Once the house is placed back down, most people think that’s it, job’s done. We hear that all the time. But with House Lifting here in CT, there’s always a final round of things to go through. Nothing crazy, just the kind of stuff you want to double-check before calling it finished. At High Caliber […]
A lot of folks think House Lifting in CT is all about the house itself. The beams, the jacks, the lift, all that stuff. And sure, that part matters. But the ground under the house matters just as much, maybe more. Around Connecticut, one yard can be totally different from the next. We’ll get clay […]
This job is a great example of what House Moving in CT is really about. We were called in to move this home that needed more room in the front yard and better placement on the property. The plan was for it to be moved approximately 8 feet further sideways and 35 feet further forward. […]
That CT Community News story about the Milford, CT storms hit home for us. Folks here have dealt with Irene, Sandy, Isaias and more over the last 15 years, with stronger winds, bigger waves, and power losses that stick in your head. Warmer ocean water and higher sea levels are part of why the hits […]
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 you finish lifting your CT home, the next smart step is getting a FEMA Elevation Certificate. Think of it like the official scorecard for your home’s new height. It records the finished floor elevation, the flood zone, and a few other details your town and insurer care about. We handle the lift; a licensed […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we love when house lifting in CT does more than protect a home—it improves it. If we’re already elevating your house, this is the best time to add a real basement, a clean, dry garage, or a storage area. This provides additional space that can be used for storage, a home […]
We hear the same worries at kitchen tables all over Connecticut. You show us the basement, we sip coffee, and then the questions start. That’s normal. Lifting a house isn’t something you do every year. Here are the three myths we hear the most — and what really happens on the job site. Myth #1: […]
We’ve been on a lot of job sites across Connecticut, and one thing we hear over and over is, “I wish I knew what to ask before I hired someone.” So here’s the simple version we give friends and neighbors. If you’re pricing out House Lifting in Connecticut, start with the basics: a valid CT […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve seen what big storms can do along the Connecticut shoreline. Flooded basements, ruined framing, and foundations that just can’t take it anymore. House Lifting CT gives homeowners a real way to bounce back. By raising the structure, we keep water out, protect your investment, and set the home on a […]