1. What is re stumping? Restumping also known as re blocking, is to replace or to reset the stumps on a house that uses a stump sub floor, also in houses that have wooden stumps which have rotted of moisture in the soil.
  2. Signs to tell if house needs restumping? If floors are not even, these is one of the signs of needing restumping done, you can notice that while you are walking if it feels like you are moving uphill or downhill. The doors are making creaking sound and windows resist to shut properly for no reason the stumps are the problem.
  3. How often should you restump a house? If it is build on concrete slab it will last, otherwise most houses need re stumping at some stage, for example older homes are built on timber stumps which will last anywhere from 15 to 80 years. Concrete slabs are beneficial if flooding occurs, setting it apart from the timber stumps where the wood will rotten with time if floods do happen.
  4. How to choose the right restumping specialists for your home? Restumping or reblocking is no easy task, so therefore you have to look for a reputable company either to search on internet or by word of mouth recommendations, then request for a quote it is best if you get a quote from more than one group therefore you can compare the services, inquire about the materials in a company that uses the best stumps so in the near future you don't have to replace them again and finally ask for references so you can contact their previous clients and ask them about the job they have done.
  5. Difference between restumping and reblocking? 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.