House raising

The process is the first step in structure relocation in which the building is moved to a different location.

Once a house is raised and supported on cribbing, a new foundation can be constructed beneath it.

[2] After Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy large numbers of houses in parts of Louisiana, New York and New Jersey were raised to avoid future flooding.

Little published information is available about building jacking methods.

The skills are usually acquired through experience working for a building jacking or moving company.