Kingsville’s mix of older weatherboard homes and renovated extensions can hide gradual subfloor movement—our survey maps floor levels precisely so you can act before cracks and sticking doors become expensive.
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We take a grid of digital readings through accessible rooms to identify high and low points. This matters because a consistent slope can point to broad settlement, while isolated drops can suggest localised stump or bearer issues.
Where Kingsville homes have been extended at the rear, we measure across the join to detect level “steps” or twisting. These patterns can indicate different footing types, varying subfloor ventilation, or moisture-driven movement affecting one section more than the other.
We interpret the level profile to flag whether movement appears uniform, diagonal (possible twisting), or concentrated along an external wall. Understanding the pattern helps narrow likely causes such as drainage issues, reactive soil changes, or subfloor support points that have dropped.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchen zones can be hotspots for leaks that soften subfloor supports or change soil moisture. We take additional readings around these areas to check if the floor level profile suggests localised movement consistent with ongoing moisture.
Where practical, we establish repeatable reference points so the survey can be compared later. This is useful if you want to monitor whether movement is active, stabilising, or worsening before committing to re-stumping, levelling, or structural repairs.
You receive documented results showing the extent and location of variations, plus straightforward guidance on what to do next. This may include recommending a structural engineer, plumbing investigation, drainage improvements, or a follow-up survey after seasonal changes.
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Often, yes. Many Kingsville weatherboards have timber floors and a history of partial re-stumping, which can leave uneven levels between rooms. A Digital Floor Level Survey shows where the main drops are and whether the pattern suggests isolated support issues or broader movement. That helps you scope re-stumping work accurately and avoid levelling one area while leaving the underlying cause elsewhere.
A building inspection can note symptoms like sloping floors or cracking, but it usually won’t quantify the extent and exact location of level variation. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures floor levels across the home and maps where changes occur. That gives you objective data to compare later, share with a structural engineer, or use to prioritise repairs and investigations.
Yes—especially where an original front section connects to a newer rear extension. Differential movement can create a noticeable step or twist at the transition, which may affect plaster, tiles and door alignment. The survey measures across both areas to show whether one section is moving differently. This can guide decisions on rectification, drainage improvements, or whether further engineering advice is warranted.
They can. Parts of Melbourne’s inner west, including Kingsville, commonly experience soil moisture changes that can cause ground movement, particularly around gardens, leaking downpipes, or poor surface drainage. A Digital Floor Level Survey can be repeated to compare results across seasons. If the pattern changes noticeably over time, it suggests active movement and supports targeted steps like fixing drainage, plumbing issues, or subfloor moisture control.
Time depends on the home’s size, layout and furniture, but allow enough time for readings across key rooms and transitions. We need safe access to the areas being measured, and clear walkways help improve coverage. If subfloor access is available, it can also assist in interpreting results, but the core survey focuses on accurate floor level readings within the home.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides measured floor level data that’s practical for Kingsville homes—ideal before buying, renovating, or investigating movement. Call 0413 163 187 to organise your survey.