That CT Community News story about the Milford, CT storms hit home for us. Folks here have dealt with Irene, Sandy, Isaias and more over the last 15 years, with stronger winds, bigger waves, and power losses that stick in your head. Warmer ocean water and higher sea levels are part of why the hits […]
The call came in from Litchfield on a rough morning. A 35-foot, ~31,000-lb digester lid had jumped and landed crooked inside the concrete tank. A 90-ton crane tried to pick it and couldn’t move it an inch. Tight walls, bad angles, no room to swing. This is the kind of problem we’ve seen before, so […]
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’ve learned that Commercial Building Lifting in CT isn’t just about steel and jacks—it’s about people. When a yacht club floods, a church settles, or a working barn needs a new foundation, the building still has a job to do. Our first step is always a walk-through with the folks who use the place. We […]
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: […]
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 know picking the right crew for House Lifting is a big deal. The work has to be safe, clean, and done by people who know what they’re doing. If you’re starting to compare companies, here’s a simple checklist we wish every homeowner had on day one. License in CT: Ask […]
When folks hear the words “house lifting,” they often picture a little one-story cottage getting raised. But here at High Caliber Contracting, we’ve lifted plenty of two- and even three-story homes all over Connecticut. House lifting isn’t just for small places—it’s for any structure that needs to get out of harm’s way or start fresh […]
At High Caliber Contracting, we’ve been helping Connecticut homeowners with house lifting since 1993. Over the years, we’ve learned that lifting a home isn’t just about keeping it safe—it can also help save you money. One big way it does that is through your insurance. If your house sits in a flood zone, you’re probably […]