Digital Floor Level Survey Richmond (3121)

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.