Our Foundation Repair Services
Each foundation repair method serves a distinct purpose, depending on how your home is built and the nature of the issue. Here’s how they compare:
Restumping (Reblocking)
For Raised Homes on Stumps
Restumping is the process of replacing deteriorated or sinking stumps under raised homes, commonly found in older weatherboard or timber-framed properties. Over time, stumps can weaken due to rot, termites, or soil movement, compromising the stability of your home.
This service specifically applies to homes elevated on timber, concrete, or steel stumps.
👉 You’ll need restumping if your home sits off the ground on stumps and you’re noticing sagging floors, stump decay, or alignment issues with doors and windows.
Underpinning
For Brick or Slab Homes with Concrete Foundations
Underpinning addresses foundation movement in homes built on concrete slabs or strip footings, such as brick veneer or double brick constructions. When these foundations begin to sink due to poor soil conditions or drainage issues, underpinning reinforces and stabilises the structure.
Unlike restumping, underpinning is designed for properties with solid concrete foundations, not raised homes.
👉 If your home is built on a slab and you’re seeing cracks in walls or uneven floors, underpinning is the appropriate solution.
House Re-Levelling
For Homes That Have Shifted Out of Alignment
House re-levelling focuses on correcting uneven floors caused by foundation settlement, regardless of whether your home is on stumps or a concrete base. It’s often carried out alongside restumping or underpinning but can also be performed as a standalone service for minor adjustments.
This service stands apart because it targets floor alignment rather than replacing or reinforcing the foundation itself.
👉 If your main concern is sloping floors or misaligned doors, re-levelling restores balance without necessarily involving major structural repairs.
Learn more about House Re-Levelling
Subfloor Repairs & Rebuilds
For Damage Beneath Raised Floors
Subfloor repairs involve fixing or replacing the timber framework like bearers and joists that supports your flooring above the stumps. While restumping secures what your home stands on, subfloor repairs address what holds up your floors internally.
This service is unique to raised homes where subfloor structures have been affected by moisture, pests, or general wear.
👉 If you’re dealing with sagging floors, wood rot, or termite damage beneath a raised house, subfloor repairs are the solution.
General Foundation Repairs & Maintenance
For Early-Stage Issues and Prevention
Not every foundation concern requires large-scale work. Our general repair and maintenance services focus on preventing small problems like minor cracks or drainage issues, preventing them from becoming major structural failures.
This service differs from the others by focusing on proactive care and minor fixes, rather than full-scale foundation replacement or reinforcement.
👉 If you’ve noticed early signs of foundation stress, general repairs can extend the life of your home’s foundation and avoid costly future work.
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You don’t need to know whether it’s restumping, underpinning, or simply re-levelling , that’s our job. We’ll assess your home, explain what’s happening beneath it, and provide a clear, tailored solution.
With over 50 years of experience, we know exactly how to match the right repair to the right foundation problem.
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