House Restumping & Reblocking tips & guides for Melbourne
Local advice, how-tos and answers from the Melbourne Restumping Co team.
Buying a House on Stumps in Melbourne: What to Check Before You SignA building inspection is essential when buying a house on stumps, but it has limits. Here's what to look for yourself, what the inspector will and won't tell you about the subfloor, and when to get a closer look.Read more →Restumping Weatherboards and Californian Bungalows in MelbourneWeatherboard cottages and Californian bungalows are some of Melbourne's best-loved homes, and many are still sitting on their original timber stumps. Here's what restumping a period home involves, and where heritage controls come in.Read more →Is Your Melbourne House Moving? The Warning Signs It Needs RestumpingFailing stumps rarely announce themselves all at once. Here are the signs to watch for in a Melbourne house, and why our clay soils and wet-dry seasons make some homes move more than others.Read more →Restumping or Underpinning? Working Out What Your Melbourne House NeedsRestumping and underpinning both deal with a house that has moved, but they apply to completely different kinds of foundations. Here's how to tell which one your home is likely to need.Read more →What Does Restumping Cost in Melbourne? The Factors That Set Your PriceThere's no single price for restumping a Melbourne house. The final figure comes down to how many stumps you have, how easy they are to reach, what's in the ground and what else turns up once the floor is opened up.Read more →