How Much Does Restumping Cost in Melbourne?
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Restumping price guide
Real-world ranges for Melbourne homes in 2026. Your job may sit above or below these depending on access, soil and stump count.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Partial restump (a few stumps) | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Small home / cottage (≈25–35 stumps) | $10,000 – $16,000 |
| Average weatherboard (≈40–55 stumps) | $15,000 – $24,000 |
| Larger / period home (≈60–90 stumps) | $24,000 – $38,000 |
| Per stump (supplied & installed) | $280 – $550 |
| Building permit + engineering | $1,500 – $3,000 |
Figures are indicative Melbourne ranges including building permit and engineering. They are not a quote.
What drives the price of restumping?
Five things move a restumping quote up or down. Understanding them helps you compare quotes properly:
- Number of stumps — the single biggest factor. More stumps, more labour and materials.
- Subfloor access & clearance — a low, tight subfloor is slower and harder to work in than a high one.
- Stump material — concrete is standard; steel/adjustable stumps cost a little more.
- Soil and footings — reactive clay or deeper footings can add cost.
- Full vs partial — doing only the failed section costs less than the whole house.
Be cautious of any quote given without someone getting under your house, and of hourly-rate pricing that can balloon. We inspect first and quote a fixed price in writing.
Want the full picture before you buy? Read our guide on buying a house that needs restumping, or learn the signs your home needs restumping.
Restumping cost questions
How much does restumping cost in Melbourne?
A full restump in Melbourne typically costs between about $12,000 and $35,000. The price is driven mainly by the number of stumps, how easy the subfloor is to access, and whether concrete or steel stumps are used. Small partial restumps can start from a few thousand dollars.
How much does it cost per stump?
As a rough guide, expect somewhere around $280 to $550 per stump supplied and installed, before permits and engineering. Tight access, deep footings or premium stumps push the per-stump price up. The only accurate figure is a fixed written quote after an inspection.
Why do restumping quotes vary so much?
Stump count, subfloor clearance and access, soil conditions, stump material, and whether the whole house or just part of it needs doing all move the price. Beware quotes given without an inspection — and beware per-hour pricing, which can blow out. We quote fixed prices in writing.
Does restumping add value to my home?
Yes. Level floors, no movement and a building-surveyor sign-off remove a major red flag for buyers and building inspectors. Many owners restump specifically to protect the sale price and avoid price-chipping at negotiation.
Is restumping covered by insurance?
Generally not for age-related stump deterioration, which is considered wear and tear. Damage from a sudden insured event (such as a burst pipe) may be claimable. Check your policy — and we’re happy to provide documentation for a claim.
Get your exact restumping price
Calculators are handy, but nothing beats a real number. Book a free on-site inspection and we’ll give you a fixed written quote — no obligation.