Renovations
House raising
For house raising contractors, builders and owners of Queenslanders, low-set homes and flood-affected properties.
Why houses get raised
To add space underneath without enlarging the footprint, to lift living areas above a flood level, or to get at stumps and footings that need replacing. Often it is all three.
Height changes the design
A house that sat close to the ground carried wind loads into a short, stiff subfloor. Lift it and the same wind acts through a much longer lever. We design new posts, bracing, tie-down and footings for the raised height, the site’s wind classification and its soil classification.
What you receive
A new footing and column design, bracing and tie-down details for the raised house, drawings and calculations for approval, and inspections at the stages your certifier requires.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Does raising a house help with flooding?
It lifts the living areas above the flood level. Councils publish flood levels for mapped areas, and the new floor height is usually set from them.
Can old stumps and footings be replaced at the same time?
Yes. The house is already lifted, so it is the cheapest time to replace stumps or repair footings.
Why does a higher house need a stronger structure?
A house close to the ground carries wind loads through a short, stiff subfloor. Lift it and the same wind acts through a much longer lever, so posts, bracing and footings are designed for the raised height.
Send us the plans and the site address
We’ll come back with a scope and an up-front fee.