Tally Ho homes often mix older brick veneers and renovated extensions, where small floor level changes can signal subfloor movement, drainage issues, or reactive soils across a sloping block.
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We take systematic readings across bedrooms, living areas, hallways and other accessible internal spaces to create a clear map of floor levels. This shows how the floor plane changes across the home, not just a single spot reading.
We look for broad slope across the footprint versus isolated low points that can indicate localised support issues. The pattern helps distinguish general settlement from potential subfloor problems or moisture-related movement.
We pay close attention to thresholds where original rooms meet renovations, raised floors, or different floor finishes. These junctions commonly show movement first and can affect how an extension performs over time.
Where visible, we note related signs such as uneven skirtings, door frame racking, cracking patterns, or tile lipping. These observations help explain whether the measured levels align with other movement indicators.
If the subfloor is accessible, we record the type of support system (such as stumps, bearers and joists, or slab edges where visible) and note any obvious factors that may relate to the measured level changes.
You receive a clear summary of findings, highlighting key high/low areas and the overall floor level trend. The reporting is designed to be useful for buyers, owners planning repairs, or for sharing with trades and engineers for next-step advice.
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A standard inspection can identify signs of movement, but it won’t quantify how much the floor changes from room to room. In Tally Ho, where homes can be split-level or have later extensions, a Digital Floor Level Survey provides precise readings that show patterns across the footprint. That data helps you judge whether unevenness looks like typical settlement or suggests areas needing further investigation.
We take readings throughout accessible internal areas, typically including living spaces, hallways and bedrooms, and we focus on transitions where level changes often show up. We also measure across different zones to understand the overall trend, not just isolated points. If access is restricted by furniture, floor coverings, or stored items, we’ll measure what we can and note limitations in the report.
The survey provides accurate floor level data and highlights patterns consistent with movement, but it’s not a structural certification. If measurements and site observations suggest significant or progressive movement, we’ll recommend the most appropriate next step, which may include an engineer’s assessment. The key value is turning a “maybe” into measurable information that supports a practical decision.
They can be, particularly where the original structure and the extension sit on different support systems or were built at different times. It’s also common for changes to drainage, landscaping, or subfloor ventilation over the years to affect how parts of the home perform. The survey helps confirm whether the level changes are minor and consistent or concentrated around the junctions that typically matter most.
Use the map of high and low points to guide follow-up questions and budgeting. If the slope is uniform and minor, it may simply be typical settlement; if it’s localised, you may want targeted checks of drainage, wet areas, or subfloor supports. The measured data is also useful for negotiating repairs or planning works, because it shows exactly where the problem areas are.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides precise floor level measurements and clear reporting that suits Tally Ho’s mix of older homes and renovated layouts. Call 0413 163 187 to organise your survey.