We recently were engaged with a property real estate transaction. The subfloor required 12 stumps and 2 termites to be replaced due to this being classed a structural defect. 0477492738

A property under offer in Collie required restumping prior to the sale being completed. This particular property, which had garnered significant interest from potential buyers, presented a challenge due to its structural integrity. Upon inspection, it became evident that the stumps supporting the foundation had deteriorated over time, which can be a common issue in older homes. Restumping is a crucial process that involves replacing the existing stumps with new ones, ensuring

We were engaged to rectify structural defects in a property that was under offer subject to the subfloor defects being repaired. The space under the bearers was at the lowest 180mm which we can work with. If you have a property that requires the subfloor to be fixed, call us on 0477492738

Many Perth homes have a foundation of wooden stumps but one of the drawbacks is that homes that have been built with wooden stumps often sag over the years. Since strong foundations are the basis of every good home, then the first step is restumping. But how do you know when it is time to restump? How can you tell if you might need to restump your home? Crooked or jammed doors or window frames Significant plaster cracks Uneven floors If stumps rot evenly, the floors will stil

A sub-floor is the foundation, the rest of the property is built on. On wood-frame floors, the subflooring provides a continuous structural surface over the floor joists. Most of the stumped and pier homes will subside overtime, creating leans to the outside walls of the home. In basements and in homes with slab-on-grade foundations, the subfloor may simply be a concrete slab. There’s a wealth of information down there. For Building and or Pest Inspectors, the subfloor is oft

Sticking doors, cracking walls and uneven floors are early warning signs of weak foundation stumps. One of the big mistakes people make is to begin their property renovation before having their subfloor checked, resulting in unexpected additional costs after works have commenced. Termite damaged to stumps and bearers are also a nightmare for homeowners. We recently did an inspection on this home in Chadwick Street in Hilton finding 8 termite damaged stumps. Call Darryn on 047

Jammed doors, bouncing floors and cracked walls may be the result of damaged or subsiding foundations. If left ignored, this can lead to costly damage to your home in the future. Thankfully, Raise My House Perth is able to provide an answer for all of your home's foundation problems through our complete restumping solutions As well as being known throughout the industry for the quality of our restumping services, we also specialise in drainage solutions, jamming door realign

Why should we Restump a house There are many reasons for re-stumping. 1. When you have slanting or uneven floors 2. Considering major renovation to an older house 3. Have wide spread moisture in the foundations 4. House is more than 30 years old 5. Drying caused by drought can cause cracks and stumps to move 6. When house is built on reactive clay, fill or other unstable soils, this can lead to cracking in brick walls and movement in foundations Signs that you may have sub-fl

Restumping concentrates on the process of replacing your core aspects of structural validity – the wooden or concrete ‘stumps’ that are at the base layer of your property. This is not an easy process. Among the many things that restumping assesses, there are: Type of stumps Re-levelling work requested Floorboard removal Other structures and underground plans and obstructions The number of stumps Spacing between stumps Previous underpinning work Building regulations 0477492738

We have recently jacked up and removed a few stumps on a weatherboard home in Fremantle. You will see the damage done to the stumps with moisture in the ground. Over time the house started to sag at the front. A little bit of information on restumping. Restumping (or re-blocking) is the process used to replace the original stumps which support the majority of weatherboard homes, the internal walls and floors of brick veneer homes, and the floors of solid brick residences. Ove

​As time goes on, your wood or concrete stumps can either sink into softer ground, or they can chip or rot away. This is especially true if your home is on the coast where the salt air can cause wooden stumps to stay moist, growing mold and mildew. The rotting stumps will cause your home to sink and sag, and if left untouched can eventually cause significant damage to your home. Unfortunately, many homeowners wait until it’s too late. Because the homeowners are worried about

Termites are powerful threat to homes & buildings in Perth.  These pests are usually responsible for as much as 20% of carbon mineralization. It might sound astonishing, but around 350 species of termites are found in Australia and approximately one in five homes in Perth is subject to termite infestation. How They Feed Themselves The most commonly found species of termites in Australia are the subterranean ones. These species principally feed on timber, as it is a rich sourc

Wood Decay Fungi is often not considered a serious pest of timber, but it can become detrimental to the structural integrity of your apartment or home. However, all fungi are not capable of growing on timber.  Furthermore, those that do grow on timber may not always be destroyers of wood. Most fungi that affect wood have the ability to produce microscopic spores that are light-weight and easily displaced by air currents and wind. These spores will land on timber to germinate

Timber rot occurs when timber is allowed to become damp and remain that way for a long period. THE PROBLEM: Timber rot is common where timber meets the ground – for example, in timber stumps (as noted earlier), decking, pergolas and fencing. Timber rot will erode the structure of timbers and is encouraged by damp conditions under the house and around timber in contact with the ground. WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Timber rot is slow to move, but nonetheless damaging. Signs of timber rot

Whiteants and termites We love our Pertth homes! But so do the critters... Having a nice level home is one thing, but what's really happening underneath? It has been said that most Perth homes are under attack by termites in some form, and we spend small fortunes on nasty expensive chemical barriers to kill and deter them.  And we all know that termites love timber!  Sadly, poorly maintained timber house posts are a haven for these nasty little pests and one of the best metho

Floor framing and stumping In Australia, the majority of homes have been built on a ‘suspended floor’, generally timber framed, that is, up until the 1980s when concrete slabs became more common. A suspended floor generally consisted of timber stumps sunk into the ground, with timber bearers and joists crisscrossing the stumps, creating a stable platform for the flooring and remainder of the house. THE PROBLEM: The timber stumps are susceptible to rotting from exposure to moi

Symptoms of Failed Stumps Apart from the possibility of eventual total house collapse, there are many other more subtle signs that stumps under your house are failing. Windows and doors are hard to open Door locks are not in correct alignment Floors are not level or slope Cracks in your cornice or internal walls Vibrations in your floor when you walk Things roll across your floors Cupboards shake and rattle Furniture falls over and things fall off walls If left uncorrected, t