Time Lapse of a Home Elevation Done in Houston, TX
In the Westbury subdivision, a homeowner whose home was flooded during Harvey has their home elevated by Olshan Foundation Repair. Olshan, who has been serving Houston since 1933, specializes in elevating homes above base flood elevation. After the elevation is complete, the home is finished through a process known as build-back, which includes a variety of options to enhance curb appeal. Home Elevation is a great way to protect your home from flood dangers. If you are interested in a free Home Elevation Consultation, please visit olshanfoundation.com or call (713) 223-1900.
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I’m from Houston area and had no idea this was done to prevent future flooding. But I have seen a few houses in certain areas that look higher and have high front door compared to other houses around them. Now I know what they had done. Amazing work but I think I’d have to just move because I imagine this costs about as much as half the value of the house.
It turned out nice. The block work looked tight in the end... but... how can you lay block on dirt and pour concrete around it and the weight not push the column of the block straight through the pour?
Make sure to also buy the blue button so you can get back down!
Wondering what the slump is for the footing concrete was and I am not understanding why the space between the top of block and the existing perimeter grade beam was not dry packed with mortar so the new wall would pick up the load of the house rather than the piers that were put it during the process.
$100k?
I wonder how it’s holding up today?
Excellent
I want to do this to an old house that I’ve just acquired. How much does this run?
@louishmhtx
2 жыл бұрын
At least 100k for a 1 story ranch if not almost 200k. I'm guessing...
How high was the house lifted off the ground?
@OlshanSince1933
Жыл бұрын
We can lift a house anywhere from 2ft-to-22ft.
With flood mitigation, do you have any examples of foundations where flood waters flow through the underside of the house? I'm sorry if I'm not asking the question right, not too sure on the technical terminology. Thanks!
@LynnTharp1971
5 жыл бұрын
@@OlshanSince1933 Thank you!
I don't understand how the entire home being lifted X amount of feet, yet the garage doors still touch the ground as before...
@kaosbboi
2 жыл бұрын
@@gary24752 did you watch the video? I didn't understand how the garage was lifted but the doors still touched the ground. I watched it again and now understand how it was accomplished.
How much?
How much was this
I want know how much this cost ? No answer lol
@dps6198
4 жыл бұрын
As much or more than the value of your home. For that price its better to relocate to higher ground than to owe $200k on a home and another $100k to raise it.
@sbryanUtube
2 жыл бұрын
The cost to elevate can be less than the cost to repair and replace after multiple flood events. With the help of FEMA and SRL grants it is even more approachable. There are also payment plans to help.