These terms have one similarity- they focus on the foundation of the house. The foundation of the house is the structure that holds a house. Restumping and reblocking (replacing) can be used interchangeably, especially when referring to foundation stumps that require replacement. These two processes employ similar methods.

Restumping, reblocking are the processes involved in replacing and repairing the wooden or concrete stumps used in supporting the foundation of a house. These processes are quite similar since they all deal with the foundation, restumping or reblocking involve the complete replacement of foundations stumps.