Kingsville’s mix of older weatherboards, renovated cottages and extension-heavy homes can hide gradual floor movement—our digital floor level survey pinpoints unevenness before it turns into sticking doors, cracked plaster and costly rectification.
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We take a consistent series of digital readings through accessible internal areas (for example, living zones, hallways and bedrooms) to identify where the floor rises, falls or twists. This matters because movement patterns often point to stump/bearer issues, subfloor moisture influences, or differential settlement rather than a single isolated dip.
A fixed reference point is established so readings are comparable across the home and can be repeated later if you want to monitor movement. This is important in Kingsville homes with staged renovations, where you may need evidence to confirm whether an issue is stable or progressing.
We focus on the common ‘changeover’ zones where original homes meet newer works (often near widened doorways or open-plan conversions). Differential movement between old and new sections can show as a step or gradual slope, which can affect finishes, cabinetry alignment, and future renovation costs.
We interpret readings to flag directional slope and twisting, which can indicate broader subfloor support problems rather than a local floorboard issue. Understanding the shape of movement helps your builder or engineer target the likely cause and reduce exploratory costs.
Your report summarises the measured variations and notes where they occur so you can discuss them with a builder, underpinning contractor or structural engineer. It turns ‘it feels uneven’ into documented information that supports decision-making and quoting.
Where the readings suggest a potential subfloor support or moisture-related contributor, we outline sensible follow-up actions (such as subfloor inspection, drainage review, or engineering advice). This keeps the survey useful as a planning tool, not just a set of numbers.
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Yes. Many older weatherboards in Kingsville sit on stumps and timber subfloors where gradual movement can develop over time. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey measures how the floor is performing across key rooms, helping you see whether you’re dealing with an isolated low spot or a broader slope/twist that may relate to subfloor supports, moisture conditions, or past re-stumping work.
It provides strong evidence, but it’s not a standalone structural design service. The survey quantifies floor level variations and highlights movement patterns consistent with support or settlement issues. If the readings suggest significant or progressive movement, we’ll recommend the appropriate next step—often a subfloor inspection and, where warranted, advice from a structural engineer or an experienced stump/underpinning contractor.
We measure accessible internal areas that best represent the home’s overall performance—typically main living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms, plus any locations where you’ve noticed unevenness. If there’s a renovated section, we’ll prioritise the transition zones because they commonly show differential movement between the original structure and newer works.
We look for step changes in level, consistent slopes that start near widened openings, and twisting that becomes obvious across open-plan spaces. These patterns can appear when the original structure and the extension settle differently or when loads have changed after walls were removed. Measuring these zones helps you understand whether the unevenness is cosmetic or linked to how the structure is supported.
Clear floors where possible, especially along hallways and around the edges of rooms so we can take readings without obstructions. If there are rugs, heavy furniture, or stored items blocking key areas, shifting them can improve coverage. Also let us know where you’ve noticed symptoms like bouncy flooring, sticking doors, or cracks so we can prioritise those areas in the measurement plan.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers measured, room-by-room floor level evidence that’s especially useful for Kingsville’s older homes and renovation junctions. Call 0485 857 077 to schedule your survey.