Restumping & stump replacement
Replacing failed stumps, whether that's the whole house or just the part that has moved, and relevelling the floors above.
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M.Ewald Building repairs the structure of older Brisbane homes: failing stumps and sagging floors, bearers and joists, wall framing, stairs, gables and fascias. We find what's causing the problem, support the house while we work, and fix it properly so it's sound again.
A sloping floor, a door that won't close, cracks in the walls or stairs that move are usually signs of a problem further down: a failed stump, a sagging bearer, or framing that's no longer doing its job. Patching the symptom doesn't last.
We work out what's really going on, prop and support the structure where needed, replace what has failed and relevel the house. Then we finish the repair to match, replicating the original timber work so it blends in.
These are the structural repairs we carry out on older Brisbane homes, especially Queenslanders.
Replacing failed stumps, whether that's the whole house or just the part that has moved, and relevelling the floors above.
Subfloor repairs for bouncy or sloping floors: new bearers and joists where they've failed, with the floor relevelled.
Replacing failed wall framing and the beams or lintels over doors and windows, then closing the wall back up.
Stair repairs and replacements. Michael specialises in external timber stairs, traditional and modern.
Fascia board replacement, gable repairs and new weatherboards matched to the house.
From changing a front door lock to replacing timber decking, plus doors, windows and plastering.
Older timber homes move over time. These are the signs it's worth getting someone to look underneath.
Often means: failed stumps, bearers or joists underneath.
Often means: a failing beam or framing, or timber that needs replacing.
Noticed one of these? Book a consultation and Michael will take a look.
Photos from our repair jobs, with the wall and ceiling linings opened up.
You'll know what's wrong and what it will take before any work starts.
Michael looks at the problem and works out what's causing it.
You get a detailed, no-obligation quote for the repair.
The structure is propped and supported so it's safe to work on.
Failed stumps, bearers, joists or framing are replaced and the house relevelled.
Linings, trims and paint go back so the repair blends in.
Structural repairs need someone who understands how the whole house fits together. M.Ewald Building is a QBCC licensed builder, and Michael is a qualified carpenter and joiner with 25+ years on the tools.
Around 80% of his work is on Queenslanders, so he knows how older timber homes are built, and how to replicate the original work so a repair doesn't stand out. Whether it's a straightforward repair or something trickier, the aim is to get it right the first time.
"Michael also had the unenviable task of having to also restump part of the house which he found while doing the paving. The original job of stumping was a very poor quality job, however, Michael rectified that as part of the first job."
"Michael's skill in building the steps meant that we eliminated a dangerous step at the bottom of the steps and onto a paved area ... Michael is punctual, courteous and respectful of the client and their property."
"Michael replaced my traditional front stairs. Using top grade hardwood and traditional hand craftsmanship, he replicated the existing stairs with only the changes I had requested."
Based in Greenslopes, repairing older homes across Brisbane, especially the inner south.
Tell us what you've noticed. Michael will come out, work out what's causing it and give you a detailed quote. We aim to get back to every enquiry within 24 hours.