Sometimes Your House Just Needs a Lift

Many homeowners in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut dream about having more space in their homes. Some consider building an addition, but are on such small lots that the loss of space in an already small backyard is not something that they want. What if your family is growing, but moving to a new home is not on the to-do list? There is a solution to this problem and Eastman Building Movers can help.

Rather than moving OUT...your home can use a LIFT.

This solution of lifting a home and adding a new first floor can be feasible for those who want more space, but don’t want the hassle of finding a new home, researching a new neighborhood  AND going through the stressful moving process. This can increase the home’s footprint and is (mostly) much less expensive than moving or building an addition.This can add coveted space in your basement and save some money along the way. Of course, various factors can play a role in how much it costs to lift a house. If you have many floors, the house will weigh more which can contribute to cost.

This solution is also good for homeowners who live in flood plains and near the water. Lifting your home and adding better drainage is a way to avoid flood damage and can bring into compliance with with FEMA guidelines. If you already have some flood damage, we will take care not to further damage the structure.

Another benefit to lifting a house: it should only take a few days to complete. Be sure to look into your town’s codes to see what steps you may need to take before the house lifting takes place.

Eastman Building Movers is ready to help you. If you need more information about the benefits and costs of house lifting, jacking, building moving, cribbing, shoring, and lifting your building to add a floor or to learn more about complying with FEMA guidelines, we can answer your questions.