Melbourne Specialists
Restumping and reblocking is all we do. We know Melbourne’s reactive clay soils, period homes and council requirements inside out.
About Us
About Melbourne Restumping Co.
Restumping and reblocking is all we do — and we do it the way we’d want it done on our own homes: honestly, fully permitted, and built to last.
We’re a Melbourne restumping and reblocking specialist. Rather than a general builder who restumps on the side, our focus is narrow on purpose: replacing failed stumps and bringing homes back to level, across greater Melbourne, day in and day out.
That focus matters here. Melbourne sits on heavy, reactive clay that swells and shrinks with the seasons, and much of the city’s housing stock — weatherboards, Californian bungalows, Edwardian and Federation homes — sits on timber or concrete stumps that eventually rot, crack and sink. Knowing how those homes move, and how to relevel them without damaging the character above, is the whole job. It’s what we concentrate on.
What we believe
Restumping is significant structural work on what’s usually a family’s biggest asset. We think that calls for a few non-negotiables:
Fixed-Price Quotes
Every quote is written, itemised and fixed. The price we quote per stump is the price you pay — no day-rate blowouts.
Fully Permitted
We organise the building permit, engineering and final surveyor sign-off so your restump is legal, certified and safe to sell on.
Clean, Insured Crews
Public liability and workers’ insurance as standard, tidy worksites, and a written workmanship guarantee on every job.
In short: an honest fixed price you can rely on, the permits and engineering handled for you, a clean and properly insured crew on site, and a workmanship guarantee standing behind it all. No day-rate blowouts, no cutting corners on the paperwork that keeps your home legal and saleable.
How we work
Every job follows the same clear, regulated process — so you always know what’s happening and what comes next:
01
Free On-Site Inspection
We come to you, get under the house, and assess every stump — timber rot, concrete cancer, movement and clearance. No obligation, no pressure.
02
Fixed Written Quote
You get a clear, itemised quote with the number of stumps, materials and timeline. No vague hourly rates and no surprises on invoice day.
03
Permits & Engineering
Restumping is regulated building work. We handle the building permit and any engineering computations so the job is fully compliant.
04
The Restump
Our crew jacks the house evenly, removes the old stumps and sets new ones to a level datum — typically 1–2 weeks depending on house size.
05
Final Inspection & Sign-Off
A registered building surveyor inspects and signs off the completed work, and you get the certificate of final inspection for your records.
What we stand behind
- Registered Building Practitioner
- Fully Insured
- Permits & Engineering Handled
- Free On-Site Quotes
- Workmanship Guarantee
Homeowners across Melbourne have rated us 4.9 out of 5 across 38 reviews.
What we do
We cover the full range of subfloor and foundation work for Melbourne homes:
- House restumping — replacing failed timber or concrete stumps and relevelling the floor.
- Reblocking — the same trade as restumping, by its older Melbourne name.
- Underpinning — stabilising foundations that have subsided.
- House levelling — jacking sloping, sagging floors back to true.
Not sure which you need? Our guides on the signs you need restumping and what restumping costs are a good place to start — or just book a free inspection and we’ll tell you straight.
Where we work
We restump and reblock homes right across greater Melbourne — from the period suburbs of the inner north and west through to the bayside and outer growth corridors. See the full list on our areas we cover page, or get in touch to check we service your suburb.
Get a free, no-obligation restumping quote
Book a free on-site inspection across greater Melbourne. We’ll assess your stumps, measure your floor levels and give you a clear fixed price in writing.