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Parkville’s mix of heritage terraces, older timber floors and extensions can hide gradual movement—digital floor level mapping pinpoints where slopes start and how severe they are.
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We take a consistent grid of measurements across main living areas, hallways and bedrooms to build a clear map of high and low points. This matters because the pattern of the slope often indicates whether the issue is localised (e.g., one stump or bearer) or broader (e.g., footing movement).
Parkville homes frequently have additions at the rear or internal reconfigurations. We measure across doorways and junctions between original and newer sections to identify step-downs, ridges or twisting that can suggest differential settlement or poor subfloor integration.
We look for sharp changes in level over short distances—often seen near bathrooms, laundries, fireplaces or load-bearing walls. These concentrated dips can be linked to moisture-affected subfloor timbers, localised stump failure, or changes in structural loads after renovations.
Where floor level anomalies align with wet areas or external drainage concerns, we document the relationship in the report. This helps you prioritise investigations such as plumbing checks, subfloor ventilation improvements or drainage rectification before movement worsens.
You receive measured variations and a plain-English explanation of what they may indicate for performance and liveability. This is vital for negotiating repairs, planning re-levelling works, or deciding whether further assessment by an engineer is warranted.
We include photos of relevant areas (such as uneven transitions, cracking aligned with slope, or accessible subfloor points) to support the measurements. This makes it easier to brief a builder, restumper or engineer on where to investigate first.
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Often, yes—especially if you’re planning new flooring, opening up rooms, or adding to the rear. Parkville terraces can have older subfloors, past re-stumping and multiple renovation stages, which can create unevenness between original and newer areas. A Digital Floor Level Survey gives measured starting conditions, highlights transitions that may need structural attention, and helps avoid installing finishes over an unstable base.
It measures relative floor heights across different points in the home using digital equipment, then maps where floors rise, fall or twist. The goal isn’t just to confirm that a floor is uneven, but to identify the pattern and severity. Those patterns can indicate likely causes such as subfloor support issues, differential settlement, moisture-related deterioration or movement between an older section and an extension.
The survey provides strong evidence to guide that decision, but it doesn’t replace engineering design. If measurements show concentrated dips or broad slopes consistent with support failure or footing movement, we’ll note that further assessment may be appropriate. Many cases involve targeted subfloor repairs or adjustments rather than major underpinning, and the mapped results help the right professional assess scope efficiently.
Yes. Older timber floors and subfloors can be affected by moisture, ventilation limitations and prior alterations. Parkville also has many homes with rear additions where the old and new structures move differently, creating a noticeable ridge or step at the junction. Large nearby trees and changes to site drainage can also influence ground moisture and contribute to seasonal movement in some properties.
Use the measurements and mapped low points to ask precise questions: which areas are most affected, whether the pattern aligns with visible cracking, and what types of repairs are likely. You can share the report with a builder or engineer for an informed opinion and realistic cost guidance. The data can also support negotiations where movement appears beyond normal age-related settling.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides measured, room-by-room floor level mapping with practical explanations tailored to Parkville’s older homes and common extension layouts. Call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection.