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Niddrie homes often mix older weatherboard builds with updated extensions and renovations—small changes in floor levels can flag stump settlement, subfloor moisture issues, or movement around additions before cracks and sticking doors become costly.
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We take a structured set of measurements across main rooms, hallways, and high-traffic paths to detect slopes, dips, and ridges. This matters because small changes can indicate developing movement, especially near renovated areas or where the floor construction changes.
Your report includes a clear floor level map showing relative highs and lows. It helps you visualise where the home is out of level so you can prioritise repairs, compare with previous readings, or brief a builder or engineer accurately.
We interpret whether level changes appear confined to one corner/room or span larger sections of the dwelling. Localised variation can point to issues like a single stump or bearer problem, while widespread patterns may indicate broader footing or site-related movement.
We focus on areas that often show early movement signals in Niddrie homes, including where an extension meets the original structure, around bathrooms/laundries, and near heavy fit-outs. These zones can be more sensitive to moisture, drainage and altered load paths.
We run readings through corridors and across door lines to help detect torsional movement (twist) that can cause doors to bind and cracks to reappear after patching. This is useful for judging whether a problem is cosmetic or likely ongoing.
We outline what the measured variation means in practical terms and flag results that warrant monitoring or further advice. Where appropriate, we’ll recommend targeted follow-ups such as subfloor inspection, drainage review, or a structural engineer assessment.
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Yes. Many older Niddrie homes have timber floors on stumps, and they can develop unevenness from stump settlement, bearer sag, or subfloor moisture. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor’s relative highs and lows so you can pinpoint where movement is concentrated. It won’t replace a full structural assessment, but it provides strong evidence for what to inspect and repair first.
You’ll receive a detailed report with recorded digital measurements and a floor level map that shows the pattern of variation across the accessible areas tested. We explain what the readings suggest, highlight any areas that appear abnormal or changing, and provide practical next steps. If results indicate possible structural movement, we’ll recommend the most relevant follow-up inspection or specialist advice.
The survey measures the outcome (floor level variation) and helps identify the likely pattern, but it doesn’t diagnose every root cause on its own. Results can suggest whether the issue is localised (for example, a single support point) or more widespread. If the pattern indicates moisture, drainage, subfloor deterioration, or footing movement, we’ll outline targeted checks to confirm the cause.
Yes. Junctions between an original home and a later extension are a common place to see level changes, especially when the construction systems differ (timber subfloor vs slab) or the addition carries heavier loads. We take readings through the transition area and nearby rooms to identify any step, slope, or twist. The report helps you decide whether the junction needs monitoring or further structural review.
Not always. The survey is performed from inside the home by taking digital level readings across the floors. Underfloor access can be helpful for confirming causes (such as stump condition or moisture), but it isn’t required to complete the measurement work. If your Niddrie property has limited access, we can still provide meaningful floor level data and advise whether a separate subfloor inspection is worthwhile.
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