Are you a Louisiana homeowner who has experienced flood damage from any of the natural disasters that have occurred in the last couple years? If you are, then you are probably looking to either rebuild and repair your home or purchase a new one altogether. If you’re looking to repair your home, has the idea of raising your home ever crossed your mind? Home raising has become a popular home repair method over recent years, and it could be the facelift your home needs. If you’re worried that the home raising cost will deter you from considering home raising then let us tell you why it shouldn’t.
Having your home raised tends to be more practical than rebuilding or buying a new one for a few reasons. If you’re looking to stay in the same location but don’t want to spend the time and money rebuilding, raising your home allows you to do just that. It allows you to remain in the home you love while adding a better support structure that lifts your home from its original foundation. The newly elevated structure matches your home’s aesthetic and better protects it from flood damage.
Also, searching the housing market for a new home can be a difficult and frustrating task that often times ends in disappointment rather than success. It’s a tough and unpredictable market that comes with major setbacks if you don’t have the proper knowledge or understanding of how it operates and what exactly it is you’re looking for. Raising your home eliminates this hassle and gives you more control over fulfilling your goals the way you wish to.
Now what exactly will the home raising cost be at this point? The home raising cost varies depending on a few factors including:
- House size
- Condition of the foundation
- Number of stories
- Structural integrity
- Permits
- Labor
- Special home additions
Normally, the average of home raising costs range from $11,000 to $15,500. Once all the factors listed above have been considered though, the average home raising cost can range anywhere between $30,000 and $100,000. Although the range is wide, FEMA does provide grants to some homeowners to help with the costs. Those who have experienced flood damage and do not have the necessary funds to lift their homes must fill out grant applications in order to be deemed eligible. Talk to your parish representatives today to find out if you fit the criteria to have your home raised.
