How we raise your house
House raising is like giving your home a gentle lift to stand taller and safer—imagine carefully separating it from its old base and hoisting it up evenly, just enough to slip in a stronger foundation or add extra room below. We use powerful yet precise hydraulic jacks, synced together like a well-coordinated team, to lift the entire structure without causing cracks or stress. This method works great for protecting against floods, fixing sinking foundations, or even expanding your living space by adding a new level underneath. Starting with a thorough check of your home's structure and soil, we insert sturdy steel beams underneath, then slowly raise everything in small, controlled steps while monitoring every inch to keep things level and secure. It's a smart way to future-proof your property, often done in stages over a few weeks, minimizing disruption and ensuring your home stays solid for years to come.
- Diagnostics: structural assessment, soil testing, load calculations, and planning jack placements
- Preparation: inserting steel beams, setting up temporary supports, disconnecting utilities, and bracing the structure
- Raising: synchronized hydraulic jack lifts in incremental steps with real-time monitoring for level and stability
- Finishing: constructing new foundation, lowering the house, reconnecting utilities, and final inspections
