Hawthorn’s mix of Victorian-era homes, renovated terraces and extensions can hide gradual floor movement from ageing stumps, reactive soils and large street trees—digital level data helps you confirm what’s really happening.
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We take digital readings at consistent points throughout accessible rooms to build a clear floor level profile. This pinpoints where the high and low areas are and whether the slope is localised (e.g., one corner) or consistent across an entire section.
The report interprets the level data to identify patterns consistent with settlement, localised drop-offs, or heave. This matters because different patterns point to different causes, such as stump issues, moisture changes under the home, or differential movement between old and new construction.
We pay close attention to level changes at transition points, such as hallway-to-extension thresholds and old-to-new wall lines. In Hawthorn renovations, these interfaces can reveal differential footing performance that may not be obvious from cracking alone.
Alongside level readings, we note relevant signs such as door/window binding, skirting separation, and cracking locations. Linking these observations to measured floor data helps you understand whether the symptoms match the movement shown on the level map.
Where the subfloor is accessible, we note factors that can influence floor levels such as ventilation, moisture conditions, obvious stump movement, or areas of poor support. These notes add context to the readings and help explain why certain zones show greater variation.
You receive a structured report that presents the level results in an easy-to-follow format and explains what the pattern may indicate. Where appropriate, we outline sensible follow-up options, such as monitoring, engaging a structural engineer, or seeking specialist advice for re-stumping or drainage.
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Many Hawthorn houses were built with raised timber floors supported by stumps, and unevenness can develop from stump movement, subfloor moisture, or ageing supports. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor profile across multiple points, showing whether a slope is consistent with long-term settlement or more localised movement that may need investigation. It gives you documented data to guide repairs and quotes.
Yes. Renovations can expose existing movement or introduce differential movement between the original structure and a new extension. The survey maps floor levels so you can see where the building is dropping, lifting, or changing plane. When we link that map to the crack locations and transition points, it becomes easier to decide whether monitoring is enough or if specialist structural advice is warranted.
You’ll receive a clear set of recorded floor level readings with an explanation of the overall floor profile and the key high/low zones. We also include practical commentary on likely movement patterns and any site or building factors that may be contributing. The report is written so you can share it with builders or engineers and use it as a baseline for future comparisons.
Large trees can influence ground moisture and contribute to seasonal movement, particularly where soils are reactive or drainage varies across a site. While a floor level survey won’t diagnose soil conditions on its own, it can reveal movement patterns that line up with an affected side of the house or a specific corner. That evidence is useful when considering drainage improvements, monitoring, or expert engineering advice.
Timeframes vary with the size and layout of the home, but most surveys are completed in a single visit. We need safe access to the rooms being measured, and it helps if floors are reasonably clear of clutter so we can take consistent readings. If there’s a subfloor access point, we’ll use it where practical to add helpful context to the level results.
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