Cribbing is one of those things most homeowners never think about until they see a house sitting up in the air. During House Lifting in, cribbing is what helps hold the home up while the work is going on. It is made from heavy wood blocks stacked in a careful pattern. You can think of […]
Most people know we handle all types of structural Lifting in CT, but not everybody realizes a house can sometimes be lifted and moved to a completely different location. That surprises people when we bring it up. Maybe the house is worth saving but the lot is changing. Maybe a homeowner decided to purchase new […]
Not every house is an easy lift, but a lot more homes can be raised than people think. That is one thing we see all the time with House Lifting in Connecticut. Some homes look simple from the street, then once we start checking the framing, foundation, and support points, the real story comes out. […]
A slab home is a different kind of job. When you’re dealing with House Lifting in Connecticut, a lot of people picture a house with a crawl space or a basement under it. A slab-on-grade home is not built that way. The concrete slab is right there under the house, and many of the utilities […]
Older homes and newer homes do not always lift the same way. We see that all the time with House Lifting in CT. Some older houses have been repaired, added onto, or changed so many times that you never really know the full story until you start looking closely. Newer homes are usually easier to […]
When people call us about House Lifting in CT, flood protection is one of the biggest reasons. And honestly, it makes sense. A lot of homes in Connecticut sit near water, lowland, or areas that have taken a beating during storms. At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve talked with plenty of homeowners who are tired of […]
How Weather Impacts House Lifting in CT Projects We get this question a lot. More than almost anything else, homeowners ask us before a job. “Hey, what happens if it rains?” Or — especially in the winter — “Is it even possible to do house lifting in CT when it’s this cold out?” Totally fair […]
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 […]
Along the shoreline here in Connecticut, we see it all. Tight lots. Ledge rock. Houses are packed so close together with barely any room to move. When people call us about House Lifting in CT in these areas, they’re usually worried about space and access. We understand that. At High Caliber Contracting, this is what […]
When someone calls us about House Lifting in CT, utilities almost always come up right away. People worry about losing heat, lights, or water, and that makes sense. A home isn’t just sitting there empty — it’s tied into a lot of systems. At High Caliber Contracting, we take time to explain how this part […]