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Heidelberg Heights has a mix of older stumped homes and renovated brick veneers where ground movement, drainage changes and extensions can leave floors out of level. A digital survey pinpoints exactly where and how much.
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We take a grid of digital readings across main living areas, hallways and bedrooms to show where the floor rises, falls or twists. This helps distinguish a general slope from localised movement that may indicate a stump issue, bearer/joist deflection or slab edge rotation.
Heidelberg Heights homes often have rear extensions or reconfigured layouts. We measure level changes at doorways, removed walls and junctions between original timber floors and newer slab areas to identify differential movement and potential stress points.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens can contribute to moisture changes through leaks, shower overflows or poor waterproofing. We capture extra readings around these zones to highlight gradients that may align with leak history, subfloor dampness or slab heave/settlement patterns.
Where there is safe access, we relate floor level variations to typical subfloor contributors such as stump settlement, packing issues, bearer sag or inadequate ventilation. This supports more accurate scoping if you’re considering re-levelling or re-stumping.
We note relevant observable indicators—like plaster cracking, door binding points, skirting gaps and uneven thresholds—and align them with the measured profile. This helps you understand whether the symptoms match the level data or suggest other causes.
Your report summarises the measured floor level variations, highlights priority areas, and outlines practical next steps such as monitoring points, drainage improvements, plumbing investigation, or referral to an engineer for structural design where required.
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If your Heidelberg Heights home has timber floors on stumps and you’re noticing bounce, slope, or doors that won’t latch, a digital survey is a practical next step. It quantifies how much the floor varies and where the worst areas are, which helps determine whether you’re looking at isolated stump issues, broader subfloor settlement, or a mix of both before you commit to re-levelling work.
Yes. Extensions and open-plan renovations can introduce different foundation types and altered load paths. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures transitions between original and added areas so you can see if the extension is moving differently, if there’s a step or twist forming at the junction, or if the issue is actually within the older section. That information is useful for planning rectification and avoiding cosmetic fixes only.
The report provides a mapped profile of floor levels across the inspected areas, highlighting where levels change and where the most significant variations occur. It also includes commentary linking the measurements to observable symptoms (such as cracking or sticking doors) and practical next steps. Where appropriate, we’ll outline whether monitoring is sensible or if you should engage a structural engineer for further assessment and design.
Not always. Some unevenness can be related to normal ageing of timber floors, past re-stumping that wasn’t evenly packed, or localised deflection around high-traffic areas. However, Heidelberg Heights homes can also be affected by moisture changes from drainage, downpipes or wet area leaks, which can influence footing performance over time. The survey helps separate minor irregularities from patterns that warrant further investigation.
Clear access helps us capture consistent readings. If possible, move rugs, floor mats and low furniture away from the areas you want measured, particularly along hallways and room transitions. Let us know about any recent plumbing issues, renovations, or areas where doors stick. If there’s a subfloor access hatch, ensure it’s accessible. We’ll advise on any site-specific preparation when you book.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level mapping and a report you can act on—ideal for Heidelberg Heights homes with stumps, extensions or suspected movement. Call 0413 163 187.