When people talk about flooding here in Connecticut, one thing our clients bring up a lot during our House Lifting projects is flood vents. Many homeowners have never heard of them until we start talking to them about lifting their house. At High Caliber Contracting, we explain it in simple terms. During a flood, flood […]
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 a home sits by a marsh, river, or cove, the rules tighten—and that’s fine by us. Before any house lifting in CT, we walk the site with the owner, note wet spots and tide reach, and talk with the town’s wetlands agent. If permits are needed from the inland wetlands commission or CT DEEP, […]
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’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 […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we just finished a house lifting project right on the waterfront in Milford, CT. The owners were planning renovations, but the town’s new flood rules meant the home had to sit higher. Our job was to raise the structure safely, keep it level, and set it up for a clean remodel—without […]
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’ve been helping folks with house relocation and building moving in CT for years. Moving a whole house might sound wild, but with the right plan and the right crew, it’s straightforward. Here’s how we do it from start to finish, in plain language. Step 1: Walk-through, plan, and permits. We […]
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 […]