We save Melbourne homes from foundation failure with calm, engineering-focused solutions you can trust.
Our team gives VBA-registered, insured services that restore foundation stability and protect property value. We assess your building, coordinate an engineered plan and deliver a clear fixed-price proposal.
Early signs of failure include cracked brickwork, uneven floors, sticking doors and gaps around windows. A local engineer’s report guides the foundation design and recommended works.
We offer concrete underpinning, resin injection, screw piling, restumping and wall crack repairs. Resin injection is clean, quiet and can cure in about 30 minutes for same-day levelling in many cases.
Call Chris: 1300 970 930 or Email Chris: chris@underpinning-melbourne.com.au.
Key Takeaways
- You need a local, engineered plan to protect your home and value in Hume.
- We are a VBA-registered company that restores foundation stability and safety.
- Our expert team coordinates assessment, design and certification end to end.
- Choose resin injection for a clean, fast option or traditional methods for complex sites.
- Expect a clear fixed-price quote and a scope you can understand.
Underpinning Hume: local, VBA-compliant solutions to stabilise your home
We deliver calm, engineer-led repairs that protect your home’s structure and value. Our company provides VBA-compliant workmanship, council-ready documentation and full certification. We aim to keep disruption minimal and outcomes permanent.
Free structural assessments set every job. We record levels, soil insights and engineer recommendations before we propose a solution. This ensures foundation design, depth and positions suit local ground conditions.
Our mission: calm, engineering-led repairs that preserve Melbourne homes
With 20+ years’ experience our local team coordinates engineer reports, permits and construction. We never upsell. You receive a clear, fixed-price quote and honest advice.
Free assessments and fixed-price quotes for Hume properties
- Free structural assessment with levels and soil notes.
- Fixed-price quotes — no hidden costs.
- Council-compliant solutions designed to meet VBA requirements.
- Resin injection offered as a clean, fast alternative to excavation.
| Service | When to use | Typical benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Resin injection | Shallow soil voids, quick levelling | Fast cure, minimal disruption |
| Concrete footings | Heavier loads, complex sites | Long-term strength, proven method |
| Screw piling | Deeper stable soils required | Access-friendly, durable support |
Call Chris: 1300 970 930 or Email Chris: chris@underpinning-melbourne.com.au for your free quote.
Do you need underpinning? Signs to look for in your Hume property
Noticeable gaps at window edges or step cracks in external walls can indicate active foundation movement.
We provide free, no‑obligation structural assessments across Hume. Book an inspection if you spot worrying signs. We give clear findings and practical next steps to protect your house.
Exterior warning signs
- Step cracks and vertical cracking in brickwork or block walls.
- Gaps at window and door surrounds and trims pulling away.
- Out‑of‑level or cracked brick piers and visible footing movement.
Interior warning signs
- Uneven or out‑of‑level floors and bowed plaster.
- Sticking doors and windows that jam or bind.
- Cornice separation and hairline to wide cracks in plaster or masonry walls.
Other indicators
Cracked slabs and tiles, repeating leaks, or paths lifting often follow ground movement.
| Sign | What it suggests | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Step cracks in walls | Active lateral movement of brickwork | Arrange on‑site inspection and engineering review |
| Gaps at windows | Frame pull‑away from wall | Document and book a site inspection |
| Uneven floors | Settlement or voids under footings | Survey levels and consider need underpinning |
Why homes in Hume experience subsidence and foundation damage
Most foundation problems start where footings meet reactive ground that changes with moisture. Reactive clay in Melbourne swells when wet and shrinks in dry spells. This seasonal cycle causes uneven settlement and subsidence across your property.
Reactive clay soils, moisture changes and tree roots near footings
Clay soils hold water and change volume a lot. When moisture varies, footings can lift or drop unevenly.
Large tree roots draw moisture near foundations. That dries soils unevenly and increases subsidence risk.
Broken pipes, cut-and-fill sites and inadequate original footings
Broken stormwater or sewer pipes wash out soil and undermine support under footings.
Cut-and-fill sites without piers to natural ground leave variable soil support. Older, inadequate footings often cannot handle local soils and moisture cycles.
