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Holland Concrete Company

Foundation raising in Holland MI - a house lifted and set on solid support

If your floors slope, your walls crack or your house sits too low, we lift it carefully and set it down on sound support.

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Problems foundation raising can fix

Foundation raising in Holland, MI means we lift your house and, on a bigger job, replace the foundation under it. Caught early, a problem often needs much less.

  • Floors that slope

    When a floor rolls underfoot, part of the house has usually settled. We find where the support gave way and bring that section back to level.

  • Cracks in foundation walls

    Wide or spreading cracks in the foundation can mean the wall itself is failing. We look at whether it needs support at one spot or replacing under a lift.

  • Doors that stick

    Doors and windows that bind or won't latch often mean the house has shifted and pulled the frames out of square. Leveling the structure usually lets them work again.

  • A house sitting too low

    A house that sits too low can take on water when the ground floods. Raising it onto a taller foundation puts your floors higher above the water.

Do you need a repair or a full lift?

Small cracks, repairs at one or two support piers and drainage fixes can usually be handled without lifting the whole house, so I look at those first before pricing a full lift.

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  • A smaller repair is enough when:

    • Cracks are small and not growing
    • Only one corner or section has dropped
    • One or two piers need attention
    • Water is the main problem
    • The foundation walls are otherwise sound

  • A full lift is the better choice when:

    • The foundation itself has failed
    • The whole house has settled unevenly
    • The house sits too low for flood water
    • You're replacing the foundation anyway
    • Repairs keep showing up in new places

How we handle a house lift

  1. Call and site visit

    When you call, I come out myself, look at the house with you and listen to what you have in mind.

    A site visit

  2. Your written estimate

    I write the estimate myself after the visit and list each part of the job, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.

    A written estimate

  3. Permits before a date

    We check with your city or township office about permits before we set a date, and we can file the application for you or help you with it.

    A date on the calendar

  4. Support and lift

    We prepare the ground and set the temporary support first, and then our own crew raises the house slowly with me on site.

    Your house raised

  5. Walkthrough and clean-up

    When the house is back down and the work is finished, we clean up, walk the job with you and explain how to look after it.

    A finished walkthrough

What foundation raising includes

  1. Utility disconnects

    Water, gas, power and sewer lines are disconnected or lengthened so nothing pulls loose while the house moves.

  2. Digging and temporary support

    We dig around the foundation and set beams, jacks and cribbing, the stacked timber blocks that carry the house during the lift.

  3. The lift itself

    The house goes up slowly and evenly, a little at a time, so the frame and walls aren't strained.

  4. Foundation repair or replacement

    Where the old foundation has to come out, we handle the concrete cutting and pour new walls or footings underneath.

  5. Drainage

    We grade the ground and add drainage where it's needed so water runs away from the new foundation.

  6. Steps, porches and repairs

    We rebuild steps and porches, patch what the lift disturbs and can redo a concrete driveway to meet the new height.

What shapes the cost of raising a house?

Your house shapes the job more than anything else. A single-story, rectangular wood-frame house over a crawlspace is the easiest kind to raise, and a multi-story masonry house on a slab poured right on the ground is the hardest. How high it goes, the repairs we find, the permits, the weather and the inspections all change how long the work takes, and most of them change the price as well.

Please compare quotes by what they cover, not just the total. A lift-only quote may include just the beams, jacks, cribbing and temporary support, while a full-scope quote adds engineering, permits, utility work, digging, foundation replacement, drainage, steps, porches and finish repair. Our estimate spells out what it covers, so you can set it beside the others and see where they differ.

Why Holland homeowners call us for a lift

Concrete has been our main work since 2021, and I learned it one job at a time from people who'd done it far longer than I have. I care most that the support underneath is right, because nobody can see it once the house is back down, and I'd rather tell you plainly what to expect than promise more than a lift can do. Please call (616) 801-4861 when you're ready.

  • A written estimate you can compare
  • Our own crew, with me on site
  • Your satisfaction, guaranteed

Get a written estimate for your house lift

Please note your house's stories, wall material and foundation type. We reply within one business day, and I come out myself for a free, no-obligation estimate on site.

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Questions about raising a house

How much does it cost to raise a house in Holland, MI?

Lifting just the house structure usually costs about $10,000 to $40,000 per job across the US, and that covers the lift alone. Replacing the foundation as well costs more on average, so please treat that range as typical and let me price your own house on site.

How long does a house lift take?

The whole process of raising a house takes 4 to 8 weeks on average, and the lift itself takes 2 to 7 days once preparation is done. Please plan around weeks of work, with only a few days when the house is actually moving.

Can I stay in my house while it's being raised?

No, being in the house while it's lifted isn't recommended, so plan on staying somewhere else for those days. Everything inside can stay where it is, so you don't need to move your furniture out.

Who handles the building permit for a house lift in Holland?

You can apply, or someone acting for you can, such as your builder, architect, engineer or agent, because Michigan requires a written building permit application before construction. With us, who files it is settled before we set a date, and if you have questions, the City of Holland points them to its Community & Neighborhood Services Department at 616-355-1330.

How do I know if I need a floodplain permit to raise my house in Michigan?

You'll need a state permit if your house is in a river's floodplain and the work fills, regrades or occupies it, according to state floodplain staff, and that holds even where FEMA hasn't mapped the area. If you need the state to tell you the flood height at your house, its floodplain determination service is free but may take 8 to 16 weeks, so please ask for one well before the lift.

Does a contractor need a license to raise a house in Michigan?

Yes, Michigan licenses anyone paid to repair, alter, add to or improve a home beyond wages for their own labor, and a contractor raising a house falls under that rule. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask any contractor you're comparing about theirs.

Serving Holland and nearby cities

We're based in Holland and also work in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many cities around them. Please choose your city below, or call us if yours isn't listed.

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