Typically, it is common for newer homes to be built with concrete or galvanized steel stumps, these are also used as replacement stumps and should last longer than wooden stumps.

If it is determined that your house requires to be restumped, your home will be slowly and gradually jacked up to the height required to remove the current stumps and replace or in some cases remove them completely.

It is important to be mindful that although house restumping or reblocking will prevent any further damage and eliminate the risk of collapses, the movement caused by jacking the house may result in some issues to doorframes, tiles, or even further cracks in walls.

Restumping or reblocking is no easy task, so therefore you have to look for a reputable company either to search on internet or by word of mouth recommendations, then request for a quote it is best if you get a quote from more than one group therefore you can compare the services, inquire about the materials in a company that uses the best stumps so in the near future you don’t have to replace them again and finally ask for references so you can contact their previous clients and ask them about the job they have done.

If floors are not even, these is one of the signs of needing re stumping done, you can notice that while you are walking if it feels like you are moving uphill or downhill. The doors are making creaking sound and windows resist to shut properly for no reason the stumps are the problem.

Humid conditions and moisture plays a part in stumps becoming damaging, as well as termites do a lot of damage to the timber, if cracks are visible in different plastered walls inside the house it is a sign of damaged stumps.

In case of floods if the water stays for a long time around the house stumps it can do damage, so therefore if not sure of any signs but you do want to know the state of your stumps, it is best to call an expert and be on the safe side.

All restumping quotes are free except under the following circumstances where a $220 fee will be incurred. If you are getting a quote for restumping as part of your pre-purchase inspection and/or due diligence. If the property owner unable to attend site to meet our estimator, the $220 price is fully refundable if you proceed with works.
Restumping quotes don’t require plans or engineering. In most cases, all that is required is an onsite meeting with the client to assess the areas that require repair. Most restumping quotes average at around $500 per stump and it’s usually what you’ll be quoted when discussing prices over the phone. However, it should be noted that this is a base amount in most instance.

Partial restumping is usually recommended when only a few of the existing stumps are checked and considered to be in poor condition and when the majority are fine. A professional should thoroughly check them because sometimes the look on some stumps especially ones made out of wood can appear deceiving and may look to be in good condition but in reality be worse for wear underneath the ground.

Full restumping is often needed if your house is old is comprised of wooden stumps. It may also be a good idea to replace the old wooden ones with something a little more sturdy, such as steel or concrete stumps.

In most cases, houses need re stumping due to age, termite damage, or soil movement. In those cases, it’s unlikely your home insurance will cover the cost.

However, if the stumps have been damaged by an insured event – for example, a pipe burst and caused significant water damage – you might be covered for re stumping costs.