn’s mix of Victorian-era homes, renovated terraces and newer townhouses can hide subtle floor movement under polished boards and fresh finishes—digital floor level readings help pinpoint unevenness before it turns into costly cracking or sticking doors.
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We record multiple digital readings throughout accessible internal areas to build a clear picture of how the floor plane changes from room to room, helping identify localised dips, ridges, or broad slopes.
We focus on junctions where Hawthorn homes often change construction type (original section to extension, timber floor to slab). These are common places for differential settlement to show up as step-downs or gradual falls.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are measured closely because moisture issues or past plumbing leaks can contribute to subfloor changes, swelling, or movement that presents as uneven flooring.
The report highlights whether readings suggest a single localised issue (for example, a dip near an external wall) or a broader trend across the dwelling, which helps guide sensible next steps.
You receive a straightforward summary of where the floor varies, what that can mean in practical terms (such as potential sticking doors or cracking risk), and what to consider before committing to a purchase.
The measurements provide a reference point you can re-check later, making it easier to confirm whether movement is stable or progressing—useful for negotiating, planning repairs, or monitoring after drainage works.
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Yes. Many Hawthorn period homes have timber subfloors, prior renovations, and varying support conditions that can lead to uneven floors over time. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey gives you objective readings across key rooms and transition points, so you can see whether the floor variation looks localised or more widespread. It’s particularly helpful when cosmetic updates make movement harder to detect visually.
You’ll receive a written report summarising the areas measured, the digital floor level results, and a clear explanation of what the readings indicate. We highlight notable variations and patterns, then outline practical next steps where appropriate, such as monitoring over time or arranging further assessment. The aim is to give you usable information for decision-making, not just raw numbers.
A Basic Digital Floor Level survey can indicate whether floor levels vary in a way that suggests movement, but it does not diagnose the exact cause or prescribe structural repairs on its own. If results show significant or unusual patterns, we may recommend further investigation—such as a closer subfloor review, drainage assessment, or a structural engineer’s advice—to determine whether restumping, underpinning, or another solution is appropriate.
Extensions can create different movement behaviours because the original home and the addition may have different footing types, ages, and load paths. In Hawthorn, it’s common to see a subtle change where an older timber-floored front section meets a newer rear area. Digital readings help show whether the transition is simply a construction level change or whether there’s a slope or dip that suggests ongoing settlement.
Furniture and heavy rugs can limit access to some points, but we can still obtain meaningful readings by measuring around accessible perimeter areas and through main traffic paths. Polished boards, tiles and carpet can all be measured; the key is having enough clear locations to map the floor plane. If access is restricted in critical rooms, we’ll note the limitations in the report and advise if a re-check is worthwhile.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise digital floor level readings that help you assess movement risks in Hawthorn’s period homes and renovated extensions. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange an inspection.