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Perth House Restumping Specialists

IS YOUR HOME SINKING OR SHIFTING?

Professional house restumping, levelling and raising across Perth and surrounding WA suburbs. Licensed, insured and experienced with Perth's older character homes.

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Perth character home exterior New stumps installed under a Perth home

What We Do

COMPLETE FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS

From a partial restump to a full house raise, we assess your home and recommend the most cost-effective solution for Perth conditions.

House Restumping

Full and partial stump replacement using steel, concrete or treated timber stumps installed to engineer-certified depth.

House Levelling

Restore your home to level using laser-guided equipment. Ideal where stumps are sound but have sunk or shifted.

House Raising

Raise your home for improved under-floor storage, ventilation or additional living space.

Reblocking

Replace deteriorating bearers and stumps to address uneven floors and structural issues in your Perth home.

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Why Perth Homes Need More Attention

THE PERTH FACTOR

Perth homes face foundation challenges shaped by our specific climate and soils. Understanding these helps explain why regular inspection matters.

01

Long, dry summers

Perth's Mediterranean climate brings months of hot, dry weather each year, causing sandy and clay soils to contract around stumps and footings.

02

Reactive clay pockets

While much of Perth sits on stable sand, pockets of reactive clay in the eastern and hills suburbs expand and contract significantly with seasonal moisture.

03

Termite activity

Western Australia has significant subterranean termite activity, and timber stumps are a primary target — often compromised well before any damage is visible above floor level.

04

Ageing housing stock

Many of Perth's character suburbs were built between the 1900s and 1960s, meaning original timber or early concrete stumps are now well past their intended lifespan.

05

Salt air corrosion

Homes in coastal and river-adjacent suburbs face accelerated corrosion of steel fixings and fasteners from salt-laden sea breezes.

06

Established gardens

Perth's older suburbs are known for mature street trees — root systems can heave stumps and crack footings over time.

PERTH'S TRUSTED RESTUMPING SPECIALISTS

  • Free on-site inspection

    We come to you, assess your stumps and floor level, and give an honest recommendation before any commitment.

  • Experienced in Perth conditions

    We understand the specific challenges that Perth's climate, soil types and termite activity create for home foundations.

  • Licensed and fully insured

    All work completed by registered WA builders with full public liability insurance.

  • Laser levelled to perfection

    Every job is laser levelled on completion so your home sits correctly before we hand over.

Restumping work in progress on a Perth home

How It Works

YOUR RESTUMP IN 5 STEPS

01

Free Inspection

We visit your property, inspect stumps and floor level, and identify the cause and extent of any movement.

02

Detailed Quote

You receive a detailed written quote covering the full scope of work before anything begins.

03

House Lifting

We carefully raise your home using hydraulic jacks, supporting the structure safely throughout.

04

Stump Replacement

Old stumps are removed and new stumps are installed and concreted to the correct depth.

05

Laser Level & Handover

Your home is laser levelled, lowered and fully inspected before we hand over.

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Also Known As

RESTUMPING BY ANOTHER NAME

House restumping goes by many names. Whatever you call it, we do it — across Perth and surrounding areas.

Reblocking

Reblocking is the Victorian term for restumping — replacing the stumps or blocks that support a home's subfloor frame. Same job, different name.

House Relevelling

Relevelling refers to restoring a home to its original level position — adjusting or replacing stumps to eliminate sloping floors and structural movement.

Stump Replacement

Removing old, deteriorated or damaged stumps and replacing them with new steel, concrete or timber stumps installed to current engineering standards.

Foundation Repair

Foundation repair covers all services addressing movement, settlement or deterioration in a home's subfloor structure.

House Underpinning

Underpinning is a broader term for strengthening a home's foundation. In Perth this most commonly means restumping and stump replacement.

Sub-floor Repairs

All work carried out beneath the floor of a home — stump replacement, bearer and joist repairs, and levelling of the subfloor frame.

Completed restumping job showing new stumps and footings

Common Questions

RESTUMPING FAQs

How much does restumping cost in Perth?+
Restumping costs vary significantly based on the number of stumps, subfloor access, stump material, and whether levelling is required. Every home is different — we cannot provide accurate pricing without an on-site inspection. Contact us to arrange a free inspection and we will provide a detailed written quote.
How do I know if my Perth home needs restumping?+
Common signs include cracking walls, sticking doors and windows, uneven or bouncy floors, gaps at skirting boards, and visible stump damage. Perth's older character homes are especially prone to this as original stumps age past their intended lifespan.
How long does restumping take?+
A partial restump typically takes 1 to 3 days. A full restump on an average Perth home takes 3 to 7 days. You can remain in the home throughout the process in most cases.
Timber stumps or concrete stumps — which is better?+
Most restumping jobs today move to concrete or steel stumps, which don't rot or attract termites the way older timber stumps can. We'll talk you through the options for your specific home.
Do I need council approval to restump my house?+
Most like-for-like restumping doesn't require a building permit in WA, but heritage-listed homes and any change to floor height can trigger extra requirements — we'll flag this during your inspection if it applies.
I'm buying a house that needs restumping — what should I know?+
A pre-purchase building inspection will usually flag stump condition. If restumping is needed, it's worth getting a fixed quote before you settle so you know the real cost, not just an estimate on the building report.

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Greater Perth, WA

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