House Restumping
Replacing failed timber or concrete stumps to relevel and re-secure your home.
Learn more → Melbourne Restumping & Reblocking Level Floors.
Level Floors.
Solid Foundations.
Sloping floors, sticking doors and cracking walls? We restump and reblock homes right across Melbourne — fixed-price quotes, permits handled, and a workmanship guarantee on every job.
Fully insured Permits & engineering handled Workmanship guarantee
Free on-site quote
Tell us about your home and we’ll arrange a free inspection.
What We Do
Restumping & foundation services
Whatever your home is doing — sinking, sloping or cracking — we have the right fix, done to engineering spec and signed off by a building surveyor.
Reblocking
The same trade as restumping — renewing the blocks/stumps your house sits on.
Learn more →Underpinning
Stabilising foundations that have subsided, with screw piles or concrete underpinning.
Learn more →House Levelling
Jacking and relevelling sloping, sagging or uneven floors back to true.
Learn more → Why Melbourne Homeowners Choose Us
Restumping done properly — and priced honestly
Restumping is major structural work on your biggest asset. We treat it that way: thorough inspections, fixed written quotes, full permits, and crews who leave the site clean.
- Melbourne SpecialistsRestumping and reblocking is all we do. We know Melbourne’s reactive clay soils, period homes and council requirements inside out.
- Fixed-Price QuotesEvery quote is written, itemised and fixed. The price we quote per stump is the price you pay — no day-rate blowouts.
- Fully PermittedWe organise the building permit, engineering and final surveyor sign-off so your restump is legal, certified and safe to sell on.
- Clean, Insured CrewsPublic liability and workers’ insurance as standard, tidy worksites, and a written workmanship guarantee on every job.
Photo: crew levelling a Melbourne weatherboard (add real job photo)
How It Works
From first inspection to final sign-off
A clear, permitted process so you always know what’s happening under your house.
01
Free On-Site Inspection
We come to you, get under the house, and assess every stump — timber rot, concrete cancer, movement and clearance. No obligation, no pressure.
02
Fixed Written Quote
You get a clear, itemised quote with the number of stumps, materials and timeline. No vague hourly rates and no surprises on invoice day.
03
Permits & Engineering
Restumping is regulated building work. We handle the building permit and any engineering computations so the job is fully compliant.
04
The Restump
Our crew jacks the house evenly, removes the old stumps and sets new ones to a level datum — typically 1–2 weeks depending on house size.
05
Final Inspection & Sign-Off
A registered building surveyor inspects and signs off the completed work, and you get the certificate of final inspection for your records.
20+
Years restumping Melbourne
4.9★
Average homeowner rating
100%
Permitted & surveyor signed-off
Free
On-site quotes, Melbourne-wide
Homeowner Reviews
Level floors, happy homeowners
★★★★★
“Our 1920s weatherboard in Brunswick had floors you could feel rolling under your feet. The team relevelled the whole house, handled the permit, and the doors actually close now. Fixed price, no surprises.”
★★★★★
“Got three quotes for reblocking our Reservoir home. These guys were the only ones who got under the house, explained exactly what was failing and put it all in writing. Job came in on time and on budget.”
★★★★★
“We had subsidence cracking at the back of the house. They underpinned the affected corner and the cracks have stopped. Clean crew, tidy site, certificate sorted for when we sell.”
Where We Work
Restumping across greater Melbourne
From the inner-north weatherboards to bayside cottages and the outer suburbs — if you’re in metro Melbourne, we can quote your restump.
Common Questions
Restumping FAQs
How much does restumping cost in Melbourne?
Most full restumps in Melbourne fall between roughly $12,000 and $35,000, depending on the number of stumps, access under the house, and whether timber or concrete stumps are used. A small partial restump can start from a few thousand dollars. The only accurate figure is a fixed written quote after an on-site inspection.
Is restumping the same as reblocking?
Yes. “Restumping” and “reblocking” are two names for the same job — replacing the stumps (or blocks) that support the floor of your home. Older Melburnians often call it reblocking; the building industry usually calls it restumping. The work is identical.
How long does restumping take?
A typical weatherboard home takes one to two weeks on site once permits are in place. Larger homes or jobs with difficult access can take longer. We give you a firm timeline with your quote.
Do I need a permit to restump my house?
Yes — restumping is regulated building work in Victoria and requires a building permit and final inspection by a registered building surveyor. We arrange the permit, engineering and sign-off for you as part of the job.
Can I stay in the house during restumping?
In most cases, yes. The house is jacked gradually and you can usually remain living in it, though you may notice some movement and the occasional sticking door. We’ll let you know if your specific job needs you to be out.
How do I know if my house needs restumping?
Common signs are sloping or bouncy floors, doors and windows that stick, cracks in plaster or cornices, and gaps opening up between walls, skirting and floors. If you notice any of these, book a free inspection and we’ll get under the house to check the stumps.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation on-site inspection across greater Melbourne. We assess the stumps, measure the floor levels and give you a clear fixed-price quote in writing.
What areas of Melbourne do you cover?
We restump homes right across greater Melbourne — from the inner-city period suburbs to the outer growth corridors and bayside. If you’re in metropolitan Melbourne, we can quote your job.
Get a free, no-obligation restumping quote
Book a free on-site inspection across greater Melbourne. We’ll assess your stumps, measure your floor levels and give you a clear fixed price in writing.