Kinley homes in the Ringwood area often sit on reactive clay and mixed construction (older timber floors, newer slab extensions), so small movements can show up as sloping rooms, sticking doors, and cracking. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where the change is happening and how severe it is.
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We take multiple readings across each accessible room to map where the floor rises and falls. This matters because movement patterns (centre sag, edge drop, diagonal fall) help narrow likely causes such as subfloor support issues versus perimeter slab movement.
A fixed reference (datum) is established so every reading is comparable. Consistency is crucial if you want to track changes over time in a Kinley home, especially after drainage works, restumping, or renovation.
We identify the highest and lowest points measured and summarise the total variation across key areas. This gives you a clear sense of severity and whether the issue is localised (one corner/room) or widespread.
We note whether the level profile aligns more with timber subfloor movement (stumps, bearers, joists) or slab behaviour (edge heave/settlement). In Kinley, mixed construction is common, so separating these influences is important for correct next steps.
Where visible, we connect the level pattern to practical factors such as downpipe discharge points, ponding near walls, built-up garden beds, or changes around extensions. These observations help you prioritise what to investigate or rectify first.
Results are presented in a clear format that can be shared with your builder, restumper, or structural engineer. It reduces guesswork and helps quotes and recommendations focus on measured data rather than assumptions.
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Yes. Many established homes around Kinley and Ringwood have timber floors on stumps with bearers and joists. A digital survey maps how much variation exists and where it concentrates, which can indicate stump movement, bearer deflection, or localised subfloor issues. It’s particularly useful before negotiating a purchase, planning restumping, or checking whether an extension has created differential movement.
Common triggers include doors that start rubbing or won’t latch, visible sloping along hallways, gaps opening at skirtings, cracking that reappears after patching, or tiles lifting in one area. In Kinley, these can be influenced by soil moisture changes and drainage alterations from landscaping or renovations. A digital survey helps confirm if those symptoms align with measurable floor movement.
The survey’s core output is accurate floor level measurement and a map of variations. We also provide practical commentary on what the pattern can suggest, based on the construction type and what’s visible on site (for example, timber subfloor support versus slab edge behaviour, and drainage observations). Definitive cause and rectification design may require an engineer, but the survey gives them solid starting data.
Yes. Mixed construction is common where an older dwelling has been extended or renovated. We measure accessible areas across the original footprint and the extension to identify any differential levels between sections. That comparison is important because movement can occur at the junction due to different footing types, moisture conditions, or compaction history. We’ll document any step changes or directional falls in the report.
Large furniture, heavy rugs, thick carpet underlay, and limited access to certain rooms can reduce the number of readings we can safely take. Split-level designs also require careful datum planning. If subfloor inspection points are blocked, we can still measure internal floor levels, but we may recommend follow-up access for a more complete assessment. We’ll clearly state any limitations in the report.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides precise floor level mapping and clear reporting to help Kinley buyers and owners understand movement patterns before they commit to repairs or purchase. Call 0413 163 187.