House raising is a technique that involves elevating an existing home above its current foundation. Though it may appear to be an extreme approach, homeowners use this service for various legitimate and often required reasons. However, it’s essential to work with a reliable team, such as us at Hayes House Moving and Leveling, to ensure the best results.
Here are a few reasons that our customers have contacted us about house raising.
- Flood Protection: Flood protection is one of the most popular reasons for house raising. Elevating a home in flood-prone areas can greatly reduce the risk of water damage from heavy rains or storm surges. Not only does this protect your home and your belongings, but it may also result in cheaper flood insurance costs.
- Foundation Repair and Replacement: Older homes, including those built on unstable soils, may have foundation settlement or structural difficulties. In these circumstances, raising the house makes it easier to access and repair or replace the existing foundation without destroying the entire structure. It is an inexpensive approach to extend the life of a home while maintaining its safety and stability.
- Create More Space: House raising is also used to create more space. Lifting the home and constructing a new floor or usable basement beneath it provides you with more square footage without affecting the house’s footprint. This is especially useful when the lot size is smaller.
- Aesthetic or Lifestyle Improvements: Some homeowners choose house raising for the aesthetic or lifestyle improvements it offers. Raising a home can improve views, increase ventilation, and improve the appearance of a property. It may also assist in meeting new zoning or building code standards that have changed since the house’s original construction.