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Why move or raise a building? |
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What are the reasons you move buildings or houses?
Why elevate a structure or replace the foundation? |
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What kind of buildings can be moved? |
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What type of buildings do you move?
Do you move commercial buildings?
Can a masonry structure, including brick, stone and cement block, be moved or raised?
Can porches, additions, decks and attached garages be raised or moved with our home?
I was told that my home couldn’t be moved with the fireplace intact. Is this so? |
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How long does it take to move a house or building? |
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Most moves can take anywhere from one day to several weeks, depending on the size, location, age, and structural limitations. We take the utmost care and precautions to keep a safe worksite and care for your structure. |
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What are the benefits of moving a house or building? |
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Is it cost effective to move a building?
I would like to subdivide my property but my house is in the middle!
Will the resale value of my house be the same if I move it?
Is it necessary to notify my mortgage company before I move my house? |
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Foundations |
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Is it possible to put in a new foundation on an existing home?
Will Chase Building Movers build the new foundation?
Can the foundation be poured prior to the house moving to the new site?
How far can a building be moved?
Are there other moving options when utility wires come into play? |
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Costs |
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There is a quote by astronaut Alan Shephard, Jr. that we believe is very important when considering the cost factor of such a project:
“It’s a very sobering feeling to be up in space and realize that one’s safety factor was
How much will it cost to move my house?
How much does it cost to raise or lower overhead utilities? If the project is located a long distance from where your company is based, how does that add to the cost? Distance from our base of operations will not affect our bid. You will find that our pricing is very competitive. Why does it seem that the price can vary so drastically between to different building moving companies? The first thing to check is whether the company is fully insured. Chase Building Movers is fully insured. You can rest assured that you are protected. Second, unfortunately you will find that not everyone is telling you the total costs involved, from frame to finish. You can rest assured we will. Some will give you an estimate – Chase Building Movers will tell you what it will actually cost – no surprises at the end of the project. |
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Permits Needed |
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What permits are required for moving my house, and who is responsible for getting them? |
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Damages |
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Have you ever dropped a building?
What sort of damage can we expect from raising our home?
Does moving a building or house reduce its integrity?
I am located in a flood zone. Can your services help me?
Will moving an Historic building change its classification?
Have you ever dropped a building?
What sort of damage can we expect from raising our home?
Does moving a building or house reduce its integrity?
I am located in a flood zone. Can your services help me?
Will moving an Historic building change its classification? |
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Visit our Services page for more information.
Call us at (207) 646-7560 or e-mail us for more information
We keep you moving forward! |