Foundation raising in Concord NC - your house higher, level and on solid support
Lifted, supported and set down on solid footings
Foundation raising lifts your whole house so a new or taller foundation can go in under it, usually because the old one has settled, cracked or sits too low. I'll walk your Concord house with you first and tell you straight whether it's worth doing.
Why foundation raising can beat starting over
In most lifts the house is separated from its foundation, raised on hydraulic jacks and held on temporary supports while a new or extended foundation goes in underneath. Then it's set down on the finished work.
Price and schedule mostly turn on your house's size and siding, how high it goes and how much of the old foundation stays, and the written estimate spells out what's included and what isn't.
Best for
- Settled or cracked foundations
- Houses that must sit higher
- One-story frame houses
- Crawlspace and basement homes
Keep the house you have
You fix what's under the house without tearing it down, so the rooms and layout you've lived with stay as they are.
A straight answer on fit
Bigger, two-story and more complex houses need more jacks and more equipment, and if yours isn't worth lifting, I'll tell you on the walk-around.
Damage found while it's open
With the house up on supports, the old foundation is out in the open, so damage that was hiding under it gets found and dealt with before the house comes down.
Steps and drive that meet up
If your doors were near ground level, a higher house usually needs new steps or a ramp, and we can pour those and redo the concrete driveway to meet it.
Foundation raising built on solid footings and walls
- I look at the house and write the estimate myself, then run our own crew on site while we form, pour and finish the new foundation.
- We've poured footings and foundations around Concord since 2017, and we dig them down to firm, packed ground instead of setting them on loose fill.
- We're licensed and fully insured, and we let the new concrete cure, the wait while it hardens, before the house's weight goes back on it.
Ways to raise and support your house
I'll look at the foundation you have and how high the house needs to go, then tell you which of these fits and which isn't worth the money.
Build up the old walls
When the existing foundation is sound, we extend it taller so the raised house sits on what's already there.
Replace the foundation
When the old one is cracked or too weak, we use concrete cutting to take it out cleanly and pour new footings and walls.
Helical piles
One maker's design manual says these screw-in steel piles can back up or replace a foundation hurt by uneven settling, cracking or heaving.
Brick or stucco walls
Brick veneer or stucco has to come off or be braced before the lift, so that work goes into the plan from day one.
Tell us about your house
Send the address, the home's size and what you're seeing, or call. We reply within one business day, then set up a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Questions about raising a house in Concord
How long does it take to raise a house near Concord?
On average the whole process runs 4 to 8 weeks, and the lift itself takes 2 to 7 days once the prep is done. Permits, foundation type, how high the house goes, repairs, weather and inspections all move that schedule.
Can my existing foundation be reused when my house is raised?
Usually, yes, because most lifting methods let you keep much of it, and that's generally the most economical way. A design professional has to check that it can carry the raised house, and we plan to reuse as much as they'll sign off on.
How much does it cost to raise a house near Concord, NC?
Lifting a house in the Charlotte area usually costs about $10,000 to $58,000 per job for homes of 1,000 to 2,500 square feet. That's the area's going rate, not our price, and it climbs when the foundation is replaced instead of just raising the house. Your written estimate lists what's included and what isn't.
Who issues the permit to raise a house in Concord, NC?
Cabarrus County's Construction Standards Division issues building permits across the county, and one Concord application covers both city zoning and county building review. The county inspects the lift under the state building code, and we handle the application and scheduling and tell you up front which office is reviewing it.
Does a contractor need a license to raise a house in North Carolina?
Yes, when the total project cost is $40,000 or more, state law requires a licensed general contractor. It's the cost of the whole project that decides it, so the lift, the foundation work and any new steps count together.
Can I stay in my house while it's being raised?
No, being inside the house during the lift isn't recommended, so plan to be away for those days. Before then you'll empty the crawlspace or basement and have all utilities disconnected, but your furniture and belongings can stay where they are.
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