To the majority of Americans their home is the single largest asset they own, not only in terms of money but also in terms of emotional attachment. If there is a valid reason for you to move there are two choices; sell your existing home and purchase another one or raise your existing home to provide more space.
Raising a house in Toms River NJ is not easy nor is it cheap and deciding to raise it or sell it takes some serious thought. It is wise to be fully informed of what you might face before making the decision.
Raising a house is a specialized field; it is important that you get the best company available but because it is such a specialty, how can you determine which company is actually best?
- Experience: Raising a house is not a skill that is taught in school, the only way to learn is through working with people that have accumulated many years of lifting and moving houses.
- The equipment: Of course experience is a must but to go along with it the company you choose must be equipped with all the right tools and equipment. Ensure that the company uses a unified jacking system to maintain level of the house which will minimize any plaster cracks.
- References: Ask the company to provide you with a couple of references get in contact with the home owners and ask them about the experience. A reputable house raising company will be happy to do this. If possible, try to visit an active site; you will get a far better appreciation of what is involved to do the job right.
- Insurances: Raising a house in Toms River NJ rarely results in major damage but when undertaking jobs of this magnitude anything can happen. Make sure the company has sufficient liability insurance, riggers insurance that actually covers the house during the move and of course, workers comp.
If your objective is to have more space in your current home it often makes more sense to raise it and add a new floor than it does to build an extension.
