Precise Restumping

If you are planning to renovate your house or build an addition, it is important to check that the existing stumps can support the extra weight. Restumping, also known as reblocking, involves replacing the existing stumps under your home with new concrete or steel ones. It’s an essential project for extending the life of your property and is often necessary to prevent future issues such as floor sloping or cracking walls and ceiling. However, it’s not an easy project to undertake and the cost varies depending on a number of factors. It’s therefore advisable to understand the overall cost of restumping process and costs so that you can budget accordingly. The size and condition of the existing stumps will have a direct impact on the cost of the project. Older stumps that are more prone to damage may require more work to replace than newer ones. Additionally, the type of stumps used will also affect the price. Galvanised steel stumps are generally more expensive than timber ones but the...

Reblocking and Underpinning are processes which address the foundations that support the structure of a house. They can be used separately or together and both address the issues caused by changes in ground conditions, such as settlement and sinking of the building’s foundation. Both processes require expertise in excavation and foundation repair. Both can also be costly, depending on the complexity of the work and the type of materials chosen. The term “Reblocking” is generally applied to a process that repairs and replaces the timber stumps which support the house, either due to damage from storms or gradual wear and tear over time. This can involve removing the existing stumps, replacing them with concrete ones and pouring a new slab on which to build. This can be done at the same time as underpinning and can make a house more attractive, both in terms of its appearance and its value. Underpinning is a more involved method of repairing and stabilising a home’s foundations, typically...

The terms restumping and underpinning have something in common - they both deal with the foundations of houses. However, these processes are very different and not used for the same types of house structures. This article will explain the differences between these two repair processes and how to know whether or not your home needs reblocking or underpinning. Reblocking and underpinning is a process that replaces the timber stumps in a foundation structure. It is usually performed on weatherboard or brick houses that have been built on timber stumps. Over time, these stumps can rot and sink in some areas. This can lead to a shift in the level of your home and cause floors to become misaligned. Reblocking replaces these old, rotten stumps with new, stronger concrete stumps. It can also make your house safer, as it removes the risk of the house collapsing due to poor stump support. There are many different types of stumps that can be used for this process. Timber was the most popular typ...