Service 08 / Structures
House Raising
Lifting homes to replace a foundation, add a basement or get above flood-prone ground.
01Overview
Same house. Higher ground.
Every home and foundation is different. House raising lifts an existing house off its foundation so a new one can be built underneath. That might be to replace a failing foundation, add a full basement, or put the home above ground that floods.
Because excavation, foundations and concrete are already Shortridge work, the whole job stays with one contractor. We walk you through each stage so you always know what is happening to your home.
02Scope
What’s included
- 01
Home assessment
Structure, foundation, access and utilities reviewed before anything is quoted.
- 02
Lifting & cribbing
Steel beams under the house and a controlled lift onto cribbing.
- 03
New foundation
Footers and walls built underneath to the new height.
- 04
Basement additions
Turning a crawlspace or slab home into one with a full basement.
- 05
Flood elevation
Raising homes in low-lying areas above expected high water.
- 06
Set-down & restore
Lowering onto the new foundation, anchoring, backfilling and grading.
03Process
How it goes
- 01
Assess the home
We review the structure, site and permits, then lay out the plan.
- 02
Prep & lift
Utilities disconnected, beams placed and the house raised.
- 03
Build underneath
New footers and walls built under the lifted home.
- 04
Set down & restore
The house set on its new foundation, then the site backfilled and graded.
04From the archive
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05Questions
House Raising: common questions
Don’t see yours? Ask us directly or browse the full FAQ.
Can we stay in the house during the raise?
No. For safety, the home is unoccupied while it is lifted, and utilities are disconnected. We give you a realistic timeline so you can plan around it.
How long does house raising take?
It varies with the house, the new foundation and permitting. Once we have seen the home, we lay out a schedule stage by stage.
Why raise a house instead of rebuilding?
Raising lets you keep the home you have while fixing what is underneath it. For many sound houses on bad foundations, it is the more practical path.
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