- Reactive clay soil swells and shrinks with moisture.
- Water leaks or broken pipes remove support under footings.
- Cut-and-fill builds on mixed soils without deep piers.
- Tree roots and long dry periods increase shrinkage.
The result is visible foundation damage: cracks, jammed doors and sloping floors. We diagnose soil and footing causes and design targeted, engineer-led repairs suited to Melbourne geology.
Our underpinning and foundation repair solutions in Hume
Choosing the right repair method starts with a soil-led engineering assessment and clear planning. We match techniques to ground conditions, the building’s loads and access constraints.
Concrete underpinning and reblocking to strengthen footings
Concrete underpinning extends and strengthens existing footings. It uses excavations and new reinforced footings. Works can take days to weeks depending on depth and access.
Resin injection for soil stabilisation, void filling and re-levelling
Resin injection uses small 6–16 mm holes. The resin expands, compacts the ground and fills voids. It cures in about 30 minutes so many slabs and footings can be re-levelled the same day.
Screw piling for deeper, stable soils
Screw piles transfer loads to deeper, reliable strata. Choose this where shallow ground is unreliable. The method is fast and causes minimal surface disruption.
Wall crack repairs and structural engineering reports
We repair cracks after the structure is stabilised. Our engineers specify depth, positions and techniques. All work is documented for VBA and council compliance.
| Service | When to use | Key advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete underpinning | Heavier loads or complex footing damage | Long-term strength and proven performance |
| Resin injection | Shallow voids, fast re-levelling | Clean, quiet, same-day cure |
| Screw piling | Unreliable surface ground | Deep support, minimal disturbance |
| Restumping & wall repairs | Timber subfloors and visible cracks | Restore levels and finish works |
Our process and engineering compliance
A thorough site visit gives the facts we need to design lasting repairs for your foundations. We record levels, note services and sample soils to create an accurate picture of the site.
Site inspection, levels, soil insights and honest assessment
We start with a comprehensive inspection. Our team records levels, checks footings and documents any damage.
Soil testing and level surveys show where the building needs support. You get an honest assessment and a clear fixed-price quote before we start work.
Engineer-designed solution: depth, positions and recommendations
Engineers set the design with specified depth and positions for new piers or resin ports. Reports include soil test results, levels and sequencing for safe delivery.
VBA-registered workmanship, council-compliant methods and certification
We manage engineering reports, council paperwork and VBA requirements. On completion you receive certificates and documentation for your records.
Minimal disruption: clean, fast techniques that protect your property
Our team chooses methods to reduce disruption. Resin options use small holes, cure fast and often allow same-day return to service.
Traditional work requires excavation and concrete curing over several days. We plan access, site logistics and staging so essential building functions remain available.
- Comprehensive site inspection, levels and soil notes
- Honest assessment and fixed-price quote
- Engineer-specified depth, positions and sequencing
- VBA and council compliance with final certification
| Stage | What we record | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Site inspection | Levels, services, visible damage | Accurate scope and safety planning |
| Engineering report | Soil test, depth & positions, sequencing | Design meets structural and council needs |
| Works & certification | VBA-compliant construction, handover docs | Peace of mind and certified outcomes |
For a quick estimate use our cost calculator, or Call Chris: 1300 970 930 or Email Chris: chris@underpinning-melbourne.com.au.
Benefits: restore level, stability and peace of mind
When floors and frames are brought back to level, doors and windows usually run freely again. We focus on safety and permanence so you can use your home without worry.
Close cracks, re-align doors and windows, protect property value
Small repairs can have big outcomes. Restoring level often reduces visible cracks and stops movement that jars frames.
We aim for measured improvements in levels so doors and windows fit and operate as they should. That protects walls and finishes from further damage.
Long-term durability with materials and techniques suited to local soils
Our methods suit Melbourne’s reactive clays. Resin cures quickly and often allows same-day re-levelling. Traditional concrete work, when engineered correctly, can last decades.
- We aim to restore level so doors and windows operate smoothly again.
- Many cracks close or reduce once movement is stabilised.
- Your property value benefits from documented, engineered repairs.
- Our materials and methods suit local reactive soils for durable outcomes.
