A guide to House Raising In Stock Now

Sometimes called restumping, or house lifting, house raising is a flood mitigation strategy that involves physically raising an existing structure to a higher elevation, and sticking it on new columns, so its safetly above a predicted flood level.  It works particularly well with older timber homes.

The right height to raise your home is first and foremost the height that will keep you and your family safe.  Secondary considerations are the focus of this publication.  What will you use under the house for?  What will the indoor/outdoor spaces be once you have raised?  How will the new height interact with you and your neighbours privacy, the harsh western summer sun and the much appreciated northern winter light?  How will you get from your car into the home in wet and dry conditions and in good health and in bad?  Access is important and this guide will help you understand the experience of others who have already done it to assist you with your plans.