Restumping in Somers
We do restumping in Somers, from old seaside weekenders to weatherboard family homes near Western Port.
Somers sits on the south-eastern point of the Mornington Peninsula, beside Western Port. The area began as a camping place and later grew into a seaside settlement. A licensed restumper inspects the house and quotes the work.
Houses in Somers
Inter-war seaside estates are part of Somers' history. The Shire's thematic history says most of the distinctive Peninsula inter-war seaside estates are around here.
Somers began as a camping area. Land here was later subdivided into small allotments for homes and other uses.
All 615 occupied private dwellings counted in Somers in the 2016 Census were separate houses. None were flats or apartments.
Types of houses we see in Somers
The Shire's heritage review lists several Somers houses: a Federation timber residence, a weatherboard house, a Modernist vertical-board house and a Kevin Borland weekender.
Each one is checked on its own. A restumping job on a timber house depends on how the floor is held up today.
Holiday houses and empty homes
Many Somers houses were empty on census night. In the 2016 Census, 523 private dwellings (46.0%) were unoccupied, against 11.7% for Victoria.
If you own a weekender, you can use the quote form to describe the house. The restumper who quotes it can then plan the inspection around when you are there.
Council and trees
Mornington Peninsula Shire is the council for Somers. Its vegetation fact file says a planning permit to remove vegetation may be needed under certain zones or overlays.
The overlays it names are the Environmental Significance Overlay, the Vegetation Protection Overlay and the Significant Landscape Overlay. If trees stand close to your house, check this before any clearing.
Get a quote for your Somers house
The quote form is the way to reach us. Tell us about the house and what you have noticed, such as sloping floors or sticking doors.
Restumping is also called reblocking. Stumps are sometimes called piers. Use whichever word you know.
Somers: the suburbs we cover
Somers: Somers
We also cover Balnarring and Hastings nearby.
Questions from Somers
Do you restump weatherboard houses in Somers?
Yes, we restump weatherboard houses in Somers. The Shire's heritage review lists weatherboard and Federation timber houses here, and timber floors are what restumping work is built around.
Can you restump a holiday house I only visit sometimes?
Yes, we can. In the 2016 Census, 46.0% of Somers private dwellings were unoccupied. Tell us on the quote form when you will be at the house.
Do I need a permit to clear trees near my house in Somers?
You may need one. Mornington Peninsula Shire says a planning permit to remove vegetation may be needed under certain zones or overlays. Check with the Shire before any trees come out.
Is Somers all houses, or are there units too?
Somers is almost entirely houses. In the 2016 Census, every occupied private dwelling counted was a separate house, and none were flats or apartments.
Getting a quote on the Peninsula
Get a quote and a Peninsula restumper will ring you back
Every quote is written by a registered building practitioner who works the Peninsula.
Not down at the house? The inspection can be set up while you're away.
Holiday house or home, send the form and the restumper rings you.
The quote costs nothing, and saying no is fine.
Our restumping services in Mornington
Coastal ground is hard on old stumps. Pick the job that fits.