The Basin’s sloping blocks and reactive clay soils can show up as uneven floors, sticking doors and fresh plaster cracks. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where movement is occurring and how severe it is.
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We take a series of readings across main living areas, corridors and transition points to build a clear map of high and low spots. This shows whether the floor is generally falling one way (common on slopes) or if there are isolated dips that may indicate localised footing or stump issues.
Where older The Basin homes have been extended or opened up, we measure across joins, door thresholds and renovated areas. Differences between the original footprint and newer work can point to settlement, inadequate support, or changes in site drainage after landscaping.
We interpret the readings for patterns often linked to clay soil shrink–swell behaviour, such as edge lift or centre heave on slabs, or differential movement under bearer and joist lines. This helps separate seasonal movement from more concerning structural change.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are measured with care because leaking plumbing, poor waterproofing, or long-term damp can weaken supports and contribute to localised sagging. The readings help prioritise further investigation in the right area.
For homes on stumps, we document how the floor levels relate to likely bearer runs, internal walls and load points. If the pattern suggests stump settlement, rotation, or inadequate packing, the report makes it easier to brief a restumper or builder accurately.
You receive a detailed report outlining measurement locations, the overall range of levels, and a plain-English summary of what the pattern indicates. It’s designed to be useful for negotiations, maintenance planning, or sharing with an engineer if required.
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Sloping sites can produce uneven support conditions, especially where there’s cut-and-fill, older drainage, or retaining close to the house. A Digital Floor Level Survey measures the floor across multiple points to show the direction and extent of any fall or distortion. In The Basin, this can help distinguish a natural slope-related fall from abnormal movement that may need drainage changes, subfloor work or engineering advice.
Cracks and doors are symptoms, but they don’t quantify the problem. The survey provides objective readings across rooms so you can see where movement concentrates and how the floor behaves as a whole. That makes it easier to decide whether the issue is likely seasonal, linked to a wet area, or related to structural support such as stumps, bearers, slab edges or an extension join.
We target the areas that best represent the home’s structure: main living spaces, hallways, transitions between sections, and any rooms where issues have been noticed. If you have a specific concern—like a dip near a bathroom or a slope through an extension—we’ll include extra readings there. The goal is a practical coverage that accurately maps patterns without inflating time or cost.
Yes. Many Melbourne foothill suburbs, including The Basin, can experience soil moisture changes that contribute to shrink–swell behaviour in reactive clay. This can show up as slight floor level changes, particularly if drainage directs water toward the footing line or if gardens are kept heavily watered near the house. A survey gives a reliable snapshot, and repeat surveys can track whether movement is ongoing or stabilising.
If the home has springy floors, visible undulation, recent patching, or signs of re-levelling, a digital survey is a smart pre-purchase add-on. It helps you understand whether the floor variation appears uniform (often easier to rectify) or if there are sharp changes that may indicate stump settlement, inadequate support or damp-affected subfloor conditions. Use the results to guide negotiations and follow-up checks.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers precise floor level measurements and a clear report tailored to The Basin’s sloping sites and mixed housing styles. Call 0413 163 187 to organise your inspection.