Mitcham homes often mix older stump floors with newer extensions and brick veneer rebuilds—small level changes can point to settlement or moisture movement before cracks become costly.
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We take readings across living areas, bedrooms, halls and wet areas to build a clear map of level changes. This shows whether the floor falls consistently (often drainage or subfloor related) or dips locally (often subfloor support, slab edges or past repair zones).
Mitcham renovations often join different construction types (stumps to slab, older timber to newer frame). We target the junction points to identify steps, differential movement and hinge lines that can signal settlement or mismatched footing performance.
We pinpoint where the floor drops or crowns—near bathrooms, around fireplaces, beside loadbearing walls, or along external walls. These patterns help narrow likely causes such as moisture impacts, bearer and joist deflection, or slab heave/settlement zones.
We measure along corridors and through door openings where movement often shows first as uneven thresholds and sticking doors. Documenting these paths helps confirm whether the issue is isolated to one room or reflects broader structural movement.
Where access allows, we relate floor level changes to likely subfloor contributors such as inadequate ventilation, damp ground, stumps out of plumb, or bearer packing. This gives you a practical link between the readings and potential rectification work.
Your report summarises overall fall direction, key high/low points and notable transitions, with straightforward guidance on when to monitor, when to seek structural engineering input, and which site factors (drainage, downpipes, surface grading) should be addressed first.
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Mitcham homes often include older timber floors, brick veneer builds and renovated extensions, and they don’t always move as one structure. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures actual level changes across rooms and junctions so you can see whether the slope is consistent or concentrated. That helps you judge if the issue is likely cosmetic, maintenance-related (drainage/subfloor moisture), or needs further structural assessment.
The report records digital floor level readings taken across key areas of the home, identifies high and low points, and explains the overall fall direction and notable transitions. We interpret the pattern of movement in plain English and outline practical next steps, such as monitoring, improving site drainage, arranging subfloor repairs, or seeking an engineer’s advice if the results suggest active or abnormal movement.
It provides strong clues, but it’s primarily a measurement and pattern-analysis tool. The way levels change across rooms can indicate likely contributors such as subfloor support issues, moisture impacts, or differential movement between an extension and the original house. Where access is available, we add observations that help connect the readings to site conditions, but some causes may still require engineering or targeted investigation.
Raised timber floors can show unevenness sooner because stumps, bearers and joists can settle, shift or deflect, especially if subfloor moisture or ventilation has been poorly managed over time. Slabs can also move, but the pattern is often different and may show as broader falls or edge-related changes. A digital survey is useful for both types because it objectively maps where movement is occurring and how severe it is.
Most surveys take around 60–120 minutes, depending on the home’s size, layout and access. For the best results, clear small items off floors where possible, ensure we can access each room, and unlock areas like garages or rear rooms. If there’s a subfloor access hatch, make sure it’s not blocked. We’ll handle the set-out and measurement points during the visit.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections measures and maps floor levels across Mitcham homes with clear reporting you can act on. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule your survey.