At High Caliber Contracting, we know lift day can feel huge. You’ve planned, signed permits, cleared the yard and now it’s time to raise your home. Here’s what a typical House Lifting day looks like with our crew in Connecticut, start to finish, so you know exactly what to expect.
Morning check and setup. We start with a walk-through and a safety talk. We mark utilities, double-check measurements, and go over the plan with you one more time. Then we lay down ground mats to protect your yard and bring in crib stacks (sturdy wood towers) where the home will rest during the lift. This is the calm, careful part that sets up everything else for success in House Lifting in CT.
Beams and jacks in place. Next, we open pockets in the foundation and slide in heavy steel beams along the main load paths. Cross beams tie the system together. Our unified hydraulic jacks hook to the beams so all points lift evenly. If you have a porch, fireplace, or addition, we place extra supports. This is the backbone of Building Lifting, even supports mean a straight, smooth lift.
The lift itself is slow and steady. We raise the house in small, even steps, often a quarter inch at a time. After each cycle, we pause, check levels, and listen for any movement. Inside the home, doors and windows stay closed; fragile items should already be taken down. You’ll see the house rise onto the crib stacks, steady as a rock. Our goal is simple: keep it level and keep it safe.
Set on cribbing and next steps. Once we reach the target height, we secure the home on the crib stacks. With the structure safely supported, your foundation work now begins. Repairing footings, pouring a new, higher wall, adding flood vents, or prepping for a new basement. We keep you updated on timing, inspections, and what’s coming next before we lower the house back onto its finished foundation.
That’s lift day with High Caliber Contracting. We always start with a clear plan, careful setup, slow and even lifting, and steady communication. Whether you’re raising a shoreline cottage or a two-story home, our House Lifting process in CT is built to protect your property and give you a stronger, safer base for years to come.
