Frequently Asked Questions

Our headquarters is located in the Blackwater area of Virginia Beach, VA 23457 and we specialize in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina - but please give us a call with any project needs along the East Coast and we'll see if we can service your area! Chesapeake, Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, coastal Virginia, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Outer Banks, Okracoke, and Rodanthe are just a few of the local areas we've been working in for over 70 years. 

Call us: 757-778-1385

Email us: info@experthousemoversandlifters.com

 

There is no project too big or too small! We move and elevate everything from lighthouses to outhouses - and everything in between. Give us a call and we'd be happy to come take a look at your project.

We might not be the newest or the shiniest, but we're the originals! We're third generation Matyiko strong, and we've been moving and lifting houses for over 70 years. We treat every client as if they were family - we handle their homes, buildings and projects as if they were our own. We take pride in our work and we won't stop until your project is completed to the Expert standard.

Many foundation repairs are not covered in the home insurance policy, so it may be hard to tell whether the out-of-pocket cost is actually worth it. In general, if you are considering the structural integrity and safety of the property, then the answer is YES. You can always contact our Expert Team and we'll be happy to come out and give you our recommendation for your project.

Foundation repair may be covered by homeowners insurance if the cause of damage is covered in the terms of your contract. Damages that usually aren't covered include those caused by natural disasters like flooding, earthquakes, and the settling and cracking of your foundation over time.

No, foundation repairs cannot be deducted. This is the same with other repairs and maintenance costs incurred on your primary home or residence. However, if you make a major improvement to your home to boost its market value or extend its useful life, the costs can be added to your home’s cost basis that gets repaid when your home is sold.

A structural lift is used for house lifting and elevation. House lifting involves separating the building or house from its foundation and moving it temporarily with hydraulic screw jacks. This entire process is the initial step in relocating the structure and moving it to a different location, or elevating the structure in order to perform foundation repairs. 

You need professional contractors to lift the structure from your home's foundation. The contractor will have to dig trenches at different intervals in the foundation. Once the trenches are ready, the I-beams are lowered into the trenches and below the floor framing. Sometimes, the contractor will also have to dig holes for lifting the jacks back up. 

House lifting is a safe practice, provided it is done by a professional like Expert House Movers and Lifters. Professional contractors have years of experience in this kind of work and will complete it without any hassles. Not only is house lifting safe, but it can be cost-effective with services like ours. We can help you save money and time that you would have to otherwise invest in buying a new home.

There are different forms of mitigating flood damage, including flood gates, flood barriers and seawalls, evacuation routes, and levees. Aside from these structural flood mitigation solutions, other non-structural solutions like property buyouts, elevated structures, permanent relocation, subdivision, zoning, and building codes can reduce the extent of flood damage.

There are different methods of flood control, some dating back to ancient times. Some commonly used flood control methods include planting vegetation to retain extra water, construction of floodways or man-made channels to divert floodwater away from properties, and terracing hillsides to slow flow downhill.

Flood control structures are a structural attempt to mitigate the effect of floods. They are designed to protect river banks and coastal areas, including economically valuable areas, agricultural communities, urban areas, and homes.