Before any lifting takes place, the subfloor is inspected to determine what has caused the movement. In some homes, deteriorated timber stumps are responsible, while in others, soil movement or damaged bearers and joists contribute to the problem. The house is then gradually raised using hydraulic jacks, allowing adjustments to be made safely without sudden movement. Because older homes have often settled over many decades, returning them to a perfectly level position isn't always practical or necessary. Instead, the goal is to improve structural support while minimising additional stress on the building. Homeowners in Ringwood, Box Hill, Bentleigh and Dandenong frequently combine house levelling with restumping, reblocking or subfloor repairs to address the underlying cause at the same time.