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Kew homes often combine older timber floors with newer extensions on changing ground levels, so small movements can show up as slopes, sticking doors, and cracked plaster. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where movement is happening and helps you plan the right fix.
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We take systematic level measurements through main rooms, corridors, and connecting spaces to capture how the floor plane changes. This matters in Kew homes where long hallways and larger front rooms can disguise gradual slopes until furniture rocks or doors stop latching.
We focus on transitions where older structure meets newer work (for example, original front rooms into rear additions). Differential movement often concentrates at these junctions, and mapping levels here helps identify whether the issue is isolated to the addition, the original home, or the connection point.
Rather than a general comment like “floor is uneven”, we record where the high points and low points occur and how they relate to nearby walls, wet areas, fireplaces, or openings. This assists trades in prioritising investigations such as subfloor supports, drainage, or moisture sources.
We pay close attention to bathrooms, laundries, and kitchen areas where leaks or long-term moisture can affect subfloor timbers and supports. In multi-stage renovated Kew homes, old plumbing routes and patched floor areas can lead to localised settlement or sag.
If accessible and safe, we note visible subfloor conditions relevant to floor levels, such as support spacing, signs of timber deterioration, ventilation limitations, or dampness indicators. These observations help connect the level data to plausible causes without overreaching beyond what can be seen.
Your report includes a measured summary of floor level variation, marked locations, and plain-English interpretation of patterns. It’s designed to be shared with a builder or engineer so you can get accurate repair advice, quotes, and scope definitions.
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If you’re considering restumping or levelling in Kew, a digital floor level survey is a practical first step. It shows where the floor is highest and lowest and whether the slope is consistent across the home or concentrated in one section. This helps your contractor plan the sequence of works and avoid over-correcting one area while leaving other movement patterns unaddressed.
The survey provides precise measurements of floor level variation and highlights patterns that can be consistent with movement. It doesn’t replace an engineering assessment of footings, stumps, or slabs, but it gives strong, objective evidence to guide next steps. If the readings suggest broader movement, we’ll recommend appropriate follow-up, such as targeted subfloor investigation or an engineer’s opinion.
We measure across key rooms, hallways, and transitions to build a clear picture of how the floor plane changes. Priority is given to areas where owners commonly notice symptoms, such as near doorways, along long corridors, around wet areas, and at the junction between older parts of the house and renovated spaces. The goal is a practical map that reflects how the home is used.
They can be. In Kew, many homes have rear extensions where newer structure connects to older framing, and movement can appear as a step, slope, or cracking near the transition. A digital floor level survey helps confirm whether the change is localised to the extension area, follows a broader line through the home, or relates to support points under the original section.
Clear access to the main floor areas helps, particularly hallways and room thresholds where level changes are most informative. If possible, move small rugs or clutter that prevents the level from sitting flat. Let us know about any recent works (new flooring, plumbing changes, drainage works) and point out sticking doors, cracks, or bouncy areas so we can prioritise the most relevant measurement lines.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level mapping and a report you can hand to your builder or engineer to plan repairs confidently. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection in Kew.