Every house built with timber stumps foundation needs re-blocking after a time. Timber stump last from anywhere between 15 and 80 years and degradation depends on dampness in the soil, type of soil, timber used, seepage, drainage and termite attack. Apart from degradation of soil and timber, loosening up of soil due to structural changes and/or heavy construction in the surroundings can lead to a house needing Reblocking.

Cracks in the walls or archways, warping of floor, doorways jamming on closing or creaking of floorboards when walking on them are some signs that you may need reblocking. A quick visual inspection of the foundation, by a trained person, can let you know for sure if your house needs reblocking or not. In case you have any doubts, we recommend that you call a qualified reblocking expert like Australian Reblocking for free inspection and advice.

Australian Reblocking are reliable and experienced specialists that help you throughout the process from jacking up the house to removing the stumps and replacing with concrete stumps and levelling the floors, doors and windows. It may sound like a lot of work, but reblocking before starting major renovations is more cost effective in the long run.

Contact us asap and we are happy to discuss your reblocking requirement.