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 office, a gym, a garage, a parking area, all without changing your footprint. This is an intelligent structural elevation.
The first thing we plan is drainage. Dry space starts outside the walls. We install footing drains, clean stone backfill, waterproofing, and weep systems. Inside, we add a sump pit and pump (with backup if you’re near the shoreline). Good grading and gutters finish the job. Dry in, dry out—so the new space stays usable year-round.
Next is headroom. Since we’re lifting anyway, we set the elevation to hit the clear height you want. Most finished basements aim for 7’–8′ of ceiling; garages may need 8’–9′ door openings for SUVs or trucks. During CT house lifting, we coordinate beam heights, stair runs, and landing spots so everything feels natural and code-correct when you move back in.
Safety and code come with egress. So, if your plans include finishing your basement, we can install an egress window or exterior door that meets size requirements, as well as step requirements. We size wells with drains, install proper handrails, and position your exit that is functional within your design. Additional garage requirements include fire-rated doors leading into your dwelling, installation of GFCI outlets, and slopes for proper drainage.
Finally, let’s talk ROI (return on investment). Adding space while we lift can cost less than doing it later, because the heavy work—beams, jacks, and access is already in motion. You gain usable square footage, better storage, safer utilities, and often lower flood risk, which can help with insurance. With clear planning and steady communication, structural lifting CT turns one project into two wins: a safer home and space that actually fits your life. Ready to plan the details? We’ll walk the site, set the height, and build a simple, step-by-step path from lift to move-in.
