From adjustable house stumps and bracing to stair stringers and accessories, LevelMaster makes levelling, restumping and building faster and easier.
Level Master
Since 1997
Why Local Customers Choose Metal Mates
01
Nearly 30 Years in the Hunter
We've been locally owned and operated in Cessnock since 1997, which means our name means something in our community. Customers know who they're dealing with, not just a call centre interstate.
02
Everything Under One Roof
From steel bars and RHS to fencing, roofing, aluminium, welding supplies and custom sheds, we stock the lot. One trip to Metal Mates usually beats chasing five suppliers around town.
03
Staff Who Actually Know Their Steel
Our team answers the phone, tracks down what you need and never says "can't help you." Customers keep telling us it's the knowledgeable service that brings them back every time.
04
Competitive Pricing, No Fuss
We price to compete with the big warehouses, without the runaround. Customers regularly tell us they found better quality for less here than anywhere else they checked around the region.
05
Cutting and Fabrication On Site
Need steel cut to size or fabricated for the job? We handle it onsite, so you're not waiting on an outside contractor or paying extra to get material job-ready quickly.
06
Reliable Delivery Across the Hunter Region
We deliver across Cessnock, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Maitland and beyond, so your materials turn up on time. No more juggling pickups around a job that's already running to schedule.
LevelMaster Adjustable House Stumps
Your real mates are your Metal Mates, and when it comes to adjustable house stumps, bracing and stair stringers, we're proud to be a local stockist of the LevelMaster range.
We've been the Hunter's go to for steel and metal supplies since 1997, and LevelMaster's patented adjustable foundation products are a natural fit for what we do, giving Newcastle builders, tradies and homeowners a stronger, easier and faster way to level, restump or raise a home.
What Is LevelMaster?
LevelMaster has spent over a decade specialising in adjustable foundation products for the building industry, backed by more than 25 years of combined experience in the structural game. Their range covers adjustable house stumps, certified bracing, stair stringers and a full family of accessories, all backed by engineering certifications and a warranty on both workmanship and product. It's the kind of gear designers, specifiers and builders reach for first, and it's why we're happy to stock it here at Metal Mates.
Why Tradies and Builders Choose LevelMaster
LevelMaster's patented adjustable stump design was created to solve a genuine headache in the building game: soil movement and tricky, difficult terrain. Because the stumps adjust on site, there's no on-site welding or pre-fabrication required, which cuts installation time right down compared to fixed stumps. Everything in the range, from the stump tops through to the stair stringers, is hot dipped galvanised for long-term protection, so it's built to handle whatever the Hunter Region throws at it.
Key benefits our customers ask us about:
- No welding or pre-fab needed on site, so installation is quicker and simpler
- Fully adjustable to suit reblocking, restumping, new builds and additions
- Engineering certified, so you can use and recommend it with confidence
- Hot dipped galvanised finish for long term rust protection
- Backed by a warranty on both workmanship and product
The LevelMaster Range We Stock
Metal Mates supplies a full range of stainless steel products for commercial, industrial, and residential projects across Newcastle, covering sheet, plate, tube, bar, and custom fabrication in whatever grade and dimension your job needs. If you're wondering where to source stainless steel cut and finished ready for a Newcastle site, that's the gap Metal Mates fills.
Adjustable House Stumps and SHS Posts
Galvanised inside and out, our LevelMaster galforce square hollow section stumps come in 75x75mm, 89x89mm and 100x100mm widths, with wall thicknesses from 3mm through to 5mm. We can cut to any length and assemble for free, and hot dip galvanised stock is also available.
Stump Tops and Connectors
LevelMaster tops are custom designed with an M30 thread to suit every LevelMaster connector, and come in a full range of shapes, including straight, tee, corner, end of bearer, end slotted and vertical options, plus the newer vertical large corner and container lock designs. Connectors come as screw on (fits any SHS wall thickness), weld on (for maximum strength) or screw pile connectors, so whatever's already in the ground, we can likely help you connect to it. Just note LevelMaster doesn't supply the screw piles themselves.
