House Moving Edmonton
Professional Home Relocation Services
When Moving Makes More Sense Than Starting Over.
Sometimes, the best way to preserve what you love is to take it with you. Whether it’s a cherished family home, a historic structure, or a house tailored to your needs, relocating your home can be a practical solution.
Shield Foundation Repair is here to guide you through this significant transition with care and professionalism.
Moving a heritage house in Edmonton
Is House Moving Right for You?
Several factors influence the feasibility of moving a house:
Favorable Conditions
- Short relocation distance.
- Clear transportation route with minimal obstacles like utility lines or trees.
- Structurally sound home suitable for lifting.
Challenging Conditions
- Long-distance moves.
- Routes with significant obstructions that are difficult to navigate.
- Homes with structural issues that complicate the moving process.
Consulting with Shield Foundation Repair can help determine if moving your home is a viable option.
Our House Moving Process
1. Planning the House Move
You should have some information on-hand:
- The blueprints of the building to determine the structural support and material of the house.
- The new location, which helps cost estimates and, feasibility of the project.
- Everything you want to move, including additions like the garage, porch, or a brick chimney.
Shield will visit your home to begin the evaluation process required to decide if the house move is a logical decision and if so, present you with a series of recommendations.
2. Coordinating Permits and Paperwork
Shield Foundation Repair can facilitate the paperwork process:
- Obtain building permits for both old and new locations.
- Hire an inspector to examine the structural integrity of the house.
- Acquire road permits from the local departments for transporting the house.
- Arrange any necessary sub-contractors
3. Coordinating Permits and Paperwork
House moving requires extensive planning and project coordination since most of the work happens before the actual move.
Shield teams will work together to disconnect the house from the foundation, utilities, and infrastructure.
4. The House Lift
Shield will dig down around the home’s foundation (or basement) and cut through to insert steel beams to jack up the structure.
We will use a unified hydraulic jacking system to separate your house from the old foundation evenly and steadily.
Beams are placed underneath the house in preparation to pull it onto dollies, which are then attached to a truck to move the house.
5. Transportation
According to the approved route, the truck will travel with the crew to get the house to the new location while watching out for obstructions like width of the road, power lines, overhead traffic lights and foliage.
The trip can take a few hours up to several days.
6. Placing the Home on the New Foundation
When the home arrives, it will move up a ramp to the lot and jacked up until the new foundation is constructed, or the home can be moved directly onto the new foundation previously prepared. Shield can have the new foundation built and ready to go as well.
Finally, reconnection of utilities, finishing the basement and sub floor (if necessary) and additions like a porch or garage.
- Planning: We assess your home's structure, including any additions like garages or porches, and evaluate the new location to develop a comprehensive moving plan.
- Permits and Paperwork: We handle the necessary permits for both the current and new locations, coordinate with inspectors, and manage any required subcontractors.
- Preparation: Our team disconnects utilities and separates the home from its foundation, preparing it for the move.
- Lifting: Using a unified hydraulic jacking system, we carefully lift the home to minimize stress and prevent damage.
- Transportation: The home is transported to the new location, with our team navigating any obstacles along the route.
- Placement: Upon arrival, the home is positioned onto the new foundation, and utilities are reconnected to restore functionality.
Why Choose Shield for Your House Moving Needs?
- Safety First: We adhere strictly to North American industry standards, prioritizing the safety of your home and family.
- Comprehensive Service: From initial assessment to project completion, we handle every aspect, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Accreditation by the Better Business Bureau, Canadian Construction Association, and Alberta Construction Association.
- Shields Transferable Lifetime Warranty
- Fully licensed and bonded services.
- Locally owned and operated in Edmonton, Alberta.
Our happy homeowners speak for us
Hear from our customers firsthand about how Shield Foundation Repair restored their peace of mind and their homes’ structural integrity.
Our commitment to customer satisfaction sets the cornerstone of faith for homeowners in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
