House Restumping, Lifting and Moving Cairns
House Restumping, Lifting, Moving and House Repositioning
QBCC-licensed, 28 years lifting, restumping, and relocating homes across Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Available Mon–Fri 7am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm
Cairns and FNQ's Structural Building Relocation Specialists Since 1998
Damon House Relocators is a QBCC-licensed structural building relocation business serving Cairns and Far North Queensland since 1998.
We provide the full scope of structural relocation work: house restumping, stump repairs and replacement, house lifting, house moving, house repositioning, and structural building relocation across the region. Our business is family-owned and now spans three generations — Alan, Richard, and Alex Damon — all working in the trade. Every job we carry out is performed under house lifting and relocation services QBCC Licence #733646, so you have the assurance of a properly licensed operator behind every project.
Damon House Relocators provides house restumping, stump repairs and replacement, house lifting from timber to steel or galvanised posts, house moving, house repositioning, and full structural building relocation across Cairns and Far North Queensland. All work is performed under QBCC Licence #733646 with over 28 years of local experience behind every job.
Six Services Covering Every Stage of Structural Relocation
Whether you need stumps replaced, your home raised above flood level, or an entire building moved to a new address, every service below is carried out by a QBCC-licensed team with 28 years of FNQ experience.
House Restumping
We replace failing timber stumps with steel, galvanised, or hot-dipped posts — stopping subsidence, levelling floors, and extending the life of your home.
Stump Repairs and Replacement
Not every stump needs a full replacement — we assess each one individually and repair or replace only what's failing, keeping costs proportionate to the problem.
House Lifting
We raise homes onto steel, galvanised, or hot-dipped posts — creating usable space below, improving flood resilience, and upgrading from deteriorating timber stumps.
House Moving
We physically relocate entire homes from one site to another — managing council permits, road transport, utility clearances, and placement on new foundations.
House Repositioning
We move or rotate a dwelling within the boundaries of its own block — for better orientation, subdivision compliance, or site optimisation — without a full road transport move.
Structural Building Relocation
For complex, large-scale structural moves involving engineering assessments, development approvals, and road transport permits, we manage every stage of the process.
Three Generations of Structural Relocation Experience
28 Years — QBCC Licence #733646
Damon House Relocators was founded by Alan Damon in 1998. His son Richard has worked alongside him for years, and the third generation — Alex — is already learning the trade. That continuity means you're dealing with people who have built their reputation on this work across decades, not a crew assembled for a season.
Every job we carry out is covered by comprehensive structural transit insurance, public liability cover, and contract works insurance. We hold QBCC Licence #733646 — the licence required under Queensland law for structural building relocation and house restumping work.
As a family-owned business, the name Damon House Relocators means the same people who quoted your job are the people on-site doing it — no subcontracting, no volume crew turnover.
House Relocation Services Across Far North Queensland
We travel to every corner of FNQ — from the Douglas Shire and the Tablelands to the coastal towns south of Cairns.
Outside these areas? Call us — we cover the full FNQ region and take on projects beyond the standard radius for the right job.
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Common Questions Before You Call
Does Damon House Relocators do standard furniture removals or general removalist work?
No — we are a structural building relocation specialist, not a furniture removalist. We physically move entire homes and buildings from one site to another, or lift and restump them in place. We don't move household contents, pack boxes, or operate as a general removalist. If you need a furniture removalist, you'll need a separate contractor.
What types of homes can be lifted or relocated in Cairns and Far North Queensland?
We work primarily with timber-framed homes — traditional Queenslanders, post-war timber cottages, and elevated timber-framed dwellings. Steel-framed structures can often be accommodated. Slab-on-ground concrete homes cannot be relocated. If you're unsure whether your home qualifies, call us for an obligation-free assessment.
Is Damon House Relocators fully licensed and insured for structural relocation work?
Yes. We hold QBCC Licence #733646, which is the Queensland licence required for structural building relocation and house restumping. We also carry comprehensive structural transit insurance, public liability cover, and contract works insurance on every job. You can verify our QBCC licence independently at the QBCC licence search.
Do I need council permits or development approval to raise or move my house in Cairns?
In most cases, yes. Raising a home above a certain height or relocating it to a new site typically requires a development application and building certification through Cairns Regional Council or the relevant local authority. We coordinate the permitting process as part of our service and can advise on what approvals your specific project requires.
Damon House Relocators has delivered licensed house restumping, lifting, moving, and structural relocation services across Cairns and Far North Queensland since 1998.
Available Monday to Friday 7am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm.
