Questions we get asked most
The things homeowners want to know before they pick up the phone. If yours isn’t here, ring Dean and ask.
- What’s the difference between restumping and house raising?
House restumping is when your home is raised temporarily to restore its foundations by removing and replacing the stumps underneath. Once the restumping work has been completed, your home is lowered back onto its foundations once more. House raising, on the other hand, is when your home is raised permanently. This work is often completed as a way to create more living space for homes on small blocks, or to protect homes from water damage in flood-prone areas.
- How high can I raise my house?
In Queensland, a house cannot exceed a height of 9.5 metres above ground level unless council approval is acquired. If you wish to raise your home any higher than this, we can help you obtain all the necessary plans, documents and approvals so you can achieve your vision.
- What are the signs that my house needs restumping?
If your home’s stumps have begun to deteriorate through damage or time, it can affect the foundations of the building and cause structural issues that need urgent attention. Common signs include slanted, drooping or uneven floors; difficulty opening or shutting doors and windows; cracks in the walls; visible damage in the stumps themselves; excessive exposure to flood waters; and the presence of termites or white ants.
- Slanted, drooping or uneven floors
- Difficulty opening or shutting doors and windows
- Cracks in the walls of your home
- Visible damage in the stumps themselves
- Excessive exposure to flood waters
- Presence of termites or white ants
- What areas do you service?
We’re a locally owned business operating in and around the Somerset Region of Queensland. We provide our services to residents and building companies throughout Fernvale, Ipswich and Lake Wivenhoe.
- How much do your restumping and house raising services cost?
The cost depends on the size and complexity of the work your home requires. To find out more about our prices and receive a quote for your project, get in touch with a member of our team.
Got a house that needs a level foundation under it?
Tell us what’s happening with your place and we’ll come and have a look. Quotes are free, and Dean does them himself.