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McKinnon’s mix of older weatherboards on stumps and renovated brick homes can hide floor movement under new finishes—digital mapping shows whether slopes are cosmetic or structural.
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We take a grid of digital readings across rooms and key walkways to produce a clear map of high and low points. This shows where the floor is falling and whether the slope is consistent, localised, or changing direction—clues that point to stump issues, bearing movement or subfloor moisture.
Where McKinnon homes have rear additions or open-plan remodels, we measure across the join line. A step, ridge or change in fall can indicate different footing behaviour between the old structure and newer works, helping you assess the risk of ongoing movement and likely rectification scope.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens can influence floor levels through leaks, poor ventilation or past water damage. We target readings around these areas to identify bowls, peaks or sudden drops that can support further investigation before you commit to repairs or a purchase.
For properties on stumps, the level pattern can reveal typical signs of stump settlement, packing failure or uneven bearing. We translate the numbers into likely movement behaviour, so you can speak with a restumper or builder using specific locations rather than general complaints.
Long corridors and doorway thresholds are excellent ‘movement lines’. We record readings along these runs to show whether the home is sloping end-to-end, dipping mid-span, or twisting—patterns that affect how you prioritise repairs and whether levelling is likely to be straightforward.
You receive a floor level plan and clear commentary on what is within expected tolerance and what is not. Where results suggest structural concerns, we outline sensible follow-ups (for example, subfloor inspection, drainage review, or engineer input) so you can move forward efficiently.
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Yes. Many McKinnon weatherboards rely on stumps and bearers, and movement can be gradual and hard to see until doors bind or floors feel uneven. A digital survey measures the floor accurately across multiple points, highlighting where the structure is dipping or twisting. That evidence helps you decide whether re-levelling, packing, or full restumping is more likely before you buy or renovate.
We measure across the transition from the original footprint into the extension to see whether the floor levels change abruptly or follow a different fall. A mismatch can indicate different footing performance or settlement rates between the two structures. The report helps you understand whether the issue looks like an expected construction transition, a localised defect, or a pattern that warrants further structural advice.
A Digital Floor Level Survey doesn’t diagnose soil type or definitively confirm foundation failure on its own, but it does provide the key evidence: the magnitude and pattern of level variation. Certain patterns can suggest settlement, heave, or moisture influence. If results are outside normal tolerance, we’ll recommend practical next steps such as a subfloor assessment, drainage review, or consultation with a structural engineer.
Renovations often refresh finishes without changing the underlying subfloor or addressing drainage and moisture. In McKinnon, it’s common for older floors to remain while rooms are opened up or extended, which can make existing falls more noticeable. A digital survey separates cosmetic issues (like uneven floor coverings) from structural movement by mapping the actual floor plane across the home.
Use the level map and commentary to estimate risk and likely costs before you commit. If variations are modest and consistent, you may simply plan for minor adjustments. If there are sharp changes, concentrated dips near wet areas, or twisting across the footprint, you can request further investigation, obtain quotes for re-levelling/restumping, or negotiate based on measured evidence rather than subjective impressions.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers measured, easy-to-use floor level mapping for McKinnon homes—ideal for older timber floors, renovations and extensions. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange an inspection.