Partial Reblocking in Ballarat
When only one section of the house has dropped, we replace just the affected stumps and re-level that part of the floor rather than the whole building.
What partial reblocking involves
Partial reblocking targets a defined area — a rear extension, one corner, a wing along a damp boundary — where the supports have failed while the rest of the subfloor is still sound. The work is the same as a full restump, but confined: support the affected span, remove the failed stumps, pour new footings and bring that section back to the level of the floor around it. The judgement call is where to stop. Extending a few stumps beyond the visible problem is often sensible, because the boundary between failed and sound support is rarely as tidy as the symptom above the floor suggests.
When you need partial reblocking
- One room or corner is noticeably lower than the rest of the house
- A rear extension has settled away from the original building
- Localised bounce or movement over a single span
- Stumps along one wall are visibly rotted or displaced while others are sound
How the job runs
- 1
Establish the extent
Floor levels are taken across the whole house, not just the obvious spot, so the affected area is defined by measurement rather than by where the crack showed up.
- 2
Support the section
The affected span is taken up on jacks while the surrounding structure carries on undisturbed.
- 3
Replace and relevel
Failed stumps are replaced on new footings, and the section is brought back to the level of the adjoining floor gradually.
What partial reblocking costs in Ballarat
Priced on the same per-stump basis as a full restump — roughly $400–$700 each in the Ballarat area — so a partial job is usually a few thousand rather than five figures. The fixed costs of setting up, permits and access do not scale down with the stump count, which is why very small jobs cost more per stump than large ones.
How do I get partial reblocking quotes in Ballarat?
Submit your job details through Ballarat Restumping Kings and local restumping professionals who handle partial reblocking will contact you directly with quotes. The service is free and there is no obligation to accept any quote.
Partial Reblocking questions
Is partial reblocking a false economy?
Not when the rest of the subfloor is genuinely sound — there is no benefit to replacing stumps that are doing their job. It is a false economy when the remaining stumps are the same age and material as the failed ones, because you will be back for the rest within a few years and paying the set-up costs twice.
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