House Underpinning Melbourne

​Having issues with the foundation of your house could mean there’s a problem with the stumps that make up the foundation. In many cases foundations are made of concrete slabs and so issues with those won’t be a stump problem. But quite a lot of houses also have foundations made of stumps, both wooden stumps and concrete. These stumps can deteriorate due to natural wear and tear from the house being used as well as factors such as mould and rot. Damage to any stump would cause structural damage and this loss of structural integrity could then cause sloping of the house.
 
To determine if there’s a major issue the inspection process is pretty important. Floors can become sloped due to a variety of reasons but the foundation is probably the blame in most cases. However, not every case of slope is due to a problem with the stumps and restumping is also not needed every time there is visible sloping. This is because the range of slope that is visible is not equal to the range of sloping that is unacceptable. Floors can slope and still be structurally sound. Though the decision of living with a sloping floor might mean having restumping done anyway if the sloped floor is just too awkward to live on. Skipping the restumping process if it isn’t needed really emphasizes the importance of the inspection process since assuming sloping means work must be done is both inaccurate and possibly expensive.
 

After inspecting all the stumps for damage and other issues that may have caused a loss of structural integrity, it may then actually be necessary to remove some of the stumps. This could be due to rotting or cracking and the removal can be done by having the house supported on jacks while the damaged stumps are removed. Inspection of every stump is quite important since any stump can be comprised and due to the collaborate nature of load bearing, any stump being damaged really means the overall structure will then have problems.Furthermore, problems can be spotted ahead of time and preventative solutions are always preferable to dealing with issues that are more pressing (i.e. after things have gotten a bit serious).
 
​Removing stumps brings about the question of why they have to be removed. The stumps could have been damaged by rotting or cracking but they may have also shifted or sunk. When this is the case then the process of underpinning must also be undertaken to prevent further problems or to prevent the same problem recurring after restumping. House Underpinning Melbourne  involves stabilizing the soil that the house is over. By doing this the stumps no long sink and hence the entire stability of the house and the stumps are improved.
 
Our company is experienced in both reblocking and underpinning and we have the best repair services for any problems with the foundation. We have done underpinning in many types of soils and conditions and so we know exactly what needs to be done to get the job right, no matter what we’re faced with.