Newmarket homes often mix older timber floors with renovations and extensions, where subtle movement can show up as sloping rooms or sticking doors. A digital floor level survey maps those changes precisely so you can judge whether it’s normal settlement or a sign of foundation movement.
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We take multiple digital readings throughout accessible rooms to build a clear grid of relative heights. This shows where the floor rises and falls, helping identify patterns that may relate to subfloor support, settlement, or altered framing.
We pinpoint the highest and lowest areas and note the direction the floor is trending. This matters because a consistent fall can indicate gradual settlement, while abrupt changes can suggest localised support issues such as compromised stumps or bearer/joist problems.
We focus on level changes at common “join lines”, such as where an older front section meets a renovated rear area. These locations often reveal differential movement or construction changes that can be hard to spot with a visual inspection alone.
Where accessible, we take extra readings around bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. Localised sagging here can relate to long-term moisture impacts on framing or subfloor supports, and the digital profile helps show whether the issue is isolated or spreading.
We note visible signs that commonly align with level variation, such as sticking doors, uneven skirting gaps, or cracking patterns. These notes help you connect the measurements to what you can see and feel in the home.
You receive a concise report outlining the level profile, the areas most affected, and what the readings may suggest. Where results warrant it, we outline sensible follow-up options such as subfloor access inspection, plumbing checks, drainage review, or engineering advice.
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Yes. Many Newmarket houses have timber floors where wear, past re-stumping, or changes to subfloor ventilation can lead to unevenness. A digital floor level survey measures the floor’s relative heights across rooms so you can see whether the variation is gradual and consistent or localised and abrupt. That information is helpful for deciding if you need a deeper subfloor inspection or an engineer’s advice.
You’ll receive a written summary of the level readings taken across accessible areas, including where the high and low points are and how the floor trends through the home. We also highlight any patterns that commonly align with movement, moisture impacts, or changes at extension points. If the readings indicate concern, we outline practical next steps for further investigation.
It can. Sticking doors, uneven gaps at architraves, and recurring cracks can be consistent with floor movement, but they can also be caused by humidity or minor building tolerance. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey helps by mapping whether the floor has a measurable slope or sudden change in level near those symptoms. If there’s a clear correlation, you can target repairs more effectively.
Often, yes. In Newmarket it’s common to see an older front section with a renovated rear extension, and the junction between them can move differently over time. A Basic Digital Floor Level survey focuses on these transition zones to identify step-downs, ridges, or directional falls that suggest differential settlement or altered structural support. This is valuable before you commit to further renovations or flooring replacement.
Clear access helps us take accurate readings. If possible, remove clutter from main walkways and keep floors reasonably accessible in living areas and bedrooms. Let us know about recent building works, plumbing leaks, or areas that feel soft or springy underfoot. If parts of the home are tenanted or heavily furnished, we can plan the reading locations to still provide a useful level profile.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides precise digital floor level mapping and straightforward reporting to help you act early on movement concerns in Newmarket properties. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange an inspection.