House lifting provides an effective way to protect properties from flooding. It’s also a necessary step for relocating homes or building an additional story. Once you book an appointment for house lifting, you’ll need to make a handful of preparations. Here are some helpful tips to make sure you’re ready for the appointment. 

4 Ways to Prepare for House Lifting

1. Decide the Height 

The height of the lift is the difference between your property’s current first-floor elevation and the desired first-floor elevation. As you work with an architect on the plans for your foundation, figure out how much elevation you’ll need to prevent flooding or construct an additional story. 

2. Consider Access

Once you elevate your home, you’ll likely no longer have the same ways of accessing your front, back, and side doors. Make plans for how to resolve this by working with an engineer to design elevated driveways, ramps, staircases, or elevators.  

3. Prepare the Site 

Though you can safely leave all of your indoor belongings, you’ll need to get the exterior ready. Remove any features on the perimeter of the property that might obstruct your contractor’s access to your home. These may include fences, landscaping features, decks, and steps. 

4. Hire a Contractor

As you browse your community, look for a house lifting company that is fully licensed, insured, and will give you a detailed estimate. Determine whether your property needs lifting via steel reinforcement, helical piles, or power jacking, and make sure your contractor has the equipment and expertise to complete the service. 

When you need to move your home, add a story, or protect your property from flooding, get in touch with Zdon Builders in Deep River, CT. They offer house lifting along with home renovations and new home construction. Call (860) 227-4127 to get a quote on house raising and to book an appointment. Visit them online to learn more about how they can help you improve your property.