Have you recently noticed the plaster of walls inside your house becoming flaky at certain areas? Are the walls on the exterior of the house also showing certain line of cracks on the bricks? Do you see the window frames sticking up and the floors are becoming more uneven and are also buckling up with time? These flaws are not only an ugly site but also an indication that structural problems are arising at your house and it needs your immediate attention. But, no need to panic as this problem is resolvable. And the most probable solution to this problem is restumping your house. But before that, you should understand the root cause of this problem.

House Restumping

Why does it happen?

The stumps that support the whole building sometimes get damaged due to several reasons. One common reason is the composition of the soil on which the house is built. Because of the moisture content of the soil, the stumps slowly and gradually sink in deeper into the soil. As a result, the structure of the building, loaded on the stumps, begins to falter too. The houses built on raised platforms are more susceptible to this issue.

There can be other reasons as well. Some of them are:

• The wooden stumps are eaten up by pests and rodents.
• If the house is too old, then it may be possible that the stumps are decaying.
• The quality of the stumps installed initially may not be up to the standards.
• Wooden stumps rot faster in high moisture containing soil as it tends to absorb a bit.

But, we cannot say the issues arise only at the locations with highly moisturized soil. It can happen anywhere. Different types of soil deteriorate the stumps in different time period. But, the fate is common to all.

To know more about house restumping and when should you consider doing it to your home, read on.

What is house restumping?

The process of removing or rather replacing the old stumps by new ones can be termed as house restumping. You can do partial restumping or a complete one based on the severity of the damage. But before that, do a proper assessment of the stumps individually and check for the internal damages as well.

Types of stumps

There are majorly three types of stumps available in the market which is used for reblocking or restumping houses. They are:

• Wooden stumps
• Steel stumps
• Concrete stumps

People who have their house on stumps have a better impression of steel or concrete stumps rather than the wooden ones. Steel and concrete stumps are easier to install and do not wear away too easily whatever be the soil type. Also, these days’ people have started using galvanized steel for the sturdiness required to hold the entire house.

Restumping services

House Restumping

Well, by now you do understand that it is not a minor problem and it surely, needs proper supervision and experienced hands. For availing restumping services, it is best to find a legit contractor or a restumper expert. Restumping can also be called reblocking.  So, if you want to sustain your home for a long period of time then it is a good idea to add house restumping in your bucket list, so that you know what all you need to do whenever you plan to get your house renovated. It may add to your expense, but then, it is worth every penny, in the longer run.

Safety should be of the highest priority. So, check out the signs of damage and consider house restumping services. It is best to choose a risk-free life for you and your family.