Releveling in Queensland
Correct uneven floors and restore your home to its original level position.
What is Releveling?
Releveling adjusts the height of existing stumps or piers to bring a home back to its correct level position. It is often performed after restumping, or as a standalone service when stumps are still sound but have shifted unevenly over time.
Signs You May Need Releveling
Doors that won't close properly
An out-of-level home causes door frames to rack, making doors difficult or impossible to open and close.
Sloping floors
If furniture slides to one side or you can feel a lean while walking, your stumps likely need adjusting.
After a dry season
Queensland's dry summers can cause clay soils to shrink, dropping stumps and creating noticeable floor slopes.
Post-restumping maintenance
Even new stumps can settle slightly in the first few years and benefit from a minor level adjustment.
How Releveling Works
Floor Level Survey
The contractor uses a laser level or water level to map the exact height variation across all floor points.
Identify Problem Stumps
Stumps that are low, sunken, or tilted are marked for adjustment.
Adjust or Pack Stumps
Adjustable stumps are wound up or down; fixed stumps are packed with hardwood or steel shims.
Final Level Check
The floor is re-surveyed to confirm it is within tolerance before the job is signed off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does releveling cost?
Releveling costs $800–$4,000 for most homes depending on the number of stumps requiring adjustment. It is one of the more affordable foundation services.
How often does a home need releveling?
Most homes benefit from a level check every 5–10 years, or after significant seasonal changes or any major groundwork nearby.
Is releveling the same as restumping?
No. Releveling adjusts existing stumps without replacing them. Restumping replaces damaged or deteriorated stumps entirely. Sometimes both are done together.
Can releveling fix cracked walls?
Releveling stops further movement and may allow minor cracks to partially close, but existing crack damage usually requires separate cosmetic repair.