Stump Damage – How It Affects The Overall Appearance Of The House

If the stumps of your house are damaged, the signs will become evident quite quickly over time, negatively affecting the overall appearance of your home. While the state of the actual stumps may not be easily seen from the outside, due to their position under the house, if left unrepaired they can damage the rest […]

Indications That a House Might Need Restumping

For those who are looking to buy a house, or currently own an old house, there may be reason to check what repairs might be needed in the future, and whether the house is in need of restumping. Most houses are built on wooden stumps, which eventually need replacing. There are particular aspects of the […]

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What is House Raising or Lifting, and Why Do It?

House raising or house lifting refers to the practice of putting in place the infrastructure to raise a house from its current foundations to a greater height than it was previously. This is usually done by using hydraulics or screw jacks and as you can imagine, is a huge exercise that requires experience and an […]