House Restumping Sydney

Restumping Sydney

House restumping is the process of resetting or replacing stumps that hold up the foundation of your home. This is often needed when old stumps have sunken due to the movement of the soil and/or if wooden stumps have rotted.

Cost of House Restumping in Sydney


The cost of house restumping Sydney varies widely, and can depend on the size of your property and the number of stumps needing replacement. A local house restumping company will be able to give you a quote and help you compare prices.

There are several factors that will affect the price of restumping your home, including the material used for stumps and how many bearers and joists need to be replaced. Timber house stumps are typically the cheapest option, but they also require more maintenance than concrete or galvanised steel.

Generally, wooden stumps will need to be changed at least every 15 years, so this is an easy time to schedule a restumping job with your local house restumping contractor.

Some other signs that you may need house restumping include a crack in your wall or concrete slab, doors and windows that don’t close properly, uneven floors, and a spongy feeling floor. These are all indications that the soil under your house is weakening and causing a sunken foundation.

The best way to determine whether you need house restumping is to ask a qualified professional for a free assessment and quotation. They will be able to advise you on the most cost effective method of restumping your home, and will have a working knowledge of the soil and environment in which your house was built.

Soil type and conditions in Sydney


There are a range of soil types throughout Sydney, with sand being the most common. Sand soils are reactive clays that swell and shrink depending on moisture levels. This can lead to sinking, squeaking and shifting of foundations and causing cracks in walls and concrete slabs.

New housing estates are not immune to these issues, particularly in areas that haven’t had the proper ground work done. These sites may be subject to subsidence, ground shifts and building movement caused by leaking pipes, erosion, excavation, washout and vibrations from nearby properties.

When these issues aren’t addressed, they can cause severe structural damage to your home. Having your home restumped is a great way to prevent future problems and restore the structure’s stability.

Partial Restumping


Unlike full restumping, partial restumping involves replacing only a small number of damaged stumps to help stabilise the house. It’s often an option for older homes where the original stumps are still in good condition, but some have deteriorated over time or due to pest infestations.

It’s not uncommon for a house to have several different types of stumps, so it is important to get a complete assessment before deciding to go ahead with this project.

The process of restumping is very complex, so it’s important to get a qualified contractor to do the work for you. The team will have to jack up your house, remove the existing stumps and replace them with new ones.

Precise Restumping & Underpinning successfully maintains a reputation for delivering quality, reliable and sound services to clients all over New South Wales, with a licensed builder that personally oversee all works.

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