Goodwin House Moving - Raising Checklist
Raising a home can be just as difficult as moving one.
We've provided a checklist to help guide you when preparing for a house raise:
Permits and Paperwork
_____ Sign contract with Goodwin House Moving and mail with acceptance money
_____ Purchase City building permit
_____ Check City zoning regulations and lot position
_____ Call "One Call" for buried lines
IA: 800-292-8989 IL: 800-892-0123 MO: 800-DIG-RITE
_____ Cement contractors should be ready to start after we have completed the raise
_____ Payment is due in full upon completion of job
Getting Your House or Building Ready to Raise
_____ Disconnect plumbing, gas, electrical wiring and utility wiring, such as cable and/or satellite
_____ Disconnect water heater, furnace, duct work and remove from basement
_____ Disconnect and remove air conditioner
_____ Remove everything below floor joists from basement - including non-bearing walls
_____ Remove garage, decks, sheds and porch(s) if required
_____ Remove chimney
_____ Have solid corrugated plastic pipe ready to put on down spouts
_____ Read back of proposal for complete list of owner responsibilities
MOBILE HOMES ONLY:
_____ Remove axles, hitches and tie downs
_____ Remove skirting
Foundation Preparation
_____ Install permanent beam knockouts where needed
_____ Install temporary blockouts per Goodwin House Moving instructions
_____ Cut off anchor bolts flush with sill
_____ Have sill sealer ready to install around perimeter of foundation
_____ Make basement 1 to 1½ inches smaller overall than the dimensions of the house so that sill hangs over foundation ½" to ¾"
_____ Make sure pier pads or footers are in place
Raise Day
_____ Come with camera, video camera and lawn chairs
If you have any questions please call us anytime!
319-653-5644 or email: recycle@goodwinhousemoving.com
We've provided a checklist to help guide you when preparing for a house raise:
Permits and Paperwork
_____ Sign contract with Goodwin House Moving and mail with acceptance money
_____ Purchase City building permit
_____ Check City zoning regulations and lot position
_____ Call "One Call" for buried lines
IA: 800-292-8989 IL: 800-892-0123 MO: 800-DIG-RITE
_____ Cement contractors should be ready to start after we have completed the raise
_____ Payment is due in full upon completion of job
Getting Your House or Building Ready to Raise
_____ Disconnect plumbing, gas, electrical wiring and utility wiring, such as cable and/or satellite
_____ Disconnect water heater, furnace, duct work and remove from basement
_____ Disconnect and remove air conditioner
_____ Remove everything below floor joists from basement - including non-bearing walls
_____ Remove garage, decks, sheds and porch(s) if required
_____ Remove chimney
_____ Have solid corrugated plastic pipe ready to put on down spouts
_____ Read back of proposal for complete list of owner responsibilities
MOBILE HOMES ONLY:
_____ Remove axles, hitches and tie downs
_____ Remove skirting
Foundation Preparation
_____ Install permanent beam knockouts where needed
_____ Install temporary blockouts per Goodwin House Moving instructions
_____ Cut off anchor bolts flush with sill
_____ Have sill sealer ready to install around perimeter of foundation
_____ Make basement 1 to 1½ inches smaller overall than the dimensions of the house so that sill hangs over foundation ½" to ¾"
_____ Make sure pier pads or footers are in place
Raise Day
_____ Come with camera, video camera and lawn chairs
If you have any questions please call us anytime!
319-653-5644 or email: recycle@goodwinhousemoving.com
Contact Information
Goodwin House Moving, Inc.
2964 Coppock Road
Washington, IA 52353 USA
E-mail: recycle@goodwinhousemoving.com
Office: (319) 653-5644
2964 Coppock Road
Washington, IA 52353 USA
E-mail: recycle@goodwinhousemoving.com
Office: (319) 653-5644