House Restumping

We have many years of experience with houses in the Brisbane area, and this experience has made us aware of all aspects when dealing with house restumping projects in Brisbane and surrounding areas.

In Queensland, houses with timber floors will almost definitely have their floors supported by wooden stumps, and the life expectancy of these stumps varies depending on soil conditions and external influences like drainage and insect attacks. Over time, house stumps succumb to the natural wear & tear and weathering, and need to be replaced.

If your floors are not level you may have tell-tale cracks above window or door openings, and you should have the condition of the supporting stumps checked before commencing alterations, additions or renovations. Unlevel floors may slope away from brick fireplaces and are usually caused by stump failure.

Some indicators for stump failure include:

• Loose stumps
• Decay below ground
• White ant damage
• Uneven floor levels
• Cracks in walls
• Crooked door and window frames

It is important to note that stumps deteriorate faster in wet conditions. If only isolated stumps are faulty then we recommend individual replacement. If more than 20% to 30% of stumps are seriously deteriorated, then total restumping should be considered.

We can replace old, worn or compromised stumps with quality long-lasting replacements – ensuring that your home is built level, and going to stay that way.