Restumping Adelaide
Is your home showing signs of stump failure? Restumping (also known as reblocking) replaces deteriorated stumps to restore your home's structural integrity and level floors. We pass your enquiry to a local restumping contractor.
What Causes Stump Failure in Adelaide?
Adelaide's climate — hot, dry summers followed by wet winters — creates the perfect conditions for stump deterioration. Timber stumps rot from moisture contact, while concrete stumps crack from soil movement. The reactive clay soils in suburbs like Mitcham, Burnside and Unley accelerate this process.
The Restumping Process
- Inspection and assessment of all stumps
- Recommendation on stump type (concrete, galvanised steel or timber)
- House is jacked up in sections and old stumps removed
- New stumps installed and house levelled precisely
- Final check and cleanup
Restumping vs Underpinning
Not sure whether you need restumping or underpinning? Use our comparison tool or contact us for a free assessment.
Restumping FAQ
Restumping (also called reblocking) is the process of replacing the stumps or blocks that support a raised-floor home. Over time, original timber stumps rot or concrete stumps crack, causing the house to settle unevenly.
Restumping costs in Adelaide range from $4,000 to $20,000+ depending on the number of stumps, stump material chosen (concrete, steel, timber), access and soil conditions. Most homes require 20-60 stumps.
Signs include bouncy or uneven floors, cracks in walls, gaps between walls and skirting boards, doors that stick, and visible stump damage when you look under the house.
Most restumping jobs in Adelaide take 3-7 days for a standard home. Larger homes or those with difficult access may take up to 2 weeks.