Leveling a house can range in costs from as little as $3,500 for a small corner to $50,000+. It all depends on the extent of leveling required.
What is house leveling?
House levelling, commonly known as underpinning, is the process of strengthening the soil/footings of a structure to rectify subsidence. It can be accomplished by:
Resin injection.
Screw piles.
Or concrete block underpins.
We specialize in resin injection, which involves injecting an expanding resin product into the soil that supports the foundations through 16mm tubes. This method is far less intrusive than other available methods and requires much less time to complete the process.
Utilising expanding resin to fill any weak or loose soils and compress them back to a state of acceptable bearing capacity. Once soil stabilised it will allow the footing to be lifted and the house to be relevelled.
What are the signs you may need to have your house levelled?
Uneven or sloping floors: With some areas on the floor being higher or lower than others, it could be a sign that your foundation has shifted.
Cracks in walls or ceilings: Cracks that appear in the walls or ceilings of your home can be a sign of foundation problems, especially if the cracks are wider at the top than at the bottom.
Sticking doors or windows: If your doors or windows are difficult to open or close, or they stick in their frames, it could be a sign of foundation movement.
Gaps around doors or windows: If you notice gaps between your doors or windows and their frames, it could be a sign of foundation settlement.
Sagging or uneven roofline: A roofline that appears to sag or is jagged can be a sign of foundation problems.
Chimney leaning or tilting: If you notice that your chimney is leaning or tilting, it may indicate that your foundation has shifted or settled.
What can these signs mean?
These are a sign that the soil supporting the foundation is in some way compromised and are no longer bearing the load of the house effectively. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as:
Expansion and contraction of the soil due to changes in moisture content.
Large trees and vegetation.
Broken pipes.
Fill poorly compacted prior to being built on.
Floods.
Earthquake.
In these situations, it would be highly recommended to engage an expert for a free of charge property inspection to:
Find the extent of the problem.
Any possible cause of subsidence, for example, poor drainage, tree roots.
Detail any work that might need to be undertaken in preparation for house levelling.
To provide a more detailed and accurate quote, it is important to highlight as much of the above information as possible.
Amelia Martin
Rectify Editorial Lead
Amelia Martin's expertise in structural engineering is matched only by her eloquence in writing about it. With numerous successful projects under her belt, she's a respected voice in the industry. When not advocating for building longevity, Amelia enjoys hosting backyard barbecues, playing the didgeridoo, and mastering the art of Australian Rules Football.
A professional, knowledgeable, excellently organised crew who completed a complicated job underpinning our restoration of a Federation home project - I would highly recommend Rectify for any engineering subsidence issues . 10/10 Thank you
Rectify will be your best choice if your property has any cracks need to be fixed. Josh came to quote our job on this windy day. He explained anything after checking the level. Really impressed with his knowledge and honesty. I will keep monitoring the cracks on my walls and garage floor. I will definitely get this guy back if they get worse. But for now it seems OK. Thanks Josh again!!
Booked inspection and assessment with Rectify. The inspector was very very professional and gave me very detailed advices. I'm satisfied with the service.
I engaged this company to fix a problem with a slightly leaning chimney.From first discussion on phone to site Visit quote and works done I found them to be very professional and knowledgeable.The guys who completed the work fixed the problem and were experienced in what they do explaining the process as they went along.Well done.Darren/ Gippsland
Booked my job with Sam from rectify . He was very professional , attentive and very accommodating. Knowing the urgency of my job as I was selling it , he was able to attend to job asap. Highly recommend Sam and rectify . Great work
The team turned up on time and carried out the work efficiently. Although my cracked render didn't close up totally, I'm happy in the knowledge that the ground is underpinned. When I get the cracks repaired, they are unlikely to crack again. Thanks again, guys.
Rectify were very professional to deal with and completed the job on time and on budget.All the employees I dealt with were also very friendly and easy to get on with.For the first time in years, my front door frame is rectangular and I can open and close my front windows.
I cannot recommend this company enough, they were absolutely incredible! From my first meeting with Phil I felt assured that he knew exactly what he was talking about and he made the stressful situation we were going through so much easier. We then had Sam come out and he was fantastic and again put us at ease so it was a no drainer that we would be going with them. The team that came and completed the job were again so amazing, professional and friendly. They left the house so clean and made sure to inform me of what was happening every step of the way. Thank you to the Rectify team for an amazing experience from start to finish.
Amazing team and service! I am so happy with how everything went for my house lift!Everyone was patient with my questions, knew exactly what they were doing, kept us in the loop, and the whole experience just filled me with confidence.I spent alot of time researching companies for this type of work andI highly, highly recommend them.There are alot of cowboys out there and these guys are the definition of professional, from start to finish.Thanks again!
Rectify was really prompt with their service, did a great job explaining the details of the problem, the work involved, and the process to correct it. The resin injection process is very precise and can be targetted with great accuracy. The work itself didn't take long at all and the turn around time was great; having the work done about a week after agreeing to the quote. Highly recommend.