A restumping project is a major decision to take on for your home. This is especially true when you buy an older home, Older homes may need restumping services before you can move into the home. You may also have the home moved and restumping is a critical step you need to face. Regardless of the reasoning for the restumping, there are several considerations you need to take into account for the project. Here are a few of those considerations and what you should know about them. 

Size of the Restumping Project

The first thing you need to consider is the size of the project. This will be assessed during the first stages of the project and relayed to you. The size of the project affects several aspects of the scope and price. For example, there may be several steps involved to prepare the house before the restumping even begins. This means the project will take more time and more resources. The longer the time and the higher the resources, the higher the cost. If you are working on a specific budget, the size of the project can affect those numbers greatly. 

Soil Integrity and Durability

The integrity and durability of your soil is vital to a restumping project. This means one of the first inspections deals with testing the soil. If the soil is too fine, like beach sand for example, then it may not hold up well to the restumping. If the soil will shift easily, it can cause severe issues with the restumping process. Shifting soil can also lead to a breakdown of the foundation. This does not mean restumping can not happen. It does mean stabilizers will need to be introduced into the soil which can lengthen the project and the budget you need for it. 

Materials

The materials you see in a quote for restumping tend to be basic level materials. As the assessment for the project continues, the material needs may change drastically. For example, a basic restumping project may not include soil stabilization. If the soil integrity and durability is found to be poor, the materials will change to accommodate that need. You may also need a higher quality or more durable restumping material. This need arises during the assessment of the project by your contractors. 

The first step in this project is an inspection of the home. Your home inspector can determine if the restumping is required. Following the inspection contact your area restumping service. They will assess the area and begin determining where the scope of the project will begin. From this point, they will discuss the future steps for the project and what you need to know moving forward. 

To learn more, contact a house restumping service near you.

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