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Ivanhoe East homes often combine older renovations with newer extensions; a digital floor level survey helps confirm whether uneven floors relate to age and alterations or active movement that needs attention.
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We record measurements across accessible rooms such as entry halls, living areas, bedrooms and corridors to show how the floor performs where you’ll feel it most. This matters because small variations can be normal, while concentrated changes across a short distance may indicate localised support issues.
Where layouts suggest an older home with later additions, we compare level transitions between zones. This helps highlight differential movement between sections that may have different footings, stump systems, or construction dates—common in Ivanhoe East renovations.
We mark key high/low points and describe the direction of fall. Understanding the slope direction helps you interpret whether the profile looks like long-term settling, a change at a join, or a sagging zone that may relate to bearers, joists, or subfloor supports.
We take additional readings around doorways and transitions where cracks and sticking doors often appear first. Abrupt level changes in these spots can correlate with subfloor movement or structural alterations, rather than general ‘character’ of an older floor.
Alongside the measurements, we record observable factors that can affect floor performance—such as subfloor ventilation (if visible), moisture-prone areas, and nearby drainage patterns. These notes help you connect the level data to conditions you can improve or monitor.
You receive a concise explanation of what the measurements mean, where the main variations sit, and when to consider follow-up advice (for example, further building assessment or engineering input). This keeps the data practical for pre-purchase decisions.
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Yes. Many Ivanhoe East homes have been updated over time, and extensions can sit on different footing systems or be tied into older framing. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey helps you see whether the floor profile changes at the join (suggesting differential movement) or whether the whole house slopes in a consistent direction (often long-term settling). We explain the pattern in plain language.
You’ll receive a clear written summary of the level measurements taken across accessible areas, including where the main variations occur and the direction of fall. We also include practical notes on site observations that may influence the readings, and guidance on when to consider further investigation. It’s designed to support pre-purchase decisions and informed discussions with trades or professionals.
No. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey measures and documents floor variation; it does not certify structural adequacy or provide engineering design advice. If measurements show pronounced or localised changes, the results can help you decide whether to seek a more detailed building inspection, subfloor assessment, or an engineer’s opinion. Think of it as evidence-based screening, not a final structural sign-off.
They can be. Older homes may show gradual slope from long-term settlement, and properties with timber subfloors can also be affected by stump condition, subfloor moisture, or changes made during renovations. Brick homes can still show differential movement where additions were built at different times. The survey helps identify whether the unevenness is broadly consistent or concentrated in specific zones.
If possible, ensure clear access to key rooms and keep floors reasonably free of clutter so we can take readings at multiple points. Unlock any internal doors and, where safe and accessible, provide access to areas that may relate to movement (such as under-stair spaces). If the home has been recently renovated, sharing what was changed and where can help us interpret transitions in the level profile.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0485 857 077 for measured floor level results that help you assess older layouts, renovation joins, and uneven-floor concerns specific to Ivanhoe East properties.