Mitcham has a mix of older homes, extensions, and sloping blocks where small changes in floor level can point to stump movement, subfloor moisture, or drainage issues that deserve early attention.
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We take measured readings across key rooms and traffic paths to create a clear picture of how the floor plane changes throughout the home. This helps pinpoint whether the slope is localised (for example, near one corner) or consistent across multiple areas.
Your results highlight the areas where the floor is dipping or peaking, which can correlate with issues like stump settlement, subfloor bearing changes, or localised moisture effects. Knowing the ‘where’ helps you target follow-up advice and repair quotes.
Where accessible, we assess transitions between older parts of the house and newer extensions. This is useful in Mitcham homes that have had rear additions, open-plan conversions, or partial re-stumping, where movement can show up at junctions.
We record visible factors that may influence floor levels, such as uneven subfloor ventilation, signs of moisture entry, or drainage patterns around the perimeter that could affect supporting soils and subfloor timbers over time.
Numbers are only useful if they’re explained. We translate the readings into what they mean for a buyer or owner, including whether the pattern looks typical for the building type or suggests movement that warrants further investigation.
You receive a structured summary that can be shared with a restumping contractor, builder, or structural engineer if you need next-step advice. It helps avoid guesswork and supports more accurate scoping and quoting.
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Yes. Many older Mitcham homes have timber floors on stumps or bearers, and small changes in support can create noticeable slope. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor accurately and shows where the low and high points are. That data helps you decide whether you’re looking at normal ageing, localised stump issues, or something that needs further assessment.
We take readings through accessible internal areas such as living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms to understand the overall floor plane. We focus on locations that best show movement patterns, including long runs and transitions between spaces. Wet areas may be limited by floor finishes and access, but we’ll still capture enough points to identify meaningful rises and falls.
The survey provides measurements and an interpretation of the pattern, but it isn’t a design for restumping or underpinning. If the readings and site observations suggest abnormal movement, we’ll outline practical next steps, which may include engaging a qualified restumping contractor, builder, or structural engineer. The level data makes those follow-up conversations faster and more accurate.
They can. It’s common to see older parts of a Mitcham home sitting differently to a newer extension, especially where flooring systems, footings, or site levels changed during the build. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey helps map these differences and identify whether the step or slope is a construction transition or a movement issue that appears to be progressing.
Use it to make your decision evidence-based. The readings can support negotiations, inform special conditions, or help you budget for likely works. If the report indicates notable slope or a pattern consistent with movement, you can seek targeted quotes or specialist advice before you commit. For bookings with ACE Building and Pest Inspections, call 0485 857 077.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers clear floor level measurements and practical reporting suited to Mitcham’s mix of older homes and renovated properties—call 0485 857 077 to organise an inspection.