Frequently Asked Questions

A qualified house or building mover knows exactly how to position the equipment, gauge the weight, and properly transport your structure from one location to another. When done correctly, the integrity of your house or building should not be affected.

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 ensure that they are familiar with the building and its requirements before you engage their 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 can maintain your property and not worry about the weather forecast.

It might change the building’s classification. We recommend discussing your planned move with your State Historic Preservation Officer before the relocation.

Site location is a significant factor that contributes to a home’s resale value. You will want to carefully consider the relocation site when planning the move. We recommend getting advice from a professional real estate broker to determine whether there will be a change in value. In most cases, the house will be worth more because the building is in a more desirable site that the owner has chosen for that very reason.

Please visit “How To Prepare Your House To Be Lifted or Moved.” This page outlines what you can expect and gives guidance on how to prepare for your house moving or lifting project.

If you’re curious about what your project will cost, we would love to speak with you and provide a price quote. Moving a house or building is a complex process, and many factors affect the cost to move a house or structure. We must account for the structure’s size, age, location, accessibility, move distance, and more. Whether the house is on a crawlspace or basement can affect the cost too. Please visit our How Much Does It Cost To Move a Building? guide to learn more.

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.

Absolutely. Your mortgage company has financed the purchase of your building, including the land on which it sits. You must notify them 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.

Currently, it is unusual that a permit is required for raising a building, except for in Georgia and New Jersey. New foundations almost always require a building permit.

We are responsible for damage to any property while moving a house or building to another location off site. If we are simply lifting a house on site, our agreement usually states that we are not responsible for damage to neighboring properties. Typically, we require customers to get written permission from their neighbors to access their property if required. We will provide you with a certificate of liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance.

You can start by reading How To Choose a Structural Moving Company — What Everyone Ought To Know. We covered some basic elements you should look for when scouting a firm for your project. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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 ensure that a smooth transition takes place so that your building is moved quickly and without stress.

Details of the move, and the responsibilities of parties involved at all stages of the process, will be stated in writing for your approval. 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.