There are many reasons you may choose to lift a home or building. As experts in the business, we've lifted all shapes and sizes of structures and we've seen it all. It can be a complicated process, but with the right team your project will be completed successfully and your structure will be left more structurally sound than it was before the lift. One of the most prevalent reasons to elevate a structure is to reduce the risk of flood damage and lower flood insurance policy rates. It also helps to maintain the community as it preserves property tax revenues which support schools and government operations, infrastructure, and public safety. Below you'll find some of the main reasons our clients choose to lift a home or building.

There are many reasons to elevate a home, 

To protect your home from flood damage 

One of the most common reasons to elevate your home or building is to comply with flood elevation standards and protect yourself, your home, and your investment from natural disasters. Structural elevation involves lifting the home off its existing foundation or slab and either building a new foundation or extending the existing foundation higher.

When a home is elevated properly, the main living space should then sit above most flood levels. The elevation technique used may depend on the base flood elevation requirements and local zoning requirements. It becomes necessary then to check with your local building officials before you rebuild in a moderate to high-risk flood area.

Whether you need to lift a structure a few inches or several feet, we can handle the project with care and ease with a process that has been refined over years of experience.

Lift your home and build under it 

Did you know that you can raise your home and add a story under it? Sometimes rather than building up or out, it makes more sense to elevate your home and build an addition beneath it.

If you want to add a story to your home but you don’t have the time or money to remove and rebuild the roof, we can raise your current structure, allowing you to build underneath it. This method requires less cleaning and remodeling than when you choose to build up. We can elevate the existing structure to just above the new desired height (typically between 9-12 feet).

Whether your home or building is brick or siding, we can handle the project, creating a seamless transition between the old and the new. A new wood floor system is built on the existing foundation walls and the exterior frame walls are set into place. 

Add room to your basement or crawlspace 

If your basement has a low ceiling or you want to have more room to convert a crawlspace, you will have to either lower the basement floor or raise your home. When we lower the basement floor, we start by supporting your house where it is and then excavate underneath it so that we can build down.

But when raising the home, we elevate it to give you the desired head space in your basement area or to convert a crawl space into a full basement. 

This could be one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the square footage of your home with some customers saving 60-70% more than if they had built out. Another reason to consider raising your house is if you have limited yard space and want to keep your exterior area intact.

Avoid moving 

If you love your existing home and neighborhood but require more of your home than it currently offers, upgrade it to match your lifestyle by expanding it with our services.

This allows you to not only accommodate a growing family or add a rental suite for extra income, but it also helps to avoid all the costs that come with selling your current home and purchasing a newer one. 

Commercial lifting 

Does your business need more space? Why not build up by lifting the roof and adding extra height? Whether you own a residential-style building, an office space, or a large warehouse, we have the top-notch tools and methods to lift your roof to soaring heights. 

If you suspect your home may have foundation issues, contact the highly trained foundation repair experts of Expert House Movers by calling (844) 252-2211 or contact us online.