Restumping Cost Melbourne
Published guides put a full restump of a typical Melbourne weatherboard house at around $12,000 to $30,000. A registered builder's written quote after an inspection is the price to rely on.
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Restumping price guide
Restumping and reblocking replace stumps beneath a raised house. The final scope depends on the condition of the subfloor, soil, access and permits.
Published Melbourne restumping guide ranges
| Work | Published guide range |
|---|---|
| Per stump, supplied and installed | Around $300 to $900 |
| Partial restump | From around $5,000 |
| Full restump, typical weatherboard house | Around $12,000 to $30,000 |
| Permit and engineering | Allow around $1,500 to $3,000 |
Published Melbourne price guides, October 2026. Your builder's written quote is the price to rely on.
Why quotes differ
- Stump count and the extent of partial or full restumping
- Subfloor clearance and access
- Footing depth and soil conditions
- Rotten bearers or joists and the amount of re-levelling
- Plaster and door adjustments, permits and engineering
How to compare quotes
- Request a written, itemised scope showing stump count, materials, footings, re-levelling, permits and engineering.
- Check whether rotten timbers, plaster and door adjustments are included.
- Ask how variations will be agreed. Compare the same scope across builders.
Published Melbourne price guides, October 2026. Your builder's written quote is the price to rely on.
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A registered builder inspects your home
They check the subfloor, the stumps and measure floor levels.
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Stump count, materials, permits and engineering, all spelled out.
Review the contract
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Permit, then the works
The builder supports the house, replaces the stumps and re-levels the floor.
Final inspection and sign-off
Your building surveyor issues a Certificate of Final Inspection.