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 […]
A lot of people hear about House Lifting in CT and think it’s just a matter of showing up with jacks and beams. As of now, we can tell you that it’s not that easy. Planning, perseverance, and a skilled workforce are necessary for this type of labor. We at High Caliber Contracting have witnessed […]
When people hear about House Lifting in CT, they sometimes think it’s just the contractor doing all the work and making all the calls. It doesn’t work like that. On a real lifting job, both the engineer and the contractor matter, and for different reasons. At High Caliber Contracting, we talk about this with homeowners […]
A lot of folks think House Lifting in CT is all about the house itself. The beams, the jacks, the lift, all that stuff. And sure, that part matters. But the ground under the house matters just as much, maybe more. Around Connecticut, one yard can be totally different from the next. We’ll get clay […]
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 […]
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 […]