Older Connecticut homes can have a few surprises hiding underneath them. A house may have started small, then somebody added a kitchen, family room, porch, or bedroom years later. Before you know it, one house can be sitting on two or even three different types of foundations. Part of it might have a full basement […]
Older beach cottages have a lot of charm, but they were not always built with today’s flood rules in mind. Some sit low to the ground. Some have older foundations that have taken years of salt air, storms and wet weather. That is where house lifting can make a real difference. At High Caliber Contracting, […]
When people call us about House Lifting in CT, one thing they sometimes ask is, “What happens to my chimney or porch when the house goes up?” It’s a fair question. Those parts of a house can be a little tricky. At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve lifted a lot of homes around Connecticut, and we […]
When someone in Connecticut calls us about House Lifting, the first thing they usually ask is, “Okay… but how long is this going to take?” And that’s fair. It’s your home. At High Caliber Contracting here in Connecticut, we always tell people the same thing: every job is a little different, but we can give […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve seen what big storms can do to Connecticut homes. Flooded basements, ruined floors, and foundations that just can’t take it anymore. House Lifting is one of the best ways to bounce back. By raising a home, we keep water where it belongs—outside—and give your place a stronger base for the […]
Not too long ago we raised a two-story beach cottage in Madison, Connecticut, by ten feet. The cottage required to be raised to comply with flood safety regulations. It had a screened-in porch and a portico over the side door. Our crew delicately raised the house, taking care to ensure that the porch and portico […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we specialize in structural lifting & relocation. We do this to keep your home safe from floods and other natural disasters. Recently, we completed a large house-lifting project in Madison, CT, right on the shoreline. This direct shorefront house lift was a big job, but our experienced team handled it with […]
Are you worried about the increasing flood risks to your home? At High Caliber Contracting, we specialize in House Lifting services across Connecticut, ensuring your home is safe from flood damage. Recently, we completed a project in Madison, CT, where we successfully lifted a summer cottage to meet the new flood codes. This House Lifting […]
House moving is more than just a trend; it’s the ultimate form of recycling. Recently, High Caliber, a company specializing in house lifting and relocation, was tasked with moving a beautifully finished house in Madison, CT. One neighbor had bought the property for the land and was planning to demolish the house, which was around […]