Foundation raising in White Plains NY - your house lifted onto a sound new base
Old foundation worn out or not up to the job? We lift the house on jacks and build a new or extended base beneath it.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
What foundation raising is, and when it fits
When we do foundation raising in White Plains, we separate your house from its foundation, lift it on hydraulic jacks and hold it on temporary supports while a new or extended foundation goes in underneath. It fits when the house is worth keeping but what it sits on has to change, and it draws on the same skills as our foundation installation work.
What happens to the old foundation depends on its condition and whether it can carry more weight. We either extend it or tear it out and rebuild, and that choice decides how much new building happens under your house, which is a big part of what moves the price and the schedule.
Jacks and temporary supports
The house goes up on hydraulic jacks and rests on temporary supports while we build below.
Foundation type checked first
What's under your house decides whether lifting makes sense, so we ask about it first.
Utilities may need moving
Some lifts mean relocating utility lines, so we work that into the plan early.
Lifted in one piece
The house is raised whole and set onto its new base, not taken apart.
Is foundation raising what you need?
Most of our work pours new concrete on the ground, while foundation raising lifts the house itself so a new base can go underneath.
- Concrete driveway buildingThis pageA good fit when your driveway is cracked, sinking or holding puddles and needs replacing.
- Concrete patio constructionThis pageRight for you if you want a plain, solid outdoor slab for chairs and a grill.
- Stamped concrete servicesThis pageChoose this when you want concrete pressed with a pattern that looks like stone or brick.
- Concrete sidewalk buildingThis pageThe pick for a front walk or path that's heaved, cracked or tripping people up.
- Garage floor concreteThis pageWorth it when the garage slab is pitted, cracked or uneven under the car.
- Decorative concreteThis pageFor homeowners who want color, texture or a custom finish instead of plain gray.
- Concrete retaining wallsThis pageA good fit when a slope in the yard needs holding back with a solid wall.
- Concrete floor installationThis pageRight when a basement, shed or addition needs a flat concrete floor poured inside.
- Concrete pool decksThis pageChoose this for a hard-wearing surface around your pool that sheds water away from it.
- Concrete steps constructionThis pageThe one to call about when your front or back steps are crumbling or uneven.
- Slab foundation buildingThis pageFor a new garage, addition or outbuilding that will sit on a concrete slab.
- Foundation installationThis pageA good fit when you're building new and need a full foundation from scratch.
- Concrete parking lot buildingThis pageMeant for businesses and buildings that need a larger paved lot for many cars.
- Concrete footingsThis pageRight when a deck, wall or addition needs concrete pads beneath it to carry the weight.
- Foundation raisingThis pageChoose this when the whole house has to be lifted so a new base can go beneath it.
- Concrete cuttingThis pageUseful when an opening, trench or section has to be cut out of existing concrete.
Foundation raising examples
Press a photo to see it larger, and ask us about any setup that catches your eye.
Why White Plains homeowners call Benchmark
I see every job myself
I come out to look at every job and write the estimate. A small crew I trust does the work, and I'm usually there for the pour.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. Westchester requires home improvement contractors to hold a county license, and the county keeps a list of licensed contractors anyone can look up.
Prep done before the pour
It's like a kitchen. Once the truck shows up you can't send the order back, so we get the base, forms and plan right before any concrete moves.
How a house lift runs, call to walk-through
I explain each step in plain words as we go and answer every question you've got.
Call or send the form
Call (914) 259-5254 or use the form and tell us what's under your house.
I come out and look
I walk the house, check the foundation type and talk the job through with you.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate spelling out what's in it and what isn't, including your time away from home.
Permits and a date
We handle the permit paperwork with the city, which takes applications 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on business days.
Lift, build, walk-through
We lift, build the new base and clean up, then I walk the finished job with you.
Questions about raising a house
Here are straight answers on raising a house, and if your question isn't covered, just ask us.
Ask us directly
Call (914) 259-5254 or send the form, and have your foundation type handy: basement, crawlspace, open or slab.
How much does it cost to raise a house in White Plains?
Across the US, raising a typical single-family home usually costs about $20,000 to $80,000 per job, so use that as a planning range, not a White Plains price. That covers the lift and typical supporting work, and a new foundation can take the total well past it. When you compare bids, ask each contractor what their number covers.
Can a house built on a concrete slab be raised?
Often not with the slab left intact, because lifting works best on homes built over a basement, crawlspace or open foundation. A slab house is a different job, and if that's what yours sits on, I'll tell you plainly at the visit whether lifting makes sense.
How long will we be out of the house when it's raised?
You'll need to live somewhere else for part of the project, and a house lift is usually a six-to-twelve-week project from start to finish. A place to stay almost never shows up in a contractor's bid, so set money aside for it separately before the work starts.
Where do I get a building permit to raise a house in White Plains?
In White Plains, notarized permit applications go to the Building Department, whose process covers construction, alteration, addition, repair and demolition of structures. Any plumbing permit tied to the job comes through a licensed Westchester County Master Plumber. We handle the paperwork and tell you up front which office we'll be dealing with.
What should a contract for raising my house include in Westchester?
It should spell out all the work, the estimated start and finish dates, and the total price with labor, materials and any payment schedule, which is what the county's consumer protection office says hired work needs. The county also requires it to say you can cancel before midnight of the third business day after signing.
Does raising a house mean updating the plumbing and electrical too?
It can, since lifting a home may add the cost of bringing plumbing, electrical and energy systems up to current building codes. Leave room in the budget for that work, because some of it only shows up once the house is in the air.
Tell us about the house you want lifted
Send your address and what's under the house. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free, no-obligation look and a written price.
White Plains, NY 10601