Foundation raising in Sherwood OR - a level house with solid support underneath
Sloping floors, sticking doors or cracked foundation walls? We plan the lift around your home's base so it ends up level and supported.
What's involved in raising a house foundation in Sherwood?
Foundation raising in Sherwood lifts a house that has settled, cracked or sits too low and puts it back on solid support. It's done either by building a new foundation underneath or by setting piers under the old one, and it's usually a job measured in weeks, not days.
Most calls start with something you can see, a floor that slopes or cracks opening up in the foundation. What moves the price most is what your house sits on, because a crawl space, a slab and a basement each take a different amount of work underneath. The size of the house matters too, and so does whether it needs a full lift or piers. The schedule turns on a design professional's check of the house before lifting, any local review and how much has to be built below. The written scope from your estimate shows each step for your house.
Why homeowners call us for foundation raising
When you call about lifting your house, you get me on site, plain answers about what's underneath, and a bid that shows exactly what you're paying for.
The owner on your job
I look at the house and write the estimate myself, then work alongside the crew through the pour and walk-through.
In business since 2021
I started this business in 2021 after years as a helper, hauling forms long before anyone let me finish an edge.
Licensed in Oregon and insured
The state contractors board says paid work improving a home generally requires a license, and we're fully licensed and insured.
Bids that are easy to compare
Our bids say plainly what's in them and what isn't, so you can line them up against other quotes fairly.
Answers to every question
Call (971) 626-0086 and ask anything, even the small stuff, and I'll explain what you'd be paying for.
Foundation raising options we'll discuss
Which way we go depends on what your house sits on, how far the foundation has moved, and what the design professional finds when they check the house.
Talk to us about foundation raising
Call (971) 626-0086 or ask for an estimate, and tell us whether your house sits on a crawl space, slab or basement.
Why Sherwood homeowners trust Sherwood Concrete with foundation raising
First I find out whether your house sits on a crawl space, slab or basement, since that decides how we get under it. I also want a design professional to check the house before anything goes up. The Portland area is exposed to Cascadia and Portland Hills fault quakes, so bring that up with them.
When the new foundation goes in, it gets the same care we give the base under a driveway or patio, with a prepared base and water running away from the house, because that hidden part decides how it holds up. If the lift leaves your garage out of line with the drive, we also do concrete driveway building.
Foundation raising questions from Sherwood
How much does it cost to raise a house near Sherwood, OR?
Raising a house in the Portland area usually costs about $10,000 to $60,000 per job, with larger homes at the higher end. What your house sits on and how much has to be built underneath move the price a lot. Your on-site estimate comes with a written scope of each step.
How long does it take to raise a house?
Most house-raising projects run 6 to 12 weeks, so put the lift on the calendar well ahead of any other work you have planned for the house. Your written scope lays out each step, so you can see where the time goes.
Does my house need an inspection before it's lifted?
A homeowner guide advises having a design professional inspect the house for structural soundness before it's lifted. Lifting a house that isn't sound can lead to expensive damage, so plan that inspection before any lifting starts.
What kind of house is easiest to raise?
Crawl space and pier-and-beam houses are usually the cheapest to raise, slab houses are harder, and basement houses cost the most. A crawl space already has open room under the floor, while basement walls usually have to be rebuilt or filled.
How do I compare bids for raising my house?
Start by checking whether each price is lift-only or turnkey. A lift-only price leaves the utility disconnects, the new foundation and the reconnection to separate contracts, while a turnkey price puts all of it in one number. If a bid uses piers, ask whether the crew is approved by the pier maker, since one maker's system is installed only by trained, authorized and certified dealers.
Do I need a permit to raise my house in Sherwood?
Your local building department is the place to ask, because the state building codes office says project questions about permits, zoning and land use have to go to them. If your lot is in a floodplain, the city or county issues the floodplain development permit locally. We go over permits at the estimate, agree on who applies and help with the paperwork when your project needs it.
What happens when you call about foundation raising in Sherwood?
We plan the job around your house and your calendar, and you'll know who's doing each part, including any permit, before a jack goes under it.
Call or send a message
Call (971) 626-0086 or send a message through the form, and tell us what you're seeing, like sloping floors or cracks in the foundation.
I walk it with you
I come out to your property myself, walk the house with you, and look at what it sits on and how far it has moved.
Your written scope
You get a written scope that lists each step, from what goes underneath to cleanup, and we agree on who applies for any permit.
The work and walk-through
Once you're ready, we pick a date, the crew and I do the work, and I walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Foundation raising in Sherwood and the cities around it
We're based in Sherwood and raise houses here and in the cities around it. Pick your city below, or if you're nearby and don't see it listed, give us a call and ask.
Get a Sherwood Concrete estimate for your lift
Call (971) 626-0086 or use the form, and keep any notes from a design professional or past repairs handy for the visit.