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Restumping in Corio, Geelong

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Corio: houses, ground and history

Corio's first housing push stalled: the Corio Garden Suburb launched in the mid-1920s, but by 1931 only six houses had been built on its 2555 lots. The Housing Commission did better, building its first Corio estate in the late 1950s and five estates with 2500 houses within about 20 years. Tell us what you've noticed, and we'll connect you with a registered restumper.

The Housing Commission built the first of its Corio estates in the late 1950s and, within about 20 years, five estates with 2500 houses, according to Victorian Places.
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The Melbourne Subdivisions Company launched the Corio Garden Suburb in the mid-1920s, but by 1931 under a quarter of its 2555 lots had sold and only six houses had been built, says a report excerpt published by the City of Greater Geelong.
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In April 2008 the Geelong Independent reported that a microburst with gusts over 120 km/h damaged dozens of homes near Purnell Road, Corio, tearing off roofs, smashing windows and blowing trees onto houses.
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At the 2021 Census, 71.3% of occupied private dwellings in Corio had three bedrooms.
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Corio had 15,497 residents at the 2021 Census (ABS QuickStats).

Corio’s Housing Commission estates were built over about 20 years from the late 1950s. On a house from that period, a restumping inspection looks under the floor at each stump and bearer, checks how level the floors are and notes any cracking inside. The result tells you whether restumping is needed at all, or whether something smaller will do. Ask the restumper to explain what they find before you get a quote.

Permits are part of the job: restumping requires a building permit, generally handled by the builder or a building surveyor. To get a referral, have the address and a few notes on the problem ready, or send them through the estimate request. Say which rooms are affected, and whether the problem is getting worse. One registered restumper who covers Corio then receives your enquiry, if you agree.

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