- We protect walls and frames with careful staging and monitoring.
- You get measurable improvements in level and long-term stability.
We design repairs to avoid short-term fixes. You receive compliance documents that support insurance and resale. Enjoy a safer home and less seasonal stress.
Costs, timeframes and what to expect
Clear cost estimates and practical timeframes are central to our approach on every site. We provide a fixed-price quote once inspection and engineering inputs are complete.
What influences price?
- Method chosen: resin, concrete or screw piles affects cost and duration.
- Site access, proximity of paths and services can increase labour and time.
- Soil reactivity and existing building loads require different foundation solutions.
- Complexity of repairs or required permits changes the scope of work.
Typical durations
Resin injection is often completed in a day. The material can cure in about 30 minutes so many slabs are re-levelled the same day.
Traditional construction involves excavation, soil removal, concrete placement and curing. These jobs can take from a few days to several weeks depending on depth and access.
| Method | Typical time | Key cost drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Resin injection | Same day | Volume of voids, access |
| Concrete footings | Days–weeks | Excavation, curing time |
| Screw piling | Days | Depth to stable strata, plant access |
We explain techniques and staging before work starts. Our schedule shows work windows and how we protect your home. We coordinate suppliers so the building stays secure and functional.
Expect clear updates if timeframes change because of soil or weather. Our goal is the right foundation outcome with minimum disruption. For more detail on restumping and comparative options see restumping vs underpinning.
Why choose Underpinning Melbourne in Hume
We combine tested methods with modern materials to reduce downtime and deliver lasting repairs. Our focus is on safe, certified outcomes that protect your property value.
We bring clarity and care to every job. You get a responsive team that manages engineering, permits and council-ready documentation from first visit to handover.
20+ years’ experience, fully insured and VBA Registered
We have over 20+ years’ experience delivering compliant foundation work. Our company is VBA Registered and fully insured so you have real protection and peace of mind.
Transparent fixed-price quotes, no upselling, solutions tailored to your home
You receive a clear, fixed-price quote with no upselling. We design solutions tailored to your soil, loads and building. That means better outcomes and fewer surprises.
Local team, council-ready documentation and engineering coordination
- Local team manages site surveys and communication.
- We coordinate engineers and prepare council documentation.
- Our company uses proven methods to deliver foundation repair that lasts.
- We stand by our repair work and our advice.
Call Chris: 1300 970 930 or Email Chris: chris@underpinning-melbourne.com.au.
Book your free structural assessment today
Arrange a free structural check so you know the exact risks to your home and can act with confidence.
We offer a no-obligation inspection and fast responses across Hume suburbs. Send photos first for a quick screening. Photos of cracks, gaps at windows or uneven floors help our team triage the site.
Call Chris on 1300 970 930 or email chris@underpinning-melbourne.com.au
Click to call or email and we will outline likely options and the expected time on site.
Send photos or book a site inspection — fast response across Hume suburbs
- Free structural assessment with clear findings.
- Send photos of cracks or sticking frames for quick triage.
- We schedule a prompt site inspection and explain the likely time and process.
- You receive a transparent fixed-price quote and a clear scope of work.
- Our team plans work to suit your house and minimise disruption.
- Many home re-levelling jobs can be done in short time windows after assessment.
| Step | What we do | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Initial photos | Quick visual screening | Faster advice and prioritised site visits |
| Site inspection | Record levels, note damage, sample soils | Engineer-ready data and accurate quote |
| Fixed-price quote | Detailed scope and timings | No surprises and clear scheduling |
| Work & certification | Delivered by our team with documentation | Certified protection for your property |
Conclusion
We restore stability by fixing the soil beneath your footings, not just the visible cracks.
Our mission is simple. We use engineer‑led underpinning and soil improvement to stop subsidence and protect your property.
Reactive soil, moisture swings, tree roots or broken pipes cause most foundation damage. We match resin or concrete work to the ground and footings so repairs last.
You receive documented foundation repair, measured lift and monitored work that reduces cracks and restores level.
Speak with our expert team today for a free assessment and a fixed‑price quote. Call Chris: 1300 970 930 or Email Chris: chris@underpinning-melbourne.com.au.