Mooroolbark homes often sit on sloping blocks and mixed footing types, where small foundation changes can show up as uneven floors, sticking doors, and cracked cornices. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where movement is happening before you commit to buying or renovating.
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We measure floor levels across living areas, hallways, bedrooms and wet-area entries to build a clear profile of how the floor changes throughout the house. This helps identify whether the issue is isolated to one zone (like an extension) or consistent across the original structure.
We establish reliable reference points and use a consistent measuring approach so results can be compared over time. This is important if you want to monitor movement in a Mooroolbark home after seasonal weather changes or after drainage improvements.
We flag sharp step-downs or step-ups that often occur at door thresholds, remodel junctions, or where a slab meets a timber floor. These transitions can indicate differential movement, building settlement, or changes in construction method.
Where the home is on stumps or has a raised subfloor, we interpret the floor level pattern to help you understand whether it aligns with potential stump settlement, bearer/sleeper sag, or localised support issues. This supports targeted follow-up rather than guesswork.
We include practical notes on site factors that commonly influence floor levels, such as surface water flow paths, downpipe discharge points, and subfloor ventilation constraints. While this isn’t a drainage design service, it helps connect the measurements to likely drivers.
You receive a structured report that summarises key level variations, highlights priority areas, and outlines sensible next steps. Where warranted, we recommend the right kind of follow-up (builder, plumber/drainage, or structural engineer) based on the observed pattern.
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Sloping blocks can create uneven loading and different moisture conditions around footings, particularly where there’s been cut-and-fill, retaining, or altered drainage. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor profile across the home so you can see whether the slope is gradual and consistent or whether there are distinct “dips” and “humps” that may point to localised support issues or movement.
The survey doesn’t diagnose structural adequacy on its own, but it provides hard data that helps interpret symptoms. If door jambs are tight and cracks are appearing, the floor level pattern can show whether the issue is concentrated in one corner, along a wall line, or across multiple rooms. If the results suggest significant or progressive movement, we’ll recommend the appropriate follow-up professional.
We measure accessible internal floor areas across key rooms and circulation spaces to build a practical map of level changes. This commonly includes entry zones, living areas, hallways and bedrooms, plus transitions near wet areas where movement can be more noticeable. The goal is to capture enough points to identify patterns, not just take a single reading that misses localised variation.
Many older weatherboard homes are built on raised subfloors, and over time stumps, bearers, and joists can settle or deflect, especially if ventilation has been reduced or moisture has been managed poorly. Renovations and extensions can also introduce level changes between sections. A digital floor level survey helps confirm whether unevenness is minor and typical for age or whether it’s pronounced and worth targeted investigation.
Use the measured floor level profile as a decision tool: identify where the biggest variations are, ask the agent/vendor about past restumping or underpinning, and get targeted quotes if needed. The report can support negotiation by providing objective evidence, and it helps you prioritise follow-up checks before settlement. It also gives you a baseline to monitor once you move in.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections measures floor levels with digital precision and explains the results clearly, so you can act early on movement risks common on Mooroolbark’s varied blocks. Call 0485 857 077.