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How much will it cost
to move my house?
Moving a house or building is not an easy process. There are
many variables involved such as: the structure’s size,
age, location, and more. The presence of a basement will make
the move more involved and affect the price as well. Please
contact us for an individual house moving estimate.
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Does moving a building or house reduce
its integrity?
A qualified house or building mover knows exactly how to position
the equipment, gage the weight, and properly transport your
structure from one location to another. When done right, the
integrity of your house or building should not be affected.
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How long does it take to move a
house or building?
Most moves can take anywhere from one day to several, depending
on the size, location, age, and structural limitations.
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I am located in a flood zone. Can
I benefit from your services?
Absolutely. We have many clients who love their homes or buildings
but are constantly flooded by local streams and rivers. By raising
the structure of your home or building, you maintain your property
and not worry about the weather forecast.
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If I have a historic building, will
moving the house change its classification?
Yes, but only if the move is approved by the National Register
of Historic Places. We can help by discussing your planned move
with your State Historic Preservation officer.
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Will the resale value of my house
be the same if I move it?
Site location is one very important factor which contributes
to a home’s resale value. The relocation site must be
carefully considered when planning the move. We recommend getting
advice from a professional real estate broker in determining
whether there will be a change in value. In most cases the house
will be worth more because the building will be moved to a more
desirable site that the owner has chosen for that very reason.
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Must I buy separate insurance to
cover the building move?
Although Wolfe House Movers carries full comprehensive insurance
to cover your building move, including structural damage, from
raising the building to transporting it to the new site, it
is always wise to buy short term insurance to cover unforeseen
problems over which we have no control such as previously existing
structure faults and possible inadequate insurance coverage
by any of your utility contractors.
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Is it necessary to notify my mortgage
company before I move my house?
Absolutely. Your mortgage company has financed the purchase
of your building including the land on which it sits. Your mortgage
company must be notified of any change that affects the address
of your house as it appears on the deed. Without their written
approval, they may require that the full amount of the mortgage
be paid in full. Our legal contacts can help you to smoothly
transition the change without penalty.
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What permits or licenses are required
for moving my house, and who is responsible for getting them?
It is essential that, before the move is made, you contact the
building inspectors for both the present location as well as
the site to which the structure will be moved. It is typical
for them to require a building permit for both the raising of
the structure and the final site installation. In addition,
some local districts require deposits to cover possible municipal
damage caused by the move, as well as construction fees. Wolfe
House Movers is familiar with these requirements and can assist
you in this regard.
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How do I find a contractor to disconnect
all services before the move and reconnect at the new site?
Wolfe House Movers can recommend a number of general contractors
who can supply all the services needed (plumbing, electrical,
HVAC, foundation engineer) before and after moving your house.
We will work closely with your choice of contractor to make
sure that the building move is completed efficiently and economically
from start to finish. And, although you will be responsible
for the financial arrangements with the contractor, we will
insure that a smooth transition takes place so that your building
is moved quickly and without stress.
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Who is responsible for damage that
could happen to other persons’ property while the building
is being moved?
We are responsible for all damages to other peoples’ property
during the structure move. We will provide you with a certificate
of liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance
if you desire.
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Do you supply written advice or
tips on moving my house?
Yes, we will be glad to provide you with a brochure outlining
our building move procedures, tips for your move, and a list
of references and successful structure moves, large and small.
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Will I receive a written contract
clearly showing me the responsibility of all parties involved
in the move? Details of the move, as well as responsibilities
by all parties involved from raising the building to the destination
site will be stated in writing for your approval, and no work
will be performed without your written approval. We don’t
believe in “surprises”. We want you to be completely
aware of the operation from start to finish.
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Can you build the foundation on
which my building will be moved to?
Although Wolfe House Movers does not construct foundations,
we can supply you with the names of several contractors who
can supply this service. We will work closely with the contractor
to insure that they are familiar with the building and its requirements
before you engage their services.
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What if I have questions that are
not addressed in these FAQs?
We strongly recommend that you email us at info@wolfehousebuildingmovers.com or call us at (717) 933-4246 for further information.
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