Preston homes often mix older timber subfloors with newer extensions and slabs, which can hide gradual floor movement. A digital floor level survey maps those changes so you can confirm whether slopes relate to stumps, subfloor moisture, or foundation behaviour.
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We take a grid of digital readings across selected rooms, hallways and living areas to create a measurable map of floor height changes. This matters because it separates “feels uneven” from verified millimetre differences you can track and compare.
The survey pinpoints the highest reference point and the lowest areas, then shows the direction of fall. This helps determine whether the issue is localised (e.g., near a wet area or entry) or consistent with broader foundation movement.
Preston renovations often join timber floors to new slabs or to re-levelled sections. We focus extra readings along thresholds and openings to quantify any step, tilt or differential movement that can crack plaster, distort skirtings or affect doors.
We prioritise measurement lines near bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, where slow leaks or long-term moisture can influence subfloor supports or slab performance. The goal is to connect floor level patterns with likely contributing zones.
Where the home is on stumps/piers, we interpret the level pattern for signs consistent with stump settlement, bearer/joist sag, or uneven restumping. You get practical guidance on which areas warrant underfloor inspection or structural advice.
Your report documents the measurement method, key readings, and a plain-English summary of what the pattern suggests. It’s designed to help builders, restumpers or engineers quote accurately and focus on the right parts of the house.
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If your Preston home has a timber subfloor and you’ve noticed springy boards, sloping hallways, new cracks, or doors sticking, a digital floor level survey is a practical first step. It quantifies the unevenness and shows where the problem concentrates, which helps you decide whether the next step is a subfloor inspection, restumping advice, or checking for moisture and drainage issues.
Yes. Where an original timber section joins a newer slab or rebuilt area, even a small differential can cause cracking at the join, uneven thresholds, or gaps at cornices and skirtings. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures both areas in a consistent reference, highlights any step or tilt at the transition, and gives you evidence to discuss rectification with a builder or structural consultant.
Your report records the areas measured, the key readings, and a summary of the floor level pattern across the home. It identifies high and low points, the direction and extent of fall, and notes on what the pattern may be consistent with (such as localised settlement, subfloor support issues, or differential movement at extensions). It also outlines practical next steps for further investigation.
Preston blocks often show the effects of long-term site changes—rear extensions, driveway works, altered garden levels and drainage upgrades can redirect water around footings. In some pockets nearer to low-lying ground, moisture variation through the year can influence reactive soils, while older timber subfloors can be sensitive to ventilation and persistent dampness. The survey helps separate likely site-related patterns from isolated internal issues.
Time varies with the size and layout, but most Preston homes can be measured in a single visit. Preparation is simple: clear access to the main rooms, hallways and doorways, and keep floors reasonably free of clutter so readings can be taken consistently. If there are rugs or furniture that block key lines, we’ll advise what to move so the results are accurate and comparable.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for precise digital floor level measurements and a report that helps you pinpoint unevenness across older sections, extensions and wet-area zones in Preston.