Ivanhoe East homes with a mix of older timber floors and renovated extensions can hide subtle movement—our digital readings pinpoint where levels change so you can act before cracks and sticking doors worsen.
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We take precise level readings across living areas, hallways and bedrooms to map where floors rise and fall. This matters because a clear level profile helps identify whether movement is localised (for example, one corner) or part of a broader pattern through the home.
The survey highlights high points, low points and the direction of fall. Knowing the fall direction helps link symptoms—such as cracked plaster or jammed doors—to likely movement lines rather than guessing based on visible damage alone.
We pay particular attention to transitions between original rooms and added sections, where different foundations and framing methods can move at different rates. This is essential in Ivanhoe East homes that have been extended at the rear or reconfigured internally.
We target readings near bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, where long-term moisture issues can contribute to local settlement or timber floor deterioration. The level pattern can support further investigation for leaking plumbing or inadequate waterproofing.
We relate the level data to what you can see on site—cracks, gaps to skirtings, door clearance changes and window binding. This turns measurements into practical context, helping you prioritise what to repair and what to monitor.
You receive a clear summary of readings and what the pattern suggests, with notes you can pass on to a structural engineer or re-levelling contractor if needed. This reduces back-and-forth and helps you request more accurate quotes based on measured information.
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Yes. Extensions often introduce a different foundation type or construction method, and that can lead to differential movement where old meets new. A digital floor level survey measures both areas and maps the transition, showing whether the change is gradual or abrupt. This helps you decide if the issue is normal settlement, an isolated subfloor problem, or something that needs an engineer’s input.
You’ll receive a report that summarises the measured floor levels, identifies high and low points, and explains the movement pattern in plain language. We also note how the readings relate to visible indicators such as cracking, door binding or gaps. Where appropriate, the report outlines practical next steps, such as checking drainage, plumbing, subfloor ventilation or seeking a structural engineering assessment.
The survey can strongly indicate whether re-levelling or stump work should be investigated by showing the location and extent of level variation. However, it doesn’t replace a physical subfloor inspection or engineering advice. If the level pattern suggests subfloor support issues, the next step is usually to inspect stumps, bearers and joists (where accessible) and then confirm an appropriate scope of works.
Not always. Older timber floors in Ivanhoe East can feel uneven due to historic workmanship, minor long-term settlement, or wear in floorboards and joists. A digital floor level survey helps separate ‘character’ from change by quantifying the slope and identifying whether it forms a pattern consistent with movement. If the readings align with new cracking or sticking doors, that’s when further investigation is warranted.
Time on site depends on the home’s size and layout, but most surveys are completed within a single visit. You don’t need to prepare much—just ensure safe access to rooms and clear a small path along walls where possible so we can take readings in consistent locations. If there are areas you’re concerned about, point them out at the start so we can prioritise them.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for precise floor level mapping and a report that helps you make clear decisions on repairs, monitoring, or next-step engineering.