Measuring a floor that has started to move
How we record floor movement so an engineer and a builder can act on it.
In short: An investigation in Ambarvale recorded evident movement in the living and dining floors and measured it.
The call
An owner in Ambarvale noticed the living and dining floors no longer felt level. The investigation found movement in the flooring was evident.
What was measured
Levels were taken across the affected area with a digital level and straight edge, and photographed in place.
Why measurement beats description
A number can be compared with the tolerance in the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017. A description cannot.
Likely causes
Reactive clay drying or wetting unevenly, poor drainage near the footings and undersized framing are common causes in the region. The report states which the evidence supports.
The next step
Where movement is significant, a structural engineer should assess it. The report gives them a measured starting point.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Cobbitty. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
