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Foundation raising in Kingston NY - a house set higher on a solid new base

Flooding keeps reaching your lower floor or basement? Raising the house moves your rooms up, farther from the water.

The job means lifting the house, building a new foundation under it and reconnecting your utilities once it's lowered. Raising a house is a big step, so before anything is scheduled we talk through what it means for your family.

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A raised home on a sound new foundation

  • I come out myself

    I look at your house and write the estimate, then work alongside our crew on the job itself.

  • Insured while it's lifted

    We're licensed and fully insured, which matters when your house sits on steel beams while the new foundation goes in.

Can my Kingston house be raised, and what does that take?

Foundation raising in Kingston, NY lifts your whole house so a new, higher foundation can be built under it, and at Kingston Concrete Company we usually hear about it from owners who are tired of cleaning up after high water. Near the waterfront, where the Rondout Creek runs into the Hudson, storms can bring flooding from high river flows, tides and storm surge, and the city's Flood Preparedness Guide has a map of flood-prone areas you can check for your street. The price moves with the size, weight and build of your house, how high it needs to go and how much work the old foundation and utilities need, while the schedule turns on the prep work, the permit and the weather. You'll see what your own house calls for in the written estimate I give you after my visit.

Foundation raising options for Kingston houses

  • Continuous foundation walls

    Your house comes back down on solid walls running all the way around, much like a regular foundation, usually with a crawlspace under the floor. It suits owners who want the finished house to look like an ordinary home, and the plan decides how those walls deal with floodwater.

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  • Piers, posts or columns

    The house sits on separate supports instead of a full wall, so floodwater can pass underneath rather than push against a solid side. It often suits a house that has to go up higher, and you end up with open space below that you'll want to keep clear.

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  • Driven piles

    Piles are long supports driven deep into the ground, and they come into play when the soil near the surface won't carry the house well or water moves through fast. They need heavier equipment, so the ground and the plan usually pick piles, not looks.

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  • Raising onto fill

    Here packed soil is built up so the house sits on higher ground instead of on a taller foundation. It needs room around the house and a hard look at where the water runs afterward, because raised ground can send it toward a neighbor or back at your walls.

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How do I know my house needs raising?

  • Water in the basement again

    If the basement or lower floor takes on water whenever the river runs high or a big storm comes through, raising the house gets your living space up higher.

  • Furnace and panel keep getting soaked

    When the furnace, water heater or electrical panel sits down where the water reaches, each flood can mean another replacement, and raising the house lets them move up too.

  • Repairs that keep coming back

    If you've torn out drywall, flooring or insulation down low more than once, it's fair to ask whether lifting the house makes more sense than another round of fixes.

  • An old foundation that's failing

    Wide cracks, crumbling block or a corner that's sinking under a house you want to keep can be a reason to lift it and build a new foundation instead of patching.

How foundation raising runs, call to walk-through

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  1. You call or send a message

    • Call (845) 303-8582 or use the form
    • Tell us about your house and flooding
    • We get back to talk it over
    • We set a time for my visit

  2. My visit and written estimate

    • I look over the house and measure
    • I find which building office covers you
    • You get a written estimate
    • Written contract, as New York law requires

  3. Lifting and the new foundation

    • We pick a date that suits weather
    • I'm on site with our crew
    • House lifted, new foundation built underneath
    • Utilities extended to reach the new height

  4. Lowered, reconnected and walked through

    • House lowered onto its new foundation
    • Utilities reconnected, inspections where required
    • We walk the finished job together
    • I show you how to look after it

Get a free estimate on raising your house

Tell us your address, what the outside walls are covered with and any additions, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up my visit, with no obligation.

Questions about raising a house

These are the questions I hear most about raising a house here. If yours isn't on the list, call (845) 303-8582 and ask me.

How much does it cost to raise a house in Kingston, NY?

Across the US, lifting a house and replacing its foundation usually runs about $20,000 to $100,000 per job, and that's the national picture, not our price. Adding a basement underneath can cost more than the usual lift and new foundation. The written estimate from my visit gives you your own figure.

How long does it take to raise a house?

Nationally, the whole process averages 4 to 8 weeks, and the lift itself takes 2 to 7 days once the preparation is done. So plan your family's routine around the full stretch of weeks, not just the few days the house is up in the air.

Can we stay in our house while it's being raised?

No, staying inside during the lift isn't recommended, so you'll want somewhere else to sleep while the house is up. The good news is your furniture and belongings can stay right where they are, so there's no need to pack up the whole place.

Does my house need an engineer before it can be raised?

It might, because FEMA guidance says a structural engineer should judge whether a house with added weight, added height or a complex design is a good fit for lifting. That's why I start by asking whether an engineer should look at your home, so their review is planned early, before anything is scheduled.

Who handles building permits for raising a house in Kingston?

In the city of Kingston, Building Safety & Zoning Enforcement handles all building inspections and permits, and you can reach them at (845) 331-1217. Some addresses fall under the Town of Kingston or another office instead, which I sort out on my visit, and when your job needs a permit we take care of the application with you.

Can a brick or stucco house with an addition be raised?

Usually, but brick or stucco on the outside may need to come off before the lift, and an addition may need to be raised separately from the main house. Both add steps to the plan, so I look at them closely when I come out.

Can flood insurance help pay for raising my house in Kingston?

It can for some owners, since flood insurance policyholders in high-risk flood areas may receive up to $30,000 to help offset the cost of meeting their community's floodplain rules. Ask your insurance agent whether your policy and your home qualify before you settle on a budget.

What happens to my steps and driveway after the house is raised?

They usually need rebuilding, because your doors end up higher than they were and the old steps and grades won't meet them. We can pour new steps and a concrete driveway as part of the same plan, and a slab tied to the house may need concrete cutting to free it before the lift.

Other work that goes with a raise

  • Service

    Concrete steps construction

    Once the house sits higher, your front and back doors need new steps that reach them, poured on a packed base so they stay put.

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    Concrete footings

    Piers, posts and new walls all stand on footings, so this is the work underneath that carries a raised house's weight into the ground.

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    Foundation installation

    If your house is staying at its height but the old foundation is giving out, a new foundation under it may be the job you need.

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Where we work around Kingston

We're based in Kingston and work across the cities around it on both sides of the Hudson, including Saugerties and Poughkeepsie. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.

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