House Foundation Melbourne

Our experienced, professional foundation repair contractors will quickly inspect and assess your home and damage, provide a free foundation repair estimate and schedule and correct any foundation issues – all within a short amount of time.

The foundation of any building is one of the most crucial elements of its construction. A solid foundation can support a structure for years and prevent future problems, such as collapse. As a homeowner, there are many additions you can make on your property that will require a strong foundation, like a new patio, a deck, or even a wing or room on your house. A foundation requires a cleared lot and footings before concrete can be poured. Once the concrete is laid, it then needs to be sealed so that moisture cannot enter and affect the composition. If you need to add foundation to your home, then you should contact a professional to make sure common problems like cracking don't occur. We dig by hand and uses push pin pier systems to provide superior strength and stability. We handle crawl space adjustments, drain services, encapsulation and conventional adjustment repair when a push pin pier system isn’t necessary. We also provide block column installation, a variety of basement wall repair services, waterproofing and a variety of water management services to prevent or reduce additional foundation repair concerns.

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Why Underpinning Guide Melbourne

One-stop Shop for all your foundation repair services 

finding the right solution to your weak foundation can be difficult. At Geotech Built, we understand the different challenges your foundation might be facing and we have designed various solutions that will strengthen your foundation and improve the integrity of the structure. With us, you will have all your foundation repair Sydney solutions under one roof.

Innovative and diligent

We take every task very seriously. We carefully inspect your foundation and identify the best and most innovative approach to support the load and improve stability. All our underpinning, pier replacement and restumping services are carried out by our team of licensed and highly qualified experts. We use the most modern and effective equipment to guarantee the best results which include computer-assisted laser levelling machinery.

We are experienced and reputable foundation repair experts 

The foundation is a crucial part of any structure. Any repairs and adjustments must be handled with extreme caution and finesse to avoid damage to the rest of the structure.We have helped thousands of clients for over 20 years reinforce and repair their foundation successfully. We have built a reputation as a reliable foundation repair Melbourne expert over the years and with our training, experience, and equipment, you are assured of the best possible results.

Best Underpinning Guide In Melbourne

Melbourne is a unique region of Australia with challenging weather conditions, a variety of soil types and other factors that impact coastal and inland ground conditions. In addition to extreme weather events, particularly torrential rain and storm activity, and extended periods of drought, Melbourne homes may be affected by the following causes of foundation problems:

  • Leaking pipes:

    over time, pipes under a property may deteriorate, become damaged or blocked, causing cracks which allow water to seep into the ground, both around and directly underneath the property. This is very common with clay pipes found in homes older than 20 years.  Leaky gutters and downpipes or dripping outdoor taps are also frequently identified as the source of water collecting near house foundations.

  • Poor building work:

    if there is insufficient ground preparation, including poorly compacted soil, before a house slab is laid, the ground may not be strong enough to support the load above. This is usually when house underpinning is considered, as well as other costly remediation works for fixing cracks in concrete surfaces, such as driveways.

  • Inadequate drainage:

    moisture management is key for good foundation and footing maintenance. If the soil does not have adequate drainage, water will collect causing the ground to weaken and potentially cause the home to subside or ‘sink’.

  • Adjacent development:

    when building or renovation works take place at a neighbouring property, earthmoving and excavation can impact the stability of the soil on your side of the fence. This is even more problematic when coinciding with periods of heavy rain which soften the ground and may lead to soil erosion and voids.  Equally, the clearing of trees associated with development can affect the water table as moisture is no longer drawn out of the soil by the tree’s roots.

Our Results Speak For Themselves

The Underpinning Guide Melbourne design ensures that the load bearing is directly on a solid plate which is a stronger design than any equivalent in the marketplace. Our products have been independently tested by a certified Queensland university laboratory and come complete with full engineering certification.

