Laburnum’s mix of older timber homes, renovated extensions and tree-lined blocks can hide gradual floor movement—digital levels help confirm whether slopes are cosmetic or foundation-related.
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We take a grid of digital readings across nominated rooms to create an accurate map of floor heights. This shows where the floor is high or low and helps confirm whether the slope is localised (one area) or affects the whole dwelling.
We measure across junctions where original homes connect to newer additions. Differential movement often shows up as a step, ridge, or changing fall direction at these points, which can help explain cracking or separation seen in finishes.
Readings are compared from external walls towards the centre of the home to identify typical patterns such as edge drop, centre heave, or diagonal distortion. These patterns can indicate how the subfloor, stumps, slab edges, or soil interaction may be behaving.
If access allows, we note visible contributors that relate directly to the level results, such as stump alignment, packing at bearers, signs of subfloor moisture, or ventilation limitations. This helps connect the numbers to real site conditions.
We use consistent reference points through corridors and doorways to ensure readings align across the dwelling. This is especially useful in Laburnum homes with long hallways, split zones, or multiple floor finishes that can disguise true level changes.
Your report summarises the measured variations in a way that’s easy to share with builders, underpinning contractors, or engineers. Where results suggest atypical movement, we outline sensible follow-up options rather than leaving you guessing.
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Many Laburnum streets have established homes that have been extended or updated over time. Floors can slope from gradual settlement, stump movement, moisture changes, or simply age-related wear. A Digital Floor Level Survey converts what you feel underfoot into mapped readings, showing whether the issue is consistent with minor movement or if the pattern suggests a structural concern worth escalating to an engineer.
Yes. Cracking often correlates with differential movement, but the location of cracks doesn’t always match where the floor is changing. The survey identifies where the building is dipping, rising, or twisting, which helps explain why cracks are appearing and whether they align with doorways, corners, or extension junctions. It also provides objective information to support repair planning.
We typically measure main living areas, hallways, bedrooms, and key transition points such as doorways and where old and new construction meets. The exact coverage can be tailored to your concerns—such as focusing on a rear extension, wet areas, or a section where doors are sticking. We’ll confirm access and scope on booking to suit the property layout.
They can. Laburnum’s leafy blocks often include mature trees and substantial gardens, which can influence moisture conditions around footings and subfloors. Changes in drainage, garden beds against walls, or prolonged dry/wet cycles can contribute to movement in some homes. A Digital Floor Level Survey won’t diagnose every cause on its own, but it can show the movement pattern that guides the right next investigation.
Time on site depends on the size and layout of the home and how many rooms are included, but most surveys are completed within a single visit. You’ll receive a detailed report outlining the measured floor level variations, key observations relevant to the readings, and clear guidance on whether monitoring, maintenance, or further structural advice is recommended for the Laburnum property.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for precise digital measurements and a report that clearly explains what the floor levels mean for your Laburnum home. Call 0413 163 187.