House relocations
Existing house relocations
For house removal contractors, builders and owner builders moving an established home to a new site.
Moving an established home
An established home has spent decades settling into one set of soil conditions. Its stumps, bracing and tie-downs were sized for the old site, and often for older standards. Moving it is a chance to fix that, and in most cases the new site requires it.
What we do
- Assess the house before it moves and identify weak points that need strengthening for transport and for the new site
- Design the new footings or stumps to the new site’s soil classification (AS 2870)
- Design posts, bearers, bracing and tie-down for the new wind classification (AS 4055) and floor height
- Provide drawings, calculations and Form 15 for building approval
- Inspect during re-stumping and set-down
What you receive
A footing and subfloor design for the new site, bracing and tie-down details, structural drawings and calculations for approval, and inspection certificates at the agreed stages.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Is relocating a house cheaper than building new?
Often, but not always. The house can be good value; the cost sits in the new site: footings, services, transport access and any strengthening the house needs before it moves. Get those priced before you commit.
Can you inspect a house before I buy it for removal?
Yes. A relocation report on the house’s condition tells you what strengthening and repairs it will need, so the numbers are known before you commit.
Do I need new footings at the new site?
Yes. Footings are designed for the new site’s soil classification and wind exposure, which rarely match the original location.
Can a heritage or character home be relocated?
Often, yes. Whether a particular house can move depends on its condition and construction. Heritage listings and character overlays are planning questions for your council.
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