Jacking and Shoring Your Home

We get many calls from homeowners in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut asking what homes or buildings are eligible for jacking and shoring. The simple answer is that all buildings can be candidates, but the conditions of the building and other factors need to be inspected before we make a final determination. The good news: most structures are able to be lifted and if needed, moved. Here are some times when you might consider building lifting or building jacking:

 FEMA Flood Area Guidelines

For homes that are located near a flood plain, lifting the building can provide drainage and avoid flood damage. FEMA guidelines are in place to educate homeowners on compliance for homes near the water. For coastal area homes following these guidelines can save worry and save property.

 Foundation Failure

We’ve talked about foundation failures in Connecticut in one of our older blogs. For these homeowners, when a foundation fails lifting and jacking the house can allow for access to repair or even repour the foundation.

 Building Additions

Many homeowners choose to stay in their homes even if they need more space and often consider additions if their families expand or they need space for an aging parent or for a home office. If the family home is on a small lot, many people take the option of adding and addition or building up. Lifting a home allos for a new floor to be added and it is often less expensive than the costs of purchasing a new home and moving.

 City or Town Zoning Changes

There are times when new construction or community projects call for zoning changes or eminent domain to acquire land. There are options for the homeowner, though. Lifting the house and moving it to another location can save the house that you love while these projects move forward. Zoning changes can also affect historic homes and they may be moved, also.

 Preserving sound buildings is always our goal when we move buildings moves. Call Eastman Building Movers 401-885-4216 or email info@eastmanbuildingmovers.com for more information on the process of moving, jacking, shoring, or lifting your building.