The experts in house relocation, restumping & raising in Sunshine Coast
At Normy’s House Remover’s, we help get your home exactly where you want it to be. If you’re looking to relocate, but stay in your existing building, a home removal process is exactly what you need. Our team also offer dedicated raising and restumping services to repair your home’s foundations.
Additionally, we offer cyclone proofing, re-levelling, raising, sliding, under-house excavations and site clean-up services.
For more information or to get a quote, contact the team at Normy’s House Remover’s today.
House Removal / Relocating / Raising
Home removal or relocation is the process of literally lifting up your house from its foundations and transporting it from one location to another. We raise your house on powerful stilts and move it with our specialised low loader floats, fully steerable trailers, flat bed trailers and hydraulic jacking systems.
With our many years of experience, we place the house on sturdy foundations with proper supports to ensure no significant damage occurs. Restumping is also beneficial for adding more space underneath your home. We can install taller parking foundation—a technique known as raising—for additional living or parking space. This is a highly desirable service for properties in flood-prone areas.
We can relocate the most difficult of houses. We guarantee 100% satisfaction with our workmanship and customer service. Give us call now or fill out the enquiry form and we will get back to you right away.
House Restumping / Sliding
Lifting, sliding and restumping services go hand-in-hand. The first step is to assess which stumps needs to be replaced or reset. This is normally done using a level to assess however your floors are, and by checking the stumps themselves for movement and deterioration. This house is then gradually and slightly jacked up where the stump needs to be replaced. Existing stumps are either packed-out to compensate for settling or are removed and replaced altogether.
The house must sit stable in order to stay lifted for several hours or even days. Galvanised steel and treated timber frames are perfect options for the restumping process.
Boat Moves
Are you eager to explore further than your local waterways? If you’ve sold your boat or looking to move to a new cruising location, Normy’s House Remover’s can help.
We offer a comprehensive boat relocation service to get it from one port to another. Our main goal is to move your boat swiftly and safety. We arrange road transportation to move your vessel from lake or river to the open sea. Factors like width, height and weight of the boat are taken heavily into consideration.
Why relocate your home?
There’s many reasons why the South East Queensland community chooses to remove and relocate homes rather than purchase or build a new one. Whether it’s a sentimental attachment or a financial decision, here are some reasons to opt for relocation:
- You’ve purchased a new piece of land, but want to remain in your current home
- It’s cheaper to relocate homes than build a new one
- Building a new home is exceptionally time consuming
- Holding tradition of a heritage, colonial, farm house or Queenslander home
Frequently Asked Questions
How does cyclone proofing improve an existing home?
Cyclone proofing strengthens a home against extreme wind conditions common across parts of Queensland. Older houses were often built before modern wind-rating standards existed, leaving roofing, wall framing and foundations more vulnerable during severe weather events.
Upgrades may include reinforcing tie-down systems, improving roof connections and strengthening structural supports beneath the house. Raising and restumping projects can also create opportunities to improve overall stability at the same time.
Cyclone proofing is not only about storm protection — it can also improve long-term durability in coastal conditions where strong winds and heavy rain place ongoing pressure on older homes and foundations.
What’s the difference between house sliding and full house relocation?
House sliding moves a structure across the same property, while full relocation transports it to an entirely different site. Sliding is often used when homeowners want to reposition a house to allow for extensions, better site access or subdivision work. The process still involves lifting the structure and supporting it with specialised equipment, although transport permits and long-distance haulage are usually unnecessary.
Full relocations involve additional planning around roads, bridge clearances and escort vehicles. Both services require detailed assessments of the home’s condition, weight distribution and surrounding land to reduce movement and maintain structural stability throughout the project.
Why are galvanised steel stumps commonly used in restumping projects?
Galvanised steel stumps are widely used because they offer strong resistance against corrosion, moisture and termite activity. In areas across the Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland, changing soil conditions and humid weather can place ongoing pressure on older foundations.
Steel stumps provide long-term durability and are less likely to warp or deteriorate over time compared to ageing timber supports. They also allow more consistent height adjustments during re-levelling work.
While treated timber remains a suitable option for certain homes, galvanised steel is often preferred for properties exposed to flooding, coastal moisture or unstable ground conditions requiring extra structural strength.
Why do homeowners raise their homes in flood-prone areas?
Raising a home can help reduce the impact of floodwater entering living areas during major weather events. Many older Queensland homes were originally built lower to the ground before modern flood planning became stricter.
Lifting the structure creates additional clearance underneath the property, helping protect flooring, electrical systems and internal living spaces from water damage. Raising can also create room for storage, parking or extra living areas beneath the house where council regulations allow.
In coastal and low-lying regions, homeowners often combine raising work with re-levelling or restumping projects to improve the overall stability and usability of the property at the same time.
Can a house relocation project help preserve older Queensland homes?
Relocating an older home can be a practical way to preserve original craftsmanship and architectural character that may otherwise be lost through demolition. Many Queenslanders, colonial homes and timber farmhouses were built using hardwood materials that remain structurally strong decades later.
Relocation allows owners to place these homes on new land while keeping traditional design features intact. In growing areas across South East Queensland, buyers often relocate heritage-style homes onto acreage or newly subdivided blocks.
The process can also reduce construction waste compared to completely rebuilding, making relocation an appealing option for homeowners wanting to retain history while adapting to changing property needs.