diff --git a/docs/howto/upgrading-php.md b/docs/howto/upgrading-php.md
index 2b648fc7..6c097d27 100644
--- a/docs/howto/upgrading-php.md
+++ b/docs/howto/upgrading-php.md
@@ -47,7 +47,14 @@ consult the Site Health report (WordPress admin interface -> Tools -> Site
 Health). The report's Info tab includes a Server panel which reports the PHP
 version.
 
-4. Push branch to Github for code review
+4. Rebuild your local Lando environment with these changes
+
+Running `lando rebuild` will apply any needed container updates, now that the
+new PHP version is specified in `pantheon.upstream.yml`. The output of this
+command should include confirmation of the new PHP version, as the relevant
+pre-install command will be triggered during this process.
+
+5. Push branch to Github for code review
 
 From this point, follow our standing practices for pull requests and code
 review.