Bases
For new work, LevelMaster bases either cast straight into concrete or bolt down, with 2 hole and 4 hole bolt down options and heavy duty SureFoot bases available for 75mm, 90mm and 100mm posts.
Bracing
A full cross brace bracing set with turnbuckles suits 75mm and 90mm posts, and can be extended to any length, giving your stumps the lateral support they need.
Stair Stringers and Treads
Sold in hot dipped galvanised pairs (with half pair options), LevelMaster stair stringers come with either an adjustable bolt down base or an adjustable concrete in base, and we can work out the right total rise and going for your job from a standard 1 to 17 tread range. Pair them with timber hardwood, merbau or aluminium tread kits, all available in custom lengths on request.
Accessories
Round and square ant caps, stump antcaps, tek screws and drivers, coach screws and bolts, dog clamp kits, heavy duty brackets, retro fit joiners for tying new work into existing concrete, timber or steel posts, and even the NIVCOMP digital levelling device for getting your job spot on.
Where LevelMaster Products Get Used
We see LevelMaster gear go into all sorts of jobs across Newcastle, Cessnock and the wider Hunter Region, including reblocking and restumping older homes, new builds on sloping blocks or reactive soil, home additions and extensions, and decks and stairs that need a solid, adjustable base. Because the system is so flexible, it's just as handy for a straightforward stump replacement as it is for a trickier job on a tough block.
Getting the Right Setup
The trick with any adjustable stump job is matching the right stump, top, connector and base to your posts and your ground conditions, and that's exactly where we come in.
Come in and chat with the team at Metal Mates and we'll help you work out the right combination for your project, whether that's a straightforward SO-90 connector and stump top, or a full retro fit joiner setup tying new steel into an old timber post.
What Locals Say About Us
"Staff was friendly and helpful, highly recommend."
Trent Caines
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Good products, service and prices. Will buy from again."
Andrew Stewart
General Steel Supplies,
Hunter Region
"Fantastic. Helpful, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. No fuss whatsoever."
Steven Taylor
After Sales Support,
Cessnock
"Good products, service and prices!"
Michael
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Top service and the most competitive prices I could find! The whole interaction from phone call, purchase and delivery was super easy and efficient."
Sheena Applebee
Delivery Service,
Hunter Region
"This business is your one stop shop!! Friendly, professional, competitive, knowledgeable and overall great to deal with. Have a customer first attitude and will help you with anything metal."
Andrew Wilson
Trade & DIY Advice,
Cessnock
"Pleasantly surprised by the same friendly faces and great service, with a much larger selection and a great selection of seconds."
Donna and Jeff Irwin
Second Grade Steel,
Cessnock
"Excellent service. Big range of seconds. Good prices. Yard blokes are very happy to assist."
Lou and Brenda
Second Grade Steel,
Cessnock
"Good prices and friendly staff."
Michael Collaros
General Steel Supplies,
Cessnock
"Metal Mates are so great to work with. Excellent customer service and quality products!"
Cessnock Glass
Trade Supply,
Hunter Region
FAQ’s about LevelMaster
Do LevelMaster stumps need to be welded on site?
No, that's the whole point of the design. LevelMaster stumps are fully adjustable and don't need on-site welding or pre-fabrication, which is a big part of why they save time on the tools.
Are LevelMaster products certified for building work?
Yes, all LevelMaster products hold engineering certifications, so our customers and their builders can use and recommend them with confidence.
Does Metal Mates supply the screw piles for screw pile connectors?
No, LevelMaster's screw pile connectors are designed to suit 76mm, 90mm and 114mm screw piles, but the piles themselves need to be sourced separately.
Can stair stringers and treads be cut to a custom length?
Yes, while we stock the standard 1 to 17 tread range and standard tread lengths, custom lengths are available on request, just keep in mind lead times can apply.
Why buy LevelMaster through Metal Mates instead of ordering direct?
Because we're a locally owned and operated steel and metal supplier right here in Cessnock, you can come in, see the stock, ask questions, and get advice on the right setup for your project, backed by nearly 30 years of experience in the Hunter Region.
Give us a call, flick us an email, or drop into the yard, we're always happy to help you sort your next LevelMaster job.