Why Coastal Restumping Is a Different Beast
Restumping or installing post anchors inland is one thing. Doing it in coastal NSW is another story entirely. Salt air, shifting sands, and clay pockets can turn an otherwise simple job into a time consuming, high-risk exercise.
On coastal sites, traditional timber stumps and slow-to-adjust solutions often lead to rework, uneven floors, or premature structural issues. With tight deadlines and unpredictable weather windows, builders can’t afford to spend days getting the subfloor right, or coming back later to fix it.
This is where modern adjustable steel systems, like LevelMaster’s, change the game.
Things to consider when restumping
1. Salt-Accelerated Corrosion
Standard galvanising or untreated steel won’t last in marine environments. The closer you are to breaking surf, the harsher the exposure category (AS3700 / AS2312 for protective coatings).
2. Unstable or Reactive Soils
Sand, silts, and reactive clays in coastal areas can shift seasonally. If your stumps can’t be adjusted quickly, you’re looking at uneven floors and unhappy clients.
3. Access Issues
Coastal sites are often sloped or tight, making machinery access difficult for traditional restumping gear.
4. Weather Delays
You need a system you can install quickly in short windows between rain, wind, or high tides.
Best Practice Tips for Coastal Stumping
- Pre-drill anchor holes to suit soil profile and reduce movement.
- Use stainless or marine-grade fixings in extreme exposure zones.
- Combine with bracing kits for added stability on sloping sites.
- Order correct base plates for soil type, spiked for firm ground, flat for footings.
- Plan stump positions early to align with bearer joins and avoid field adjustments.
Win with Adjustable Steel Stumps
Faster Levelling
LevelMaster’s adjustable tops let you fine-tune heights after the bearers are in place, without needing jacks or shims.
Reduced Labour Needs
One person can adjust the stumps, freeing up skilled labour for other site work.
Minimal Rework
When soils settle, you simply turn the adjustment nut to re-level, no dismantling required.
Long-Term Durability
Hot-dip galvanised steel resists corrosion in coastal environments, meeting durability requirements for exposure zones C and D.
LevelMaster -Why Builders Choose Them
LevelMaster produces Australia’s original adjustable steel stump system, engineered for speed, accuracy, and long-term durability. Their stumps and post anchors are hot-dip galvanised for coastal performance and come with tested load ratings.
Other Products Available:
Adjustable tops, bases, and connectors
- Stair stringers
- Bracing kits
- Retaining wall posts
- Fixings and accessories
With nationwide supply and builder phone support, LevelMaster makes levelling and restumping faster, easier, and more cost-effective.
