If your Northern Rivers home has been bought back, or you’re buying one that was, Mackay & Sons can move it to safe ground. We’re licensed NSW house builders and removalists (Reg. 258204C) and we’ve been relocating homes across Queensland and Northern NSW since 1966.
If your Northern Rivers home has been bought back, or you’re buying one that was, Mackay & Sons can move it to safe ground. We’re licensed NSW house builders and removalists (Reg. 258204C) and we’ve been relocating homes across Queensland and Northern NSW since 1966.
Your bought-back home may not need demolishing. Many are suitable for relocation to higher ground. We assess, move and restump it, start to finish.
Staying put? We lift homes above flood level and restump to your required height, engineered for your block and soil.
Higher ground on your own land? We slide and reposition houses within their block, moving them clear of the flood line without leaving home.
We inspect the home and your destination block, flag any access or overlay issues, and confirm the move is achievable within your settlement timeframe.
We’ll tell you what the move will realistically cost: transport, restumping, and any extras like asbestos removal or site clearing. Straight answers before you lock in your plans.
Buyback purchases run on deadlines. Talk to us as soon as your contract is signed and we’ll be scheduled to lift and move your home the moment it settles.
Not sure which option fits? Tell us about your house below and we’ll give you a straight answer on the best path.
We manage the entire relocation process, from lifting your home at its original site to delivering and positioning it on your new block. Whether it’s 5km or 1,000km away, our team has the experience and equipment to move your home safely and efficiently.
Moving a house isn’t as simple as putting it on a truck. We take care of all required permits, route planning, and arrange pilot or police escorts where needed, ensuring everything is done by the book and without stress on your end.
Once your home arrives at its new location, we restump it to the correct height using materials appropriate to your block and soil conditions. This sets a strong foundation for any future works or extensions.
Navigating approvals can be daunting, but we’ve got you covered. We’ll assist with building applications, supply engineering and drafting plans, and help ensure everything is ready for certification.
If your home contains asbestos or needs to be cleared from the original site, we can take care of that too. Our licensed team can handle asbestos removal, disposal, and supply clearance certificates for peace of mind.
Relocating through the Resilient Homes Program can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. With decades of experience moving homes across Queensland and Northern NSW, we’ve helped hundreds of families make safe, confident transitions to higher ground.
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Whether it’s a full relocation or raising and restumping on your existing block, tell us a bit about your situation and the right team will get back to you, usually within one business day.
Tell us a few key details about your home and relocation plans. It’s simple and tailored to your situation, so we can give you advice that actually fits.
Every block and relocation is different. The information you provide helps us prepare for your project with accurate recommendations and next-step planning.
There’s no pressure and no cost to book. This conversation is simply a chance for us to understand your needs and help you move forward with confidence.
Got questions about relocating through the Resilient Homes Program?
We’ve answered the most common ones to help you feel confident at every stage.
If your property has been identified for buyback due to high flood risk, you may choose to relocate the home instead of selling it to the government. This option is available through the Resilient Measures stream for eligible homeowners.
The process typically includes:
Assessing the structural suitability of your home
Securing a new block of land
Checking zoning, overlays, and flood risk
Obtaining permits and approvals
Physically relocating and restumping the house
Completing any required works to meet council/building codes
Yes — if you don’t wish to relocate the house yourself, you can gift it to someone else, provided they meet NSW Reconstruction Authority’s requirements. The home must be relocated for residential use within the region.
We offer:
Obligation-free quotes
On-site assessments
Full relocation (transport, escort, restumping)
Help with approvals, drafting, and engineering
Optional asbestos removal and site clearing
Photos of the house, its address, and if you have one, the destination block’s address. From that we can tell you quickly whether relocation is realistic and what it’s likely to cost.
Yes — under the Resilient Measures stream, eligible homeowners may apply for a relocation grant of up to $100,000 (including GST) to help cover the costs of moving their existing home to a safer location.
If your home is accepted into the buyback program and relocated, the original site will be resumed and managed by the NSW Government to prevent future residential use due to flood risk.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority’s auction rounds have now concluded. If you purchased a home through auction or EOI, we can inspect and move it. If you missed out, our removal houses for sale are ready to relocate now.