North Melbourne’s Victorian terraces, converted warehouses and older extensions can hide gradual movement—digital floor level mapping shows where floors are dipping, heaving or twisting before you renovate or buy.
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We measure floor levels across each accessible room and along key walk paths to build a clear map of high and low points. This matters because a consistent slope can indicate long-term settlement, while sharp changes between rooms can point to joins between old and new construction.
North Melbourne terraces often have rear additions, opened-up living areas and relocated wet rooms. We focus extra measurements at thresholds, beam lines and where flooring changes, because differential movement is commonly concentrated where the original house meets an extension.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens can contribute to moisture variation and subfloor conditions. We take additional readings around these zones and compare patterns to likely moisture pathways, helping you identify whether unevenness aligns with potential leaks or drainage issues.
We capture readings along external walls and major internal wall lines to see if movement is localised or widespread. This is useful for identifying edge settlement, bearing line deflection, or localised areas that may warrant further structural review.
If the property has a raised timber floor and the subfloor is accessible, we note observable support locations and relate them to the level data. The goal is to help clarify whether the floor profile is consistent with stump/bearer/joist performance or isolated support issues.
You receive a concise report that presents the measured floor level variations and explains what the pattern may indicate. We flag areas to monitor, areas that may need rectification planning, and where an engineer or builder may be the right next call based on the results.
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Victorian terraces in North Melbourne often have raised timber floors, older subfloor framing, and renovations that change load paths and ventilation. Over time, that can create gradual slopes or isolated dips that aren’t obvious during a quick walkthrough. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor profile across rooms so you can see whether unevenness is consistent with long-term settlement or linked to specific zones like a rear extension or wet area.
Yes. The report presents the floor level readings in a way that clearly shows where the floor rises and falls, and how those changes relate to the layout. We explain the pattern in plain language so you can understand whether it looks uniform, localised, or abrupt at certain transitions. The aim is to give you a practical picture you can use for planning rectification, renovations, or further investigations.
The survey provides precise floor level data, which is a key input when assessing movement, but it doesn’t replace a full structural design or engineering sign-off. If the level profile suggests significant differential movement, we’ll outline sensible next steps—such as targeted subfloor inspection, checking moisture and drainage contributors, or consulting a structural engineer. It helps you decide whether you’re looking at minor levelling work or something more involved.
Rear extensions can sit on different footing systems to the original house, and the junction is a common place for level changes. In North Melbourne, it’s not unusual to see a step, a twist through the hallway, or a change in slope where the terrace meets a newer living zone. The digital survey concentrates measurements through that transition so you can see exactly how the levels change and how far the effect extends into each section.
Time on site depends on the size and access of the home, but most surveys are completed in a single visit. We’ll need safe access to the rooms being measured and, if relevant, any accessible subfloor entry points. Clearing small items off the floor along measurement lines can help, but you don’t need to move furniture out. We’ll work around normal occupancy while keeping measurements consistent.
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