Questions & Answers
What type of buildings do
you move?
Do you move commercial buildings?
Can a masonry structure, including brick, stone and cement
block, be moved or raised?
Can porches, additions, decks and attached garages be
raised or moved with our home?
I was told that my home couldn’t be moved with the
fireplace intact. Is this so?
Is it possible to put in a new foundation on an existing
home?
Can the foundation be poured prior to the house moving
to the new site?
How far can a building be moved?
Are there other moving options when utility wires come
into play?
Can we stay in our house while you’re prepping for
a move or raising it for a new foundation?
My project location seems far away from where your house
moving company is located. How would this affect the costs on my project?
What type of buildings
do you move?
We move everything from garages to solid masonry buildings. This includes
sheds, houses, barns, single-family homes, duplexes, office buildings,
churches, historical landmarks, kilns … essentially any type of
structure! References are available upon request.
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Do you move commercial buildings?
Yes. We have worked with some of the largest general contractors in the
United States to relocate a variety of commercial structures. This includes
office buildings, churches, hotels and warehouses, for example. References
are available upon request.
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Can a masonry structure,
including brick, stone and cement block, be moved or raised?
Yes. With over forty years of experience, we are experts in moving or
raising masonry structures. We use specialized equipment, including unified
hydraulic jacking systems and hydraulic dollies. We have experience working
with brick, double brick, stone and solid masonry, which has given us
the expert knowledge to get the job done safely and efficiently.
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Can porches, additions,
decks and attached garages be raised or moved with our home?
Yes. To raise your house for a new foundation, we can lift all of the
above with the main house. On a move however, depending on the travel
route, it may be necessary to move some of these sections separately.
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I was told that my home couldn’t
be moved with the fireplace intact. Is this so?
We can move your home with or without the fireplace intact. We will provide
pricing both ways.
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Is it possible to put in
a new foundation on an existing home?
Yes. Raising an existing home for a new foundation is very common. Homeowners
choose to do this for several reasons. The house may be on a slab and
the homeowner would like a full basement or lower level for additional
living space. Other homeowners may simply want to replace an old stone
foundation or they may want to change a crawl space to a more functional
area. We maintain our own excavating equipment specifically to perform
these types of jobs.
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Can the foundation be
poured prior to the house moving to the new site?
Foundations (basements) can be poured ahead of time, however on most houses,
the hole is dug prior to moving. The house is placed over the foundation
area and raised to an acceptable height, so the concrete contractor can
pour the new foundation. Approximately ten days after the foundation is
poured the house is set atop of the new basement and all of our equipment
is removed.
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How far can a building
be moved?
As long as there is a good travel route, a building can be moved practically
any distance. When moving a building over one-and-a-half stories high,
utility wires become a factor. The wires may have to be raised along the
travel route, which, depending on the number involved, increases the price
of the move. Ranch-style buildings are typically low in height and can
be moved in such a way that wires are not a factor.
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Are there other moving options when utility wires come
into play?
Yes. A two-story house can be moved by separating the second floor from
the first floor. Both sections can be moved at the same time, thus avoiding
utility wire costs. The upper level is cut away and removed with a crane
and is reattached at the new location. Additional costs include the crane
rental, though this can often be more cost-effective than having to work
with the utility wires.
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Can we stay in our house
while you’re prepping for a move or raising it for a new foundation?
Yes. Owners often occupy their home while we work, especially when we
are raising a house and excavating for a new foundation. We find ways
to make this as easy as possible on the family.
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My project location seems
far away from where your house moving company is located. How would this
affect the costs on my project?
Location is not a factor in determining your project cost. Near or far,
we base project costs on our company’s standard pricing structure.
We are capable of moving our equipment to your site anywhere in the continental
United Sates. In fact, our experienced crews love to travel! Contact us
… you’ll be surprised at how affordable DeVooght can be.
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