House Lifting & Flood Elevation

Raising a house is structural work with a flood-compliance objective. The design has to carry the building during the lift, land it on a new foundation, and satisfy both the building department and the flood ordinance that prompted the work.

Scope

• Structural design for elevation and new foundation
• Base flood elevation and flood zone analysis
• Pile, pier and foundation design
• Temporary support and lifting sequence review
• FEMA and local flood ordinance compliance
• Elevation Certificate coordination
• Utility, access and egress redesign at the new level

Who we work with

South Shore and waterfront homeowners, contractors performing lifts, and owners facing flood insurance requirements.

Where we deliver this

Across every town in Nassau and Suffolk, the East End and all five boroughs:

• Long Island
• New York City
• The Hamptons
• Hempstead
• North Hempstead
• Oyster Bay
• Glen Cove
• Long Beach
• Babylon
• Brookhaven
• East Hampton
• Huntington
• Islip
• Riverhead
• Shelter Island
• Smithtown
• Southampton
• Southold

Related services

• Professional Engineering Services
• Structural Engineering
• Civil & Site Engineering
• Design & Construction Documents
• Inspections & Site Observation
• Forensic Engineering
• Engineering Reports & Certifications
• Permitting & Expediting
• Violations, Open Permits & Compliance
• Legalizations
• Additions & New Construction
• NYC DOB & Agency Filings
• Pool Design & Permitting
• Health Department Permitting
• Project & Construction Management
• Variances & Zoning Relief
• Property File Review
• Certificates of Occupancy & Compliance
• Accessory Apartments & Conversions
• Wetlands & Environmental Permitting
• Solar Structural Letters
• Storm & Insurance Damage Assessment
• Demolition & Change of Use
• Construction Cost Estimating

Related guides

• Flood zones and house lifting on the South Shore

Common questions