House Raising and Restumping
There are many advantages and benefits to lifting a home, particularly in the traditional Queenslander style homes we see in the Brisbane area. Probably the biggest advantage is the extra floor space that can be achieved, without encroaching on your backyard.
How you plan to use the extra floor space under your home is completely up to you, but you may have plans to build an additional garage, add in a study or a new bedroom, or perhaps even a teenager or parents retreat.
JIT Building have a proud reputation of quality service and attention to detail when it comes to lifting and building under. We can work in collaboration with your chosen architect or designer, and ensure a high level of communication throughout the project.
Common reasons to raise a home and build underneath
- Building a garage
- Adding in a teenage or parent retreat
- A studio apartment to accommodate extended family
- Create a new income stream
- ...Or many other reasons...
How difficult is it to lift and build under?
Every project we work on is different because every client has different requests and different reasons for lifting and building under. However the basic process remains the same:
PRIOR TO THE LIFT
- Ensure all services are disconnected (electricity, water, gas, etc)
- Disconnect any external stairs
AFTER THE LIFT
- Re-instate services (ie. plumbing, drainage, electrical)
- Prep, pour and finish concrete footings and slabs
- Install steel PFC’s as per engineers requirements
- New stairs are constructed and erected to allow you to enter your newly raised home
- Construction work on upper and lower levels commences.
As mentioned above, each project is different and requires a specific process. For complete and accurate information, contact JIT Building. We’d love to work with you to bring your new home to life.
Contact JIT Building to discuss your house raising project
Jake Thomlinson – Director
JIT Building (QLD) Pty Ltd
QBCC: 1513 5494
Mobile: 0422 712 069
Email: jake@jitbuilding.com.au