The largest project that we are undertaking with our house renovations is to lift our house. By lifting it we will be effectively doubling our available floor space. We have been talking to 5 different contractors about raising the house and so far the quotes have varied by about 25%! They all seem to offer us the same service, but there is a huge discrepancy in price.
When we have decided which contractor we go with to raise and restump our house we’ll post on here their details so that you have a good place to start.
Hi Bill,
I am considering the same option instead of building up a story rather lifting the house and building under. If you find a good contractor I’d love to hear.
Thanks
Deborah
Where in Australia are you Deborah? In Townsville we had great luck with Gary from Northern House Raising. He did our house and quite a few others around us in West End, Townsville.
You can get the contact details for Northern House Raising here.
If you are outside of Townsville you might want to consider a service like Home Improvement Pages (aff) to find a local house raising crew to do your house lift.
Thanks Bill,
I’m in the Northern Beaches Sydney. I have left a message for Gary to see if he has any Sydney recommendations. I’ll check out the home improvements pages you have suggested.
Thanks very much
Deborah