Pier and Beam Home Raising in Lafayette, LA

Sagging floors? Sitting too low? If your pier and beam home needs to be lifted, we raise it the right way — safe, solid, and up to code.

□ Call Justin at 337-329-9603

Why Raise a Pier and Beam Home?

If your home's sinking, sagging, or sitting too low to stay dry, raising it may be the only real fix. In South Louisiana, house raising is common for pier and beam homes that have settled over time or need to meet updated flood zone requirements.

  • Fix foundation issues caused by poor drainage, soil movement, or rot
  • Protect your home from floodwaters and lower your flood insurance premium
  • Level out sloping floors and doors that don’t close right
  • Make room for new beams, joists, or subfloor repairs
  • Get underneath the house safely to make plumbing or HVAC repairs

What’s Included in Our Service

  • On-site evaluation of crawlspace and pier condition
  • Permit handling within Lafayette city/parish
  • Support cribbing and temporary bracing at load points
  • Safe hydraulic lifting of the home
  • Inspection and rebuilding of piers, beams, and sills
  • Final leveling and subfloor shimming
  • Cleanup and post-lift walkthrough with homeowner

Why Crawl Space Height Matters

  • Low clearance makes plumbing and HVAC access nearly impossible
  • Trapped moisture leads to mold, rot, and subfloor damage
  • Inspections during resale may require certain crawlspace height
  • New elevation requirements may apply based on flood zone or insurance
  • Raising gives your house room to breathe and extend its life

Our Process

  1. Crawlspace Inspection & Structural Walkthrough: We evaluate everything that could affect the lift — piers, beams, attached structures, moisture, and access.
  2. Scope, Quote & Permits: Detailed pricing, clear scope, permit handling, and planning for brick skirting, slab add-ons, or stair removal/rebuild.
  3. Prep & Protection: Build cribbing stacks, support beams, and prep the home for lifting while addressing disconnects or slab elements.
  4. Controlled Lifting: We raise the house evenly using hydraulic jacks with structural monitoring throughout.
  5. Rebuild & Lock In: Install new piers, anchor beams, re-shim, and lock in your structure clean and level.
  6. Final Walkthrough & Clean-Up: Confirm results, clean the site, and walk through any next steps or long-term recommendations.

What Type of House Lift Do You Need?

Not every job is full-service. Some homeowners want to handle parts of the work themselves. Here's how we break it down:

□️ House Lifting & Leveling (DIY-Friendly Option)

  • We lift and level the home
  • Utilities stay disconnected
  • Temporary bracing and cleanup left to the homeowner
  • Ideal for folks doing part of the work themselves

□ Home Raising (Turnkey Service)

  • We lift, rebuild, reconnect utilities, rebuild stairs, and clean up
  • Everything is done for you — ready to move back in

Not sure which one’s right? Call Justin at 337-329-9603 and we’ll talk it through.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to raise a house in Lafayette?
Most jobs take 3 to 5 working days, depending on access and scope.

Do I need to move out?
Usually no — but we’ll let you know if utilities need to be disconnected or if the job affects livability.

What about laundry rooms on slabs?
We detach the structure and frame in a subfloor so it lifts with the home — slab stays behind.

Will I need permits?
Yes, for full lifts — and we handle them for you through Lafayette city or parish.

What if my crawlspace is too low?
That’s a big reason to raise. We’ll assess and recommend the right clearance based on use and code.

Can I do part of the work myself?
Yep. We offer a lift-and-level-only package if you want to finish things out yourself.

Service Area

We raise pier and beam homes throughout Lafayette Parish and nearby towns in South Louisiana. We’ve worked in:

  • Lafayette
  • Youngsville
  • Scott
  • Carencro
  • Broussard
  • Duson
  • Maurice
  • New Iberia
  • Abbeville
  • Erath

Don’t see your town? Call Justin — if you’ve got a crawlspace and South Louisiana soil, we’ve probably worked nearby.

Trusted by Homeowners in Lafayette

Licensed. Insured. Reviewed. Here's what people are saying:

“Justin and his crew raised our 1950s home safely and kept us informed the whole time. Super clean work and great communication.” – New Iberia homeowner

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0 Rating on Google

Ready to Raise Your Home?

Call Justin now and get a straight answer with no runaround.

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