The first 48 hours after a storm are chaos. Take a breath, then start simple: shoot photos. Wide shots of every room. Close-ups of water lines, swollen trim, buckled floors. Outside, get the foundation, washed-out soil, steps, and utilities. Save receipts for pumps, tarps, and cleanup. That folder becomes your map—for the claim and for […]
When we walk a house lifting job, we chalk the ground, measure clearances, and talk about two options in plain terms. Lift-in-place means we raise your home straight up, then a crew comes in to fix or build the new foundation, then set it back down right where it was. It’s the quick, clean route […]
We recently finished a house lifting project in Westport, CT, where the goal was simple: raise the home and add a brand-new basement underneath. The twist? There was snow on the ground the whole time. Even with winter weather, we kept the plan moving—no shortcuts, no damage, and zero issues at set-down. Winter work just […]
We took on a house lifting job in Westport, CT where the owner wanted real headroom downstairs—not the duck-your-head kind. The plan was simple: raise the house, reset it on a new foundation, and finish with 9-foot ceilings in the basement. We walked the lot, marked utilities, and talked through the sequence with the homeowner […]
High Caliber Contracting recently finished a house lifting project on the direct waterfront in Milford, CT. This home had flooded many times, and the homeowners were so tired of the cleanup and worry during every storm season. Our answer was simple: lift the home high, build a stronger foundation, and make sure that it’s ready […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we love projects that do more than protect a home—they improve it. When you plan House Lifting CT, it’s a perfect time to add real living space under your house. A new basement or garage can give you added storage, parking, a workshop, or even a large family room. With smart […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve seen what big storms can do to Connecticut homes. Flooded basements, ruined floors, and foundations that just can’t take it anymore. House Lifting is one of the best ways to bounce back. By raising a home, we keep water where it belongs—outside—and give your place a stronger base for the […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve spent decades helping families along Connecticut’s shoreline. We know how much you love access to the water, but we also know the risks involved. That’s why house lifting has become so essential a component of the work that we do. It’s not just about raising a house — it’s about […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we know how scary it is when your home starts to develop foundation problems. Cracks in the walls, doors that won’t shut, or sloping floors — they’re all warning signs that something’s wrong under your house. But here’s the positive news: you don’t always need to tear everything down to fix […]
High Caliber Contracting recently finished a house lifting job in Westport, Connecticut, right on the harbor’s edge. This home was raised to get it ready for a full renovation and to make sure it meets the latest flood code. Being right on the shoreline means going the extra mile to acquire the land, and moving […]