Sloping Floors? Your Foundation Might Be to Blame
Uneven or sloping floors are often a sign of subsidence or structural movement beneath your home.
Sloping Floors Aren’t Just a Quirk
our foundation could be shifting.
A floor that feels uneven or noticeably slopes in one direction isn’t something to ignore. While minor variations in older homes can be harmless, significant or worsening slope is often caused by structural movement—typically foundation settlement or subsidence.
At Foundation Solutions, we specialise in identifying and fixing the underlying causes of sloping floors. With our structural assessment process and screw pile underpinning solution, we help restore your home to level—and your peace of mind.
What Causes Floors to Slope?
Structural movement is the most common culprit. Here’s why it happens.
Uneven Foundation Settlement
When fill that has been placed has settled contributing to subsidence within the structure.
Subsidence from Poor Soil Conditions
Expansive or unstable soils can change volume with moisture levels, gradually undermining parts of your foundation. This differential movement puts pressure on your slab and causes it to tilt.
Plumbing Leaks or Stormwater Issues
Water escaping under or around your slab can erode or soften the supporting soil, contributing to settlement and sloping.
Poor Construction or Inadequate Soil Compaction
In some homes, sloping floors appear within years of construction due to poorly compacted fill or substandard foundation preparation. These flaws reveal themselves slowly over time.
How We Fix Sloping Floors at the Source
Restoring level starts with stabilising your foundation.
Floor leveling compounds or re-tiling won’t solve the problem if the ground beneath your home is still moving. Nor will polyurethane or resin like injection material. These can’t be seen as a guaranteed fix if the root cause is related to poor soil conditions are not addressed and respected. That’s why our screw pile underpinning process focuses on permanent structural repair as we install typically below the influence of these factors:
- We begin with a Non-invasive Home Checkup to assess the severity of the visual defects.
- If movement is present, we offer a forensic site inspection report to formally diagnose the issue with floor levels which is a must.
- Our screw pile underpinning system is then designed and installed to stabilise the foundation—and re-level the affected areas with controlled hydraulic lifting.
- Once stable, we can advise on cosmetic rectification options that won’t need to be redone.
If your floor feels like it’s sinking or sloping, let’s find out why—and fix it for good.
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