Lifting a house.

[glenmackinnon]

Hi,
Check out DJ & MA HOSE from Maryborough (07) 4121 6644. We would recommend them highly both for their work and price. A year and a half ago we bought and moved a house up to Mapleton north of Brisbane.We had it raised and they did a brilliant job at a very reasonable cost. Others we checked were much more expensive. Their equipment is excellent and the work crew are real professionals. If you need any more info contact us . email: [email protected] or phone (07) 5445 7073
Hope this helps!
Glen and Heather

[suzyc]

How is the house raising going I'm getting quotes at the moment as an owner builder and was wondering if you could recommend any carpenters ,electricians,plumbers as some of the quotes I have received are really high. :eek:

[Richardy]

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[Westender]

Hi,

I would also be interested in anyone who has had experience (good or bad) in house lifting. I have just bought a house in the inner north of Brisbane which we want to lift.

Thanks,

Hi there Moneytree, I am also in the concidering process of raising a house in the Brisbane city council area.
Can you let me know what permits and applications etc you had to get from the council?
I have heard that it can also depend on the size of the block of land and that if the block is under a certin size you have to get the council to approve it and not a building certifier.
Our block is only 271sqm with a old workers cottage on it.

Hope you can give some ideas
Thanks

[Mica]

Hi
you joined this formal a bit too late, I think (The prices went up on 30 June)
You have to talk to the council, they are very helpful indeed.

If your house is in a certain area or over a certain age you have to get a relaxation of the by-laws to lift. My house is such a one, also the eaves are very close to (or on) the boundaries. It cost me just under $1,000 to put my plans in seeking approval. I had to post ads in the local paper, write to the neighbours (There are five, one each side and then the one at the back and also the two on each back corner) You have to tell them what you are doing and give them an opportunity to object, you also have to put a sign on the front of your house and leave it there for a certain period of time. If you go and visit the council, they will give you the details of all your neighbours so you can send their letters and tell you if your house is 'protected' or in a 'protected area' These are pre war houses, I think.

Good luck

[procureit]

check out http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=475

[alwayscurious]

No sorry its $2200.00 The draftsman was $1770 and $410 for the soil test.

Hi PantoTango.

I am looking at purchasing & lifting a house in Sandgate/Shorncliffe and so would love to have a chat with you if possible.

I would like to know especially if you had troubles with the small lot code or character code?

Cheers
a/c

[pantotango]

Hi there. We had ours lifted October last year. What a year it has been.Considering we at most times have no idea what we are doing we seem to be going ok. I think the only thing that has got us through has been the many people who have been happy to give advice etc as without them it really would have been near impossible for us.

We didnt have any problem with lot size but we have a 730sq so no hassles there or with character either. I have heard of others having problems there but it was never brought up with ours.

If you need any recommendations etc I will be happy to give you some.

Good Luck

[Scully]

Hi Pantotango,

We are looking at raising a 2 bedroom workers cottage in Sandgate and were wondering whether you could please pass on the details of the draftsman you used? How long did it take to get the plans done?

Thanks
Scully

[BrissyBrew]

I have to level and restump part of my house, looking at about 6000 for some stumping, and another 1000 for excavation. However the place is only 2300mm high, just short of 2400mm. The current slab is in good condition and I dont know if I should go the full hog and raise, I would be interested on what your being quoted for restumping and raising.

cheers