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Kew East homes often mix older brick and timber builds with modern extensions, where movement can show up as sloping floors, sticking doors, and cracked plaster. A digital floor level survey helps separate normal settlement from patterns that suggest active foundation movement.
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We take multiple readings across key points in each accessible room to produce a clear map of high and low areas. This helps identify whether the floor drops consistently in one direction, bowls in the centre, or changes sharply at an extension line.
We pay close attention to level changes at junctions where older floors meet newer works, such as rear extensions or reconfigured kitchens. These locations often reveal differential movement that isn’t obvious from visual inspection alone.
By comparing readings near external walls to internal areas, we can spot patterns that may relate to footing performance, moisture changes around the perimeter, or subfloor support issues. This is useful for narrowing down where to investigate next.
We record the direction and degree of slope rather than relying on subjective feel underfoot. This assists buyers and owners to understand whether the issue is localised (one room) or systemic (multiple zones).
Where floor levels vary, we note common movement indicators to check alongside the readings, such as door rubbing points, window binding, skirting gaps, and cracking locations. This supports a more accurate interpretation of what the floor data suggests.
Your report summarises the floor level profile and explains what the pattern may indicate in plain language. If results suggest active movement, we outline sensible next steps, such as monitoring points, drainage review, or engineer advice.
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Many Kew East homes combine older construction methods (stumps, bearers and joists) with later updates or extensions. Those changes can create uneven support lines and different settlement rates across the floor. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey measures the floor profile across rooms so you can see whether the variation is localised (often repairable) or part of a broader movement pattern that may need further investigation.
It measures relative height differences across the floor using digital levelling equipment. We record readings at multiple points to map where the floor rises and falls, and we look at how the changes run through the house. The aim is to document the floor’s shape and identify patterns consistent with settlement, subfloor support issues, or differential movement around additions and openings.
The survey provides strong clues by showing the movement pattern, but it doesn’t diagnose every underlying cause on its own. Causes can include subfloor support problems, moisture-related ground movement, drainage issues, or building changes over time. If the readings suggest a concerning trend, we recommend targeted follow-ups such as a subfloor inspection, drainage assessment, or structural engineer advice.
Established trees and older stormwater layouts can influence moisture levels in the ground around a home. When moisture conditions change, some soils can shrink or swell, which may contribute to differential movement. A floor level survey won’t measure soil moisture directly, but it can show whether the floor falls toward a particular side or corner, which can guide a practical check of downpipes, surface grading, and nearby vegetation impacts.
More access improves the map, but we can still produce useful results with partial access. We prioritise key areas such as main living zones, hallways, and transition points near extensions or wet areas. If furniture, stored items, or floor coverings limit certain reading points, we note this in the report and focus on obtaining enough measurements to identify overall slope direction and any sharp level changes.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise digital floor level mapping and a clear report that helps Kew East buyers and owners understand floor movement patterns. Call 0485 857 077 to schedule.