Restumping quote checklist for Ballarat homeowners

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Two restumping quotes can include very different work. Use this checklist to ask the independent contractor for a clear written scope after they have assessed your property.

Should the stumps be assessed before renovating?

Yes, have ageing supports assessed before committing to new finishes. Later support repairs can affect completed work. Mention the renovation plans and ask the practitioner to confirm the sequence.

Source: Archicentre Australia's advice on assessment before renovation (PDF).

What should a restumping quote include?

The written quote should identify the work, materials, total price and exclusions. Use the checks below to compare access, levelling, approvals, reinstatement, timing and how any variations are agreed.

How do I choose a restumping contractor in Ballarat?

Check the contractor's current registration for the proposed work, ask for references you can verify and compare a written scope after inspection. Confirm who will carry out the work and how variations are agreed. This enquiry service is separate from the contractor; a referral does not replace your own checks.

Consumer Affairs Victoria explains what to check when getting quotes for building work.

Use the Building and Plumbing Commission practitioner checks to verify current registration, permitted work and any conditions or limits before appointing a provider.

The provider and the property

• The provider's legal identity, contact details, current registration and relevant building scope.
• The property inspected, the assessment date and any engineer's report relied on.
• Who arranges permits, inspections and any applicable insurance or final documents.

The physical work

• The supports to be replaced, proposed materials and any levelling included.
• Bearers, joists, bracing, drainage or other subfloor work included or excluded.
• Access, excavation, soil removal, floor access and disposal arrangements.
• Reinstatement and effects on finishes, stairs, plumbing, electrical services or other parts of the home.

The price and the agreement

• Total price, GST, allowances and clearly stated exclusions.
• What happens if additional deterioration or a different soil condition is discovered.
• How proposed variations are documented and agreed before additional work.
• Payment stages, expected timing, access requirements and any need to vacate.
• Warranty information, completion records and the procedure for raising concerns.

Requirements depend on the work and the applicable contract. Consult the building surveyor or relevant professional when necessary; this checklist is not legal or engineering advice.

Consumer Affairs Victoria states that practitioners carrying out restumping or reblocking must be registered regardless of the value of that work. Read the current registration guidance.

If you are still preparing a budget, review the cost factors. Submit only the basic enquiry details initially; do not send contracts, identity documents or payment information through the form.

Website information updated 14 October 2026.