Foundation raising in Sioux Falls SD - a level house that's checked before the lift
Floors that slope or a foundation that needs replacing? We plan the lift around a professional check of your house, then raise it level.
What does it take to raise a house in Sioux Falls?
Foundation raising in Sioux Falls, SD lifts your house so it can be set back down level or have a new foundation built under it, and most of the work happens before the house moves an inch.
Most people who call about this have floors that slope, doors that stick, or a new foundation they've been told the house needs, and they want to know what they're getting into. The price moves with the size of the house, what has to go under it once it's up, how much digging it takes to get there and any repairs the inspection turns up, so the estimate is where you'll see your own number.
The schedule turns on the checks more than the lift, because the house shouldn't move until the inspection, any permit and the repairs are done and the weather cooperates. We're based in Sioux Falls and work in Brandon, Tea, Harrisburg and other cities around it, so if you're nearby and don't see your city listed, give us a call.
- Lifting a house that has settled unevenly so it can be set back down level.
- Raising the house so a worn-out foundation can be taken out and replaced underneath it.
- Coordinating the utility lines so they're safely disconnected before the lift and hooked back up after.
What happens when you call about raising your house?
Raising a house takes more planning than pouring a patio, so I walk you through each stage before anything moves. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm on site while our crew works.
Call or send the form
Call (605) 305-1165 or send the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. If an engineer has already looked at the house, have that report handy.
I walk the house with you
I look at the house, listen to what you want and walk you through the choices, then write the estimate myself. It lists what's included, from the digging to the utility work, so you know what you're paying for and can compare it with other bids.
We line up permits and dates
Once you say yes, we line up the timing with your engineer, pull any permit and book the trades, and in Sioux Falls a home project that needs a permit also goes through plan review, which adds a step before work starts. We set the lift days around the forecast.
We lift, set and finish
Our crew digs, the house goes up and comes back down level or onto its new foundation with me on site, and the trades reconnect your utilities. Before we leave we go over care for any new concrete with you, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Foundation work, forms and fresh concrete up close
These photos show the kind of digging, forming and concrete work that goes into foundation jobs. They come from the trade in general, so use them to picture the steps rather than as pictures of your house.
Decorative concrete driveway with broad light-gray panels divided by dark charcoal bands beside a white house and raised deck.
Stamped concrete patio beneath a wooden pergola, bordered by a low curved stone retaining wall and lawn.
Wet dark stamped-concrete driveway between two buildings, patterned in small rectangular pavers.
A backyard concrete patio with a tan stamped finish sits beside a house, with a dining table, umbrella, and stepping stones across the garden.
A smooth gray concrete driveway with straight control joints meets a black metal fence and a leafy garden.
Stamped concrete patio with a geometric pattern and raised border beside a brick and siding house.
Get a free on-site estimate for raising your house
Send the form or call (605) 305-1165 with your address and whether the house sits on a slab, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to look at it, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
(605) 305-1165Questions about raising a house in Sioux Falls
These are the questions I hear most when someone's thinking about lifting their house. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out, since I'd rather answer it before the job than after.
How much does it cost to raise a house in Sioux Falls?
Across the US, lifting a house just to elevate it usually costs about $10,000 to $40,000 per job, and that's a national figure for the lift alone, not a Sioux Falls price or ours. Your number depends on what else the house needs once it's up, and our estimate lists exactly what's included.
Is leveling a house cheaper than lifting it for a new foundation?
Yes, leveling is a smaller job and costs less on average than a full lift. At the other end, lifting a house and replacing its foundation costs more than lifting alone, and lifting it to build a basement costs more again.
How long does it take to raise a house?
Raising a house takes 4 to 8 weeks on average from start to finish, and the lift itself takes 2 to 7 days once the prep is done. Most of that time is planning, permits and repairs, so plan for the longer end.
Can we stay in the house while it's being lifted?
Living in the house during the lift isn't recommended, but your furniture and belongings can stay right where they are. You'll want somewhere else to stay for the lift days, and I'll help you plan that around the schedule.
Will raising my foundation mean digging up the yard?
Usually, yes, because the crew has to reach the footing, the base the walls rest on. One pier maker's guide does that by trenching along the whole wall or digging a pit at each pier, so either way expect digging along the outside of the foundation.
How do I check whether a contractor can raise a house in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls requires a Residential Building Contractor license for home work that needs a building permit, that license requires bonding and insurance, and you can search a name on the city's contractor license lookup. That license doesn't cover electrical, plumbing or mechanical work without the extra licenses those trades need, which is why licensed trades handle your utility lines.
Foundation raising in Sioux Falls and nearby cities
Sioux Falls issues building permits for home work, but its list doesn't name foundation raising, so we ask the city about your address and pull any permit ourselves. We check the same way in Brandon, Tea and other nearby cities.