Queenslander Restumping Specialists
Re-Stumping Windsor's Queenslanders and Character Homes
Windsor is one of Brisbane's older inner-north suburbs, and its hillside streets are lined with Queenslanders and workers' cottages dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. These homes deserve careful work. Ace Restumping re-stumps and re-levels Windsor character homes slowly and precisely, so the original VJ walls, fretwork, leadlight and ornate ceilings come through intact.
Eagle Farm yard1113 Kingsford Smith Dr, Eagle Farm QLD 4009
A century-old Queenslander has usually been patched, extended and re-stumped in parts over its life. Stumps can be different heights, materials and ages, sometimes in the same room. We map what's actually under your house before recommending a full or partial re-stump.
We don't rush the lift. Protecting your original interior is part of the job, not an afterthought.
We regularly work with tall stumps, bracing and drainage on hillside blocks.
Our Eagle Farm base is a short drive from Windsor, so site visits are easy to arrange.
You'll know the scope and price before we start, with no pressure and no surprises.
Concrete and galvanised steel stumps sized for heavier, older frames.
Stumps can be different heights, materials and ages, sometimes in the same room. We map what's actually under your house before recommending a full or partial re-stump.
House re-stumping in BrisbaneSlow, staged levelling to protect original timber and plaster.
VJ boards, lath-and-plaster ceilings and original joinery don't flex like modern plasterboard, so we level in small increments and check the house as we go.
House re-stumping in BrisbaneStumps on the downhill side are taller and carry more load, and water runs under the house after storms.
We regularly work with tall stumps, bracing and drainage on hillside blocks, on footings suited to the slope.
Steel posts and beams in BrisbaneFree inspection and a written quote with no obligation.
You get a written quote, a material recommendation and a note on any council considerations, so you'll know the scope and price before we start.
Book a free inspectionNot sure which service you need? Call us on 0411 596 245
Windsor's hilly streets mean many houses sit low at the front and high at the back, or the other way around. Stumps on the downhill side are taller and carry more load, and water runs under the house after storms. Both affect how stumps wear and which materials suit.
VJ boards, lath-and-plaster ceilings and original joinery don't flex like modern plasterboard. Lifting a house quickly can split boards or crack cornices, so we level in small increments and check the house as we go.
Many Windsor homes fall under Brisbane City Council's traditional building character controls. Like-for-like re-stumping usually doesn't need approval, but raising the house, changing its height or building in underneath may. We'll flag this early so you can check with council or a certifier before work begins.
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Windsor is one of Brisbane's older inner-north suburbs, and its hillside streets are lined with Queenslanders and workers' cottages dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. These homes deserve careful work. Ace Restumping re-stumps and re-levels Windsor character homes slowly and precisely, so the original VJ walls, fretwork, leadlight and ornate ceilings come through intact.
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Protect Your Windsor Home with a Free InspectionAny levelling moves the frame, so there's always some risk of minor cracking. We keep that risk low by lifting in small stages and checking the house throughout. Small cracks in old plaster can usually be repaired easily once the house is level.
Replacing stumps at the same height is generally treated as maintenance. Raising the house, changing its height or building in underneath can trigger character overlay requirements. Check with Brisbane City Council or a building certifier for your property. We're happy to explain the scope of our work to them.
Raising involves approvals and structural design beyond a standard re-stump. Tell us your plans at the inspection and we'll discuss what's involved and the order the work should happen in.
Most homes take five to ten working days. Larger Queenslanders, steep blocks or houses that are well out of level can take longer, because we level them more gradually.
If your Queenslander is starting to lean, stick or crack, book an inspection. We'll show you what's happening under the floor and how we'd fix it carefully. Phone 0411 596 245 or email admin@acerestumping.com.au.
Detailed inspection: we record stump heights, materials and condition, measure floor levels room by room and note original features to protect.
Scope and advice: you get a written quote, a material recommendation and a note on any council considerations.
Staged lift and replacement: the house is supported in sections while stumps are replaced on footings suited to the slope.
Gradual levelling: we bring floors back in small adjustments, secure the frame and walk through the house with you at completion.