Does your home's foundation need to be repaired? Do you need to relocate your home a few feet on your property due to soil erosion, property line disputes, or other reasons? If so, then house raising is something you need.
House raising is exactly as it is described — the aspect of lifting a house temporarily off its foundation then setting the residence back down again. While this may sound like a task that is not difficult, it's not something you should do on your own. Here are things you should look for in a house raising company.
Experience
House raising is not a task that should be completed by a traditional handyman or carpenter. It is a complex home moving procedure that should be done only by a professional with experience and a specialty for house raising. Some contractors perform house raising as part of their specialties and can be considered; ask your homeowners' insurance agent or search for a qualified — and licensed and bonded — contractor to perform your house raising needs.
Price
The price to raise a home depends on many factors, including where your home is located, whether your home needs to be moved from its original foundation after being raised, and the current condition of your residence. If your home has foundational issues that need to be addressed before it can be raised to avoid potential damage, this will be factored into the labor and price of your house raising project.
Choose an expert who will give you a detailed quote for services. The quote should include the house raising fee, time and labor involved in the task, and other related fees, including travel expenses.
Technique
Houses are raised in a variety of ways using various equipment. Get a detailed description of how a company plans on raising your home and why the work needs to be done a certain way. To get a better idea of how house raising works, get techniques from various companies, comparing the time and machinery involved in each individual process.
Choose the house raising expert who can move your home in an appropriate time frame at an affordable cost. Before your home can be raised, your house will have to be evaluated by a house raising specialist to determine how much space there is to work with and if the home can all be raised in one solid piece or needs to be divided.