Tips for Buying a house that needs Restumping

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Tips for Buying a House That Needs Restumping
Created by vicmetrounderpinning.com.au
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• Things you may not have considered about house
  restumping

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Restumping is defined as a process that involves
removing the existing stumps and replacing them
with the existing ones when the current stumps
starts to crack. This process uses jacks to
support the floor and replace new stumps with old
ones.Defective stumps are a common problem in
the myriad of Melbourne real estate built on
wooden stumps, concrete stumps, or zinc-plated
steel stumps. If you are planning to buy a house
that needs restumping, the full aspect of the
project must be considered to get a clear and
concise idea about the project. The scope of
such a project is to put together some tips in
mind whenever a new property needs to be
refurbished.
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• Understand what to look for
• Learn to check house stumps
• Consider the extent of damage caused
• Contact a building inspector
• Understand repair costs
• Be clear on restumping timeframes
• Think about the clean-up

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Understand what to look for
The timber stump is considered as an ideal choice
for restumping, and even that can fail due to
various conditions. Therefore, all future
homeowners need to be on the lookout for obvious
signs that includes visible ridges on the ground,
dilapidated real estate foundations, sinking
house stumps, and lesser-known warnings such as
cracked plaster, doors and windows not closing
properly.
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Learn to check house stumps
As a homeowner you can get a clear idea about the
stump by taking a closer examination to it. For
taking a closer look, remove the dirt that is
settled in the homes foundation. This will help
you determine the basics of the property. A
closer look is essential to understanding the
current state of the stump.
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Consider the extent of damage caused
Restumping does not mean only fixing the damage
from outside, but the internal damage like
sloping floor is also a serious problem. Other
internal issues like dampness, wall cracks, etc.
is necessary. Moisture problems can be
exacerbated and serious wall cracks can occur.
Knowing about the damage is important for making
wise spending decisions and preparing for repairs.
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Contact a building inspector
If the stump looks good to you or a crack in the
wall looks like a small problem, the building
inspector knows it all. The insight of the
building inspector is very important. Even before
checking, they can gauge the stumps condition
internally and externally. A qualified building
inspector is the best person to report the
condition and provide expert advice on how to
backfill and mitigate further problems.
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Be clear on restumping timeframes
Restumping is a major renovation work that can
take up to 5 days and usually requires the
property to be vacated. By keeping this in mind
when buying a home to restore will help you
organize your alternative accommodation so that
the restumping work can get started early.
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Think about the clean-up
Moving to a new property can be stressful enough
without restumping job clean-up. For the most
part, finding a good company that cleanses the
restumping mess can avoid this stress. It's also
worth waiting to move in, making sure everything
is clean and ready.
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