Richmond’s Victorian terraces, extended weatherboard homes and warehouse conversions often hide subtle floor movement after renovations, restumping or drainage changes. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where floors have dropped or heaved so you can make informed decisions before you buy or repair.
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We take consistent digital readings across accessible floor areas to create a clear map of level variation. This shows whether slope is gradual (often older construction) or abrupt (often linked to a local support or subfloor issue).
We focus on where original homes meet newer additions—common in Richmond narrow-lot renovations. These junctions often reveal differential movement between old and new footing systems or changes to bearer-and-joist layouts.
We pay close attention to bathrooms, laundries and kitchens where leaks or long-term moisture can affect subfloor supports and flooring. The survey helps confirm whether suspected water-related movement aligns with measured level changes.
Hallways and door thresholds are excellent reference zones for movement patterns. We capture readings through these transitions to identify local dips that can relate to stump settlement, inadequate support, or past alterations.
Results are presented as relative differences across the surveyed areas so you can see the direction and extent of variation. We note practical reference points that help builders quote repairs and help owners monitor changes over time.
The report links measured patterns to common causes seen in Richmond homes, such as subfloor support movement, changes after restumping, or movement concentrated around an addition. Where appropriate, we recommend the next professional to consult (e.g., structural engineer or re-stumping contractor).
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Yes. Richmond terraces are often altered with rear extensions, opened-up walls and reconfigured wet areas. A digital floor level survey shows whether the floor variation is gradual across the original footprint or concentrated at the old-to-new junction. That pattern helps you decide if you’re dealing with normal ageing, localised subfloor support movement, or differential movement between different footing systems.
It measures relative floor level differences across the areas we can access and test. We take a series of digital readings at consistent points and compare them to a reference level. The result is a clear picture of where the floor rises or falls and by how much. It doesn’t replace engineering design, but it provides the factual data needed to guide next steps.
It can strongly indicate likely causes by showing the pattern and location of level changes, but it’s not a standalone structural diagnosis. For example, a sharp local drop may point to a subfloor support issue, while broader changes across a zone may suggest footing movement. If the readings suggest abnormal movement, we’ll explain what to investigate next and who should assess it further.
Many Richmond weatherboard homes have timber floors supported by stumps, bearers and joists. If stumps settle, rot, or were poorly aligned during past restumping, the floor often shows dips along specific lines or near internal walls. A digital survey maps these variations so you can identify which sections are most affected and provide clearer information to a restumping contractor or structural engineer.
To get the best coverage, clear small items from floor areas we’ll measure, especially along hallways, room edges and around doorways. If the home has access panels to a subfloor, garage or crawl space, ensure they’re reachable. We’ll work around furniture where needed, but open access helps us collect consistent readings and produce a more complete level map.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level measurements and a report that’s easy to act on—ideal for Richmond buyers assessing movement, renovations or suspected subfloor issues. Call 0413 163 187.