We begin with a detailed inspection of your property. This includes assessing the existing stumps, soil condition, and other structural components. The site is then prepared by removing plinth boards and strategically placing heavy-duty jacks to support the home safely.
Next comes stump removal. We excavate holes to the required depth and dimensions, remove old timber stumps, and also inspect the surrounding structures like bearers and joists. Any damaged components are marked for replacement to maintain structural integrity.
For the house stump replacement, we install new concrete stumps, positioning them accurately before securing them to the framework. Our team uses advanced laser levelling technology for perfect alignment, eliminating uneven floors and structural stress.
Before proceeding further, we arrange a building inspection to ensure everything complies with local Building regulations and standards according to plans submitted and approved under the permit issued. Once inspection has been approved, concrete is poured using specialised equipment to secure the new stumps in place firmly.
After pouring concrete, we make sure we check the levels again and allow the concrete to set for 48 hours. After the concrete has dried and set, we split and level the soil out under the house. We carefully remove the jacks. We wrap up the work with a thorough clean-up, leaving your property stable, compliant, and ready for Final Inspection by the Building Inspector. A certificate of Final inspection is then issued and owners can live comfortably in their home again with stronger floors. Additionally, our work is backed by a 7-year guarantee, meaning you can rely on it for years.
Your home’s support structure doesn’t just fail overnight. There will be early warning signs, and recognising these on time can help you act before the damage becomes costly.
It may be time to consider restumping a house in Melbourne if the following indicators appear:
Addressing these issues early through professional house reblocking can prevent further structural damage and save you from bigger repairs down the track.
Reblocking and restumping are often used interchangeably to describe the process of replacing old or rotten timber stumps with new ones (usually concrete or steel) to level uneven floors, which could otherwise cause some cracks to close or open further, as well as other structural issues.
You may need restumping if your home has uneven or sloping floors, cracked walls or ceilings, sticking doors and windows that don’t close properly, wardrobes that don’t close, or cracked tiles. Excess moisture or deteriorating timber stumps under older homes in Melbourne are also warning signs. A professional inspection can confirm if restumping a house is required.
Yes, you can often live in your home during restumping, depending on the project scope and structural condition. However, expect noise, vibrations, and temporary lifting while new stumps are installed.
For house restumping projects that have no access from the outside, we need to do the work by removing the floorboards. In such cases, temporary relocation may be recommended for safety and convenience.
Most homes need restumping every 40-60 years, depending on soil conditions, drainage, and stump materials. A professional assessment determines if restumping a house is necessary to maintain structural stability.
Yes, council approval is generally required to restump a house as it involves structural building work.
At Spot On Reblocking, we will obtain all the necessary plans and permits on your behalf, ensuring full compliance with building regulations and OH&S. We’re a registered builder with the BPC of Victoria, and all our work aligns with the national building codes.
For reblocking in Melbourne, we use a manufacturer who specialises in concrete stumps that are made to order. We install high-quality concrete stumps built to Australian Standards. Concrete stumps provide stronger, longer-lasting support than traditional timber, as they resist moisture, rot, and termite damage. We also install ant caps. All our work is backed by a 7-year guarantee.
