House Moving & Rising Tips
Cost of Raise a House in Flooding Conditions September 07, 2017
How much does it cost to raise a house in flooding conditions? W.A Building Movers knows that house raising if very costly. Depending on the size of the house, the location, and the current structure and foundation, the cost that house raising contractor will charge to raise your home will be in the range of $12,000 – 30,000. However, the actual house jacking and resetting is only one component of the all-in price for house lifting. It’s very important for homeowners to realize that house lifting is an involved process. There are many different permitting processes, trades, and calculations that go into raising a house, just as there are in any major home renovation project, including: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Removing existing decks, porches, walkways, steps, and stair cases Removing pavers and other hardscape and storing them carefully for later reuse Temporarily removing any landscaping Engineering, architectural drawings, soil samples, and site surveys Foundational work – either concrete foundations, pilings, or helical piles Shutting off your utilities, including sending official shutoff request to your municipality Disconnecting utilities – electricity, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation Lifting or Raising the House Building a new foundation Constructing a new lower level Installing hurricane straps and bracing where necessary Painting, siding, and coating Re-installing or rebuilding decks, porches, and stairs Re-installing landscaping and hardscape Re-connecting all utilities and raising your HVAC equipment off the ground
As a New Jersey resident there are flooding services that are available to help you with this process. You may be eligible for a grant to help you with the cost of raising your house. There is a good chance that you will be eligible for FEMA’s Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage (ICC) if your home or business has been damaged by water. The ICC helps flood insurance policy holders in high-risk areas