House Raising Services NJ | The NJ Shore | Monmouth County NJ | Ocean County NJ
Each year, areas around the country experience high volumes of surge and rain, causing local rivers, drainage runoff, and streams to fill and overflow. And as a result, investment in house raising (house lifting, structural elevation) becomes a necessary consideration. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast with high winds, record storm surges, and pouring rain, leaving entire communities flooded.
What Are The Most Common House Raising Questions (And Our Answers) We Gather?
Q: What Is House Raising Or Lifting?
A: House raising is the modern process of physically lifting a house (i.e., property, building, garage, structure) off its foundation for renovations or for flood protection. This process is also referred to as house lifting or house jacking. Modern house raising or house lifting involves using hydraulic jacks to elevate a structure, so a new foundation can be built, and/or to prevent any future flood damage.
Q: What Is The Basic Process For House Raising Or Lifting?
A: The house (i.e., property, building, garage, structure) is separated from its foundation, lifted using hydraulic jacks, and temporarily supported or cribbed, while a new foundation is built and/or repairs are made underneath.
Q: What Are the Reasons For House Raising Or Lifting?
A: Reasons for House Raising or Lifting might include:
1. Flood Prevention: Lifting homes (i.e., property, buildings, garages, structures) in flood-prone areas to prevent damage as a result of a flood.
2. Renovation: Adding a basement, an extra floor, to create curb appeal, more space, or to create more height.
3. Foundation Repair: To address natural issues such as soil contamination or soil and foundation settling.
4. Improved Views: To gain elevation for better views outward from a foundation and/or for better curb appeal.
And folks, House Raising, Home Elevation or Home Lifting is the best way to keep your home High and Dry! High and Dry House Raising LLC is based in Manasquan, NJ. We are lifelong NJ residents; we live in and work from Manasquan. We have raised our homes as well as our neighbors’ homes, and we also hire local people. ‘High and Dry’ helps homeowners in Monmouth County, Ocean County, all over the New Jersey shore, as well as the various areas of NJ where there is water.
Structural Elevation Keeps Homes ‘High and Dry’
Structural elevation is a common corrective measure that is effective in both preventing and/or reducing flood damage to a home or property. Lifting your home (or lifting business property) above the flood level will give your property the added protection that it needs from both storm surges and floodwater. Raised homes in high-risk flood areas are also more valuable to prospective buyers; they will sell faster compared to homes that have not been elevated.
We can raise a home anywhere from 6 inches to 16 feet or more, depending on your needs. Regardless of the height, ‘High and Dry House Raising’ will handle your property as if it were our own, ensuring that the job is done properly, the first time.
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