House Raising | Brisbane & Ipswich
Looking to raise your Brisbane or Ipswich home? Let Affordable Restumping take care of it! With over three decades of industry experience, we’re committed to delivering premium but cost-effective house levelling services to all our customers. Send us your building plans for a quote today!
House Raising: What is it and What’s Involved?
House lifting is a complex process that requires the expertise of seasoned professionals. It involves safely and intricately raising the building from its foundation to either repair it or make room for extensions and/or other construction work. Our team uses high-quality equipment and machinery to ensure we raise houses correctly and with minimal disruptions. Here’s a little bit about the process:
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Consultation and planning
In the interest of your project and the safety of our team, we’ll never begin a house-raising job without proper direction and planning. As such, we’ll meet with you to discuss the plans, timeframes, budget, worksite, and any other necessary details that help inform your project before we jump on the equipment. It’s crucial that all parties are on the same page and satisfied with the desired outcome.
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Preparation
This step is all about preparing the site. It’s here that we’ll remove any obstructions around the home, including disconnecting utilities and, in some instances, providing temporary support structures to other sections of the house.
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Bringing in the lifting gear
We’ll strategically place heavy-duty lifting equipment under the house, ensuring even weight distribution and avoiding damage to the building.
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Lifting the house
This is a tedious task and not one we take lightly. It’s during this step that we synchronise each jack to gradually raise the house to the desired height. We lift the house very slowly, monitoring it for signs of stress along the way.
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Supporting the structure
Now that the hardest part is done, we’ll apply temporary support to the house, ensuring it remains secure throughout the duration of your construction project. These supports are often called ‘cribs’ and act as temporary braces to keep the house up and level.
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Final inspection
We’ll never leave a job without checking that it’s been done safely and according to plan. Once your house is resting securely on its temporary support, our experts will assess the site to ensure it’s safe and compliant.
Once the house is successfully raised, you can begin working on its foundations. Whether that’s turning your single-storey home into a double-storey dwelling or just giving it a bit of height to protect it from flooding, our house-raising services guarantee a seamless transition every time.
Our House Lifting Services
Looking to raise your house in Brisbane or Ipswich? Let us take care of it! Here’s how we can help:
- Comprehensive house raising plans
- High-quality stumps available in various materials
- Thorough foundation assessment
- Reliable lifting equipment and machinery
- Post-project assurance and guarantees
Affordable Restumping: Premier House Raising Solutions in Brisbane
As reputable house raisers in Brisbane, we’re proud to deliver high-quality house lifting services to customers across the southeast. Here’s why you should choose us for your next project:
Comprehensive Services
As professional and experienced house raisers, we do our due diligence to ensure a comprehensive and smooth service. We have longstanding relationships with the community and other local businesses and will collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure exceptional outcomes, regardless of whether the job’s big or small.
Qualified Tradesman
We take house raising and restumping very seriously. As such, we’ve developed a team of highly qualified and experienced tradesmen who are ready to undertake your next house-lifting project properly. We’ll ensure all jobs are compliant with Brisbane building codes and are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Affordable is in our name. We’re proud to offer cost-effective house-levelling services delivered to the highest standards. When it comes to quality house lifting solutions coupled with impeccable customer service, you won’t find a better business than Affordable Restumping.
Why Raise My Brisbane Home?
We raise Brisbane homes for all kinds of reasons. Some economical, some practical. Here are some reasons why you should consider lifting your house.
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Flood Prevention
One of the main reasons our customers choose to lift their homes is for flood prevention. It means you can protect your assets, saving on costly damages and preventing the loss of irreplaceable and sentimental belongings.
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Increased Property Value
Sometimes, people lift their homes to help increase property value. Often, they are looking to sell or want to leave a worthwhile legacy for their loved ones. Whatever the reason, raising your home is a great way to improve its value.
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Increased Curb Appeal
Lifting your home is an awesome solution for upping the curb appeal of your home. Extend the bottom storey or use it as an entertainment area for special occasions.
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Additional Space
When you lift your house, you gift yourself a whole heap of new space to utilise. Many of our clients use this space for things like parking and storage, with some even extending it into an additional living space for a growing family.
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Better Views
Elevating a home can provide enhanced views of the surrounding landscape, potentially giving you a new perspective of water bodies, greenery, or urban areas.
Have Questions? We’ve got Answers
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What areas do you service?
Contact UsWe primarily work out of Ipswich and the eastern, western, and southern suburbs of Brisbane. Not sure if we can come to you? Contact us to learn more about our service areas.
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Is it safe to raise my house?
Absolutely. As long as you have experienced professionals on the job, like us at Affordable Restumping, house lifting is a fairly straightforward process. We adhere to all the necessary building codes and safety procedures to ensure high-quality lifts that protect you, your home, and our team.
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How long does it take?
This entirely depends on the scope of the project. However, raising a house can take anywhere from a couple days to two weeks. When you engage us for our services, we’ll take a look at your property and draft detailed plans that outline expected timeframes for your project, keeping you in the loop every step of the way.
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Do I need a permit to lift my house?
The protocols for house raising in Brisbane and Ipswich vary from council to council and may depend on the extent of the work. If council approval is required, though, we’ll assist you in obtaining the necessary permits to ensure your project complies with all regulations.
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Is raising a house costly?
House raising costs vary from business to business. However, a reputable company will consider all facets of the project to provide you with an accurate estimate. At Affordable Restumping, we’ll look at your building plans to determine the amount of time and labour needed to complete the job properly. We’ll factor in things like materials, utility disconnection and reconnection, and the size of the structure to produce a comprehensive quote.
Send your building plans to us using the enquiry form on our contact page, and our team will get back to you with a project estimate.
Get a quote today by filling out the form below and attaching your building plans. Alternatively, you can call us on 0412 834 772 to discuss your next project.