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Katie Sills
Katie Sills
★★★★★
a month ago

Great company to deal with and excellent staff. Our company prides itself on customer service and great to see a company as Restumping Melbourne with our core values. Recommend anytime!!

tom cook
tom cook
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3 months ago

Thank you so much Restumping Melbourne. I bought stairs stringers and treads back in December. The house is nearly finished and they look great! The sales rep(whose name I have forgotten, sorry) worked out the cheapest freight to Melbourne.They are simple and look great!

michael bishop
michael bishop
★★★★★
a year ago

The guys at Resrumping Melbourne are absolutely brilliant! Can’t fault them. Great service, responsive, full of advice and just a brilliant produce as well! Used them several times now and will keep on buying in the future! Top stuff Bib and Bob!!!

Sam Goyder
Sam Goyder
★★★★★
a month ago

Love using the product for my business, easy to install use and understand. Wouldn't consider going anywhere else for house stumps or stringers!!!!

Ellen Hudson
Ellen Hudson
★★★★★
a week ago

We used Restumping Melbourne to underpin the concrete slab under our house in 2008 and have not had a single issue since. Thank you for the great job.

Graeme Ceshire
Graeme Ceshire
★★★★★
1 year ago

Restumping Melbourne came to the rescue when our house urgently needed repair. Our walls were cracked, doors not closing and the whole place had a lean which was affecting our sanity. Den from Restumping Melbourne was quick, affordable and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend Den and the boys again.

Michael Loganathan
Michael Loganathan
★★★★★
a year ago

I would recommend Den to anyone. He and his team went out of their way to ensure that I was happy with the work being done. I never had to worry about my home, as the team always made sure that it was kept secure and neat as a pin. Thanks to Restumping Melbourne!

Jeni Stavreski
Jeni Stavreski
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a month ago

The Restumping Melbourne team were so tidy! I could barely tell that the work was done, because they did such a good job cleaning up. Great team to work with, five stars.

Experience in Repairing Foundations

If your foundation has a problem and you are searching for an ideal contractor, it is important to go for foundation repair Melbourne experts who have many years of experience in fixing house foundations. An experienced contractor stands a better chance of identifying the exact cause (for example, moisture) and will know the best solution for your structural foundation of your building.

  • Onsite Assessment

    A foundation can be damaged due to many reasons. It is important to establish what caused the problem and understand the signs in order to repair the damage effectively. Once the cause is known, the right equipment and tools will be used.
    A professional and reliable house foundation repair contractor should offer onsite assessment services so as to establish what exactly damaged the foundation. Inspecting the site property will shed more light to the structural foundation repairs contractor and assist in finding the best way of fixing the problem. Only call a company that offers onsite inspection services.

  • Solutions

    It is important to check the various solutions offered by te house foundation repairs company. Check whether the company offers many solutions to choose from and at different costs.

    A reliable Melbourne based company like Global Reblocking & Underpinning will be in a position to fix and repair any kind of house foundation damages including tilting chimneys and jammed windows. Choosing a reputable Melbourne company like ours will help handle issues related to damages on the concrete slab floor of your home’s building foundation. We ensure that you will have the cracks in your slab floors fixed properly.

House Foundation FAQ

The foundation or foundation walls your home rests on is determined by building codes and the location of the home. Other conditions such as the frost line, the soil composition, water levels and drainage can play into the type of foundation your home is built upon.

The first question that comes to mind is, can a house collapse from foundation issues? The answer is yes, however, it is also not that simple. It can take years to develop a serious foundational issue that would cause your home to collapse. In most cases, if it does, it's concentrated on a specific area of the home.

Foundations are mostly constructed from strong material so they can hold the house in place even during earthquakes and cyclones. Therefore, they are generally made up of concrete which is the strongest construction material.

Top 6 Signs of Foundation Problems

  • Diagonal Cracks on Interior Walls.
  • Exterior Stair Step Brick Cracks.
  • Doors Sticking or Not Latching.
  • Gapping or Separation of Exterior Trim.
  • Movement of Wood Trim/Built-Ins.
  • Evidence of Movement on Other Inside Fixtures.

Cracks in the foundation, whether concrete block or brick, can be unsettling. You might get jittery and start asking yourself whether they are harmless or severe. ... Not all foundation cracks are necessarily bad. In fact, most cracks are pretty normal and the good news is, they can be fixed.

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