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    Residential Re-levelling

    What is the purpose of House Re-levelling?

    Re-levelling plays a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of a building. Here’s a summary of its purpose, causes, and benefits:

    Purpose of Re-Levelling

    • To adjust or replace stumps or bearers to correct uneven floors.
    • To restore the building to its original position.
    • To strengthen weak or reactive soil to prevent future sinking.

     

    Causes of Uneven Floors

    When Re-Levelling is Needed

    Soil Reactivity: Expansion and contraction of soil due to moisture changes.

    Environmental Factors: Flooding, tree roots, or droughts affecting the ground stability.

    Poor Building Practices: Substandard construction techniques or materials.

    Timber Shrinkage: Deterioration or warping of wooden components in the sub-floor.

     

    Residential Re-levelling

    Issues Re-Levelling Can Prevent

    Sloping Floors: Uneven walking surfaces that compromise safety and aesthetics.

    Malfunctioning Doors and Windows: Misalignment caused by structural shifts.

    Cracks in Plaster Walls: A common sign of uneven settling.

    Loose or Bouncing Floors: Loss of stability and strength in the flooring system.

     

    Comparison

    Re-Levelling vs. Restumping

    Re-Levelling: Focuses on correcting the alignment of existing stumps and structural components. It’s often a preliminary step before restumping.

    Restumping: Involves completely removing deteriorated timber stumps and replacing them with durable materials like concrete, steel, or treated timber.

    Re-levelling is essential for ensuring the longevity and safety of a building, particularly in areas with reactive soil or older structures with timber stumps.

    Mainmark also provide the following in Australia:   wall crack repairs, sinking floor repair, Concrete slab repair, sinking foundation repair, underpinning, ground improvement, re-levelling, subsidence repair, void filling and slab lifting

    Mainmark provides underpinning in, CanberraHobartTownsville  NSWQLDSAWATasmaniaVictoria plus the major cities of SydneyMelbournePerthAdelaideBrisbane, Newcastle

     

     

    Re-levelling Quote

    Arrange a site assessment in 3 simple steps:

    Step 1

    Submit your enquiry using our online form. Include a brief message about the type of foundation issues you are experiencing.

    Step 2

    Our friendly customer service team will be in touch to schedule a site assessment that suits you.

    Step 3

    One of the Mainmark experts will visit your home or property, assess the damage, and ascertain the likely cause. They will establish the approach needed, creating a plan specific to the needs of your building and provide you with a detailed quote.

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