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Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
Canadian company
60+ years of experience
40,000 projects completed and satisfied clients
Best warranty in the industry
2025-05-22
House lifting and moving
How long does a house lifting project take?
The duration of a house lifting project depends on the complexity of the structure, the condition of the existing foundation, and any related work (foundation replacement, basement addition, drainage). Typically, a complete project lasts between 2 and 6 weeks.
Common project phases include:
- Site preparation (1–5 days): securing the area, partial excavation, steel beam setup.
- House lifting (1–2 days): using synchronized hydraulic jacks.
- Temporary stabilization: the house is held aloft on cribbing for below-grade work.
- Foundation work (1–4 weeks): demolition, replacement, formwork, concrete, curing.
- Lowering and final positioning (1–2 days): house is placed on the new foundation.
- Backfill and finishing (varies depending on the scope).
A detailed schedule is always provided at the start of the project. For a personalized estimate based on your home, contact Heneault Gosselin.
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Categories
- All questions
- Cross-cutting issues (emergencies, safety, comfort) (8)
- House lifting and moving (7)
- Underpinning basement excavation (6)
- Waterproofing, drainage, and foundations (6)
- Foundation refurbishment or replacement (7)
- Berlin walls (6)
- Foundation inspection (7)
- Foundation piling and house stabilization (9)
Popular questions
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