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 […]
We recently finished a house lifting project in Westport, CT, where the goal was simple: raise the home and add a brand-new basement underneath. The twist? There was snow on the ground the whole time. Even with winter weather, we kept the plan moving—no shortcuts, no damage, and zero issues at set-down. Winter work just […]
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 […]
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 […]