Texas Homeowners Use Olshan’s Home Elevation Service to Lift Their Homes Above of Flood Dangers
Are you a property owner whose home has flooded? Are you interested in learning what it takes to lift your home up and away from flood hazards? Do you have questions about the investment required and the availability of funds or grants?
Due to the high volume of requests from homeowners regarding house raising in response to flooding, Olshan Foundation Solutions is now offering free, no-obligation Home Elevation consultations.
Your Free Olshan Home Elevation Consultation includes:
- Inspection and measure of your home
- Review of floor plans
- Verification that your home is structurally sound and can be safely lifted
- Development of a Project Plan with a CAD Drawing
- A comprehensive repair plan designed by an Olshan Certified Structural Technician in conjunction with our in-house team of Home Elevation specialists
- Detailed project pricing and options to enhance curb appeal after the home is lifted
- An overview of our own existing payment options as well as what we’ve seen historically as far as grant programs and other opportunities to secure financial assistance
- The Olshan Home Elevation Consultation is available for both slab and crawl space homes
Schedule your free Home Elevation consultation instantly. *100% Free. No-obligation to buy. No pushy sales tactics. Just quality information.
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Payment Plans start as low as $125/Month
Topics Commonly Addressed During The Free Home Elevation Consultation
- How likely is it to flood in my area again?
- Does insurance cover home elevation?
- Does FEMA assist with home elevation?
- What funds or grants are available?
- Will new financial assistance programs dedicated to Harvey emerge and if so, when?
- To apply for financial assistance, what paperwork do I need to complete and where do I find it?
- Are there any important deadlines I need to meet?
- What are the unique municipality requirements in my area?
- What permits will I need?
- Can Olshan help me manage the pre-installation process in any way?
- Is home elevation safe?
- How high can my home be elevated?
- Will heavy winds become a hazard to an elevated home?
- How long does the home elevation process take?
- Can I live in my home during the project?
- How much does it cost to raise my home above potential flood hazards?
- How much does it cost to raise a house and redo the foundation?
- Is Olshan’s home elevation solution backed by warranty?
- What is the timeline to get started?
- What finishes and options are available to boost my home’s curb appeal post-lift?
Completed House Raising Projects
Over 20,000 homes lifted
Everything You Need to Know About Elevating Your Home Above the Flood Plain in Texas
The Paperwork
The first major step includes getting a comprehensive measure of your home, development of a project plan including a CAD drawing, Engineering review & approval, elevation certificates, and Permits.
- Inspection and measure of your home. Review of floor plans and feasibility for elevation
- Development of a Project Plan with a CAD Drawing
- Engineering Review and Approval
- Elevation Certificates meeting Base Flood Elevation (BFE) & municipality requirements
- Necessary Permits
Lifting Your Home – Excavation
- Line locate is performed
- Excavation of exterior grade beams
- Excavation of interior beams
- Tunneling performed, keeping the slab intact and structurally sound
Supporting Your Raised Home In Texas’ Harsh Climate
- Olshan offers the best available system to support your home
- Soil conditions, fault lines and other factors affecting properties are considered
- Olshan has repaired over 100,000 homes since 1933
- Olshan is home to 90 Years of historical data specific to your area
Utilities – Disconnect & Reconnect
Utilities must be disconnected during the elevation process. We work with you to minimize the time from disconnect to reconnect.
- Electrical
- Gas
- Plumbing: Supply & Waste Water
The Home Elevation Process
- Olshan can lift your home from just inches above your home’s existing grade or from 4’ to 20’ Feet High
- Unified Lifting System makes the process safe, efficient and easy on you and your home
New Foundation and Curb Appeal Options
Exterior Finish:
- New Foundation
- Block Walls
- Columns
Curb Appeal:
- Stucco
- Split block
- Aluminum Flood Vents
- Stairs
- Decks
- Wrought Iron Rails
- Even personal lifts for ADA access
How Long Does it Take To Raise My Home Above Potential Flood Hazards?
The elevation portion of the project usually takes 60-90 days, but you usually only have to leave your home for 1-2 days. This time frame is for the elevation portion of the project only and does not include landscaping, fencing, etc.
Looking for a House Raising Company? Why Olshan?
- Locally owned & operated since 1933
- Patented & Proven Systems – Cable Lock ST+
- Experience with various soil conditions, faults and depths
- Knowledge of local municipality & permit requirements
- Financially Secure & Properly Insured for your protection
- Elevating homes safely and efficiently using a Unified Lift System
- Elevated over 2,000 homes
Resources
With our location in Houston we are just a quick call or website contact form away.
Olshan Foundation Repair
Houston, TX 77064
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What Our Happy Clients Have to Say on Google!
“Josh came out and reassured me that Oshan will get my foundation leveled and secure.
He made me feel comfortable knowing what they were going to do to fix the foundation, explained it so that I could understand exactly what was going to be done”
Joe Perez’s Google Review
September 2024
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