Foundation raising in Gillette WY - a level house, with the soil checked first
Sloping floors, sticking doors or cracks spreading through the walls? We find out why the house moved, then bring it back to level.
I look at every job myself
I come out to see every house before we price it, and my crew does the work with me on site. The person who measured your foundation is the one standing there when the jacks go up.
In business since 2013
I learned concrete working beside my dad and started this business in 2013. We're known for explaining the job before we start, so you know what's going under your house and why it matters.
Licensed and fully insured, every job
We're licensed and fully insured, so you aren't the one carrying the risk of our work on your house. When you're ready, call (307) 670-7851 or send the form and I'll come take a look.
Foundation raising in Gillette, explained
Foundation raising in Gillette, WY means one of two jobs. We lift a whole house so the foundation under it can be repaired or replaced, or we bring a settled foundation back to level. It's for homeowners whose floors slope or whose walls crack as the house shifts.
The price mostly comes down to how big the house is, what kind of foundation it sits on, how far it has to go up and how much repair is waiting underneath once it's lifted. The schedule turns on those same things, plus getting the house ready, inspections and our Wyoming weather. My written estimate spells out what's included, so you can see what you're paying for before anything moves.
The first decision is usually whether you're raising the house to rebuild under it or bringing a sunken side back up, and that's hard to call until we know why it moved. Before you hire anyone, know that the City of Gillette requires a license to do business in the city as a contractor, as its code defines the term, and working without one is a misdemeanor. You can call the city at (307) 686-5260, 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, to check that a contractor's license is current.
Foundation raising and the work around the lift
Finding out why it moved
Before we lift anything, I want a soil study at your address, because raising a house that sits on the same moving ground only buys you time. A lot of Wyoming clay, bentonite especially, swells when it's wet and shrinks as it dries, and houses built on it without the right steps can crack or fail. The statewide soil maps only show the region, which is why the state's geologists strongly recommend a study for the exact site. That's where we start.
Lifting slowly, then fixing underneath
A whole-house lift usually means digging under the house, setting support beams there and putting a hydraulic jack under each beam. The jacks go up slowly and evenly through the day so the house isn't strained, and once it's up, the old foundation gets repaired or replaced underneath. If piers go in from inside a basement, one pier maker's guide has the installer cut out a square of the floor and the rebar in it, the steel that holds a slab together, so expect some concrete cutting and cleanup down there.
Getting the house ready, and after
I'll walk you through getting the house ready, because the lift goes smoother when nothing is in the way. That means emptying the crawlspace or basement and having the plumbing, electric, gas, heating, cooling, phone and internet disconnected before the jacks go in. Raising a house can also leave the driveway sitting lower than the house, and if it does, we can pour a new one that meets it again through our concrete driveway building work.
Get a foundation raising estimate for your Gillette home
We reply to every call and message within one business day, and I set up a time to come see your house. The estimate is free, done on site, and comes with no obligation.
(307) 670-7851How a foundation raising job goes
I come out and look
You call, and I come out to see the house myself, take measurements and ask how you use the space. Have your foundation type, basement or crawlspace access and any soil study handy, since those shape the plan.
Written estimate and a date
I write up an estimate that spells out what's included, and we pick a date together once we understand the soil. Before we start, I check with the city or county office that covers your address.
New foundation and aftercare
When the new foundation goes in, I show you the forms and the base it sits on, because that's the part you never see again. Before we leave, I tell you how to look after the new concrete while it cures and gains strength.
Foundation raising questions from Gillette homeowners
How long does raising a house take in Gillette?
Across the US, raising a house takes about 4 to 8 weeks on average, and the lifting itself usually takes 2 to 7 days once the prep is done. Those are national figures, and yours depends on the foundation type, how high it goes, the repairs underneath, inspections and the weather.
How much does house lifting cost in Gillette, WY?
House lifting, just to raise the structure, usually costs about $10,000 to $40,000 per job across the US. That covers the lift only, and repairing or replacing the foundation comes after it, so your total depends on what we find underneath. My estimate spells out what's included in your job.
Can we stay in the house while it's being raised?
No, staying in the house during the lift isn't recommended, so plan somewhere else to sleep for the lifting days. The good news is that your furniture and belongings can stay right where they are, and you only need to be away for the lifting days, not the whole job.
Who handles land rules for homes outside Gillette city limits?
Campbell County's Planning and Zoning Division handles land development rules for the unincorporated parts of the county. The county also has several flood plain areas with their own development requirements, so it's worth knowing whether your place sits in one. We take jobs in the cities and rural areas around Gillette, so ask about your address.