Foundation raising in Brandon, MS - a lift that's planned before anything moves
Floors sloping, doors sticking, or a house sitting too low? We plan the lift with you first, then raise your house slowly and smoothly.
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What does it take to raise a house in Brandon?
Foundation raising in Brandon, MS lifts your house slowly and smoothly so it sits higher, and on some jobs the foundation under it gets replaced while it's up. Most of the job is planning, and the lift itself is the short part.
Usually you're reading this because the floors have started to slope, the doors stick, or the house sits lower than you'd like, and you want to know what a raise really involves before anyone touches it. The price mostly turns on your foundation type, how far the house goes up, whether the foundation gets replaced and what repairs turn up once we're under it. The schedule moves with the prep work, the permit, the weather and inspections. We're based in Brandon and work across the cities around it, including Jackson, Pearl, Flowood and Madison, and I'll come out and write your quote so you can see what's included and what isn't.
How do you know if your house needs to be raised?
Floors that slope or dip
A marble rolls to one side of the room, or a hallway feels like it runs downhill. That usually means one part of the foundation has settled more than the rest, and the longer it goes, the more the frame above twists to follow it.
Doors that stick or won't latch
A door that closed fine last year now rubs at the top corner, or a window won't slide. When an opening goes out of square, it's usually the house moving underneath, and planing the door only hides it until it sticks again.
Cracks running off door corners
Diagonal cracks climb out of the corners of doors and windows, or a line of floor tile splits. These often come from settling, and a crack you patch without fixing the cause tends to open right back up.
A house that sits too low
Water creeps up close to the floor line in a hard rain, or the house sits lower than you're comfortable with. Raising lifts the whole structure, and putting it off means every heavy storm is another test of your floors.
How our foundation raising works, from planning to set-down
It starts before any equipment shows up. I come out, look at what kind of foundation you have and how much the house has settled, and we talk through when to book, where you'll stay for the lift days and what has to be disconnected. Before lift day you empty the crawlspace or basement, and the plumbing, electric, gas, heating and cooling, phone and internet all get disconnected, because a house can't go up with lines still tied to the ground. Then our crew raises it slowly and smoothly, and I'm on site checking the work as it goes. If your house has settled a lot, I'll tell you up front that drywall or tile can crack. It's rare, but the more a house has moved over the years and the more structural trouble it's had, the higher that chance is. If there's one place I won't help you save money, it's the planning, because that's what decides how lift day goes.
Raising a house nearly always touches the concrete around it. A patio, walk or stoop that's tied into the house may need concrete cutting so it doesn't bind or break as the house comes up. And once the house sits higher, the slab out front often needs to rise to meet it, which is where concrete driveway building comes in.
Raising to elevate the house
This suits a house that needs to sit higher but has a foundation still worth keeping. We lift the structure and set it at its new height, which keeps the job simpler than replacing what's under it.
Lifting and replacing the foundation
This suits a house whose foundation is worn out, because while the house is up is the one chance to put something new under it. It's a bigger job, and I'll tell you at the estimate whether your house really needs it.
Get a written foundation raising quote for your house
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, walk the house with you and explain the quote. It's free, and there's no pressure to book.
Call (601) 591-9020- Based in
- Brandon, MS 39042
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
What happens after you call us about raising your house?
Here's how a foundation raise runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through at the end, so you know who you'll be talking to at each step.
Call or send a message
You call (601) 591-9020 or use the form, and we set a time for me to come out. It helps to have your address, your foundation type and the timing you'd like ready.
I walk the house with you
I look at the foundation, hear what you want and write the quote out so you can see what's included and what isn't. That written quote is your real figure, so you're not left guessing from averages.
We settle the permit first
We sort out the permit question with you before any work starts. Once that's settled, we put your lift on the calendar.
We lift, then walk it together
Our crew does the prep and the lift while I check the work as it goes. At the end I walk the finished job with you and answer whatever questions you've got.
Why Brandon homeowners call Brandon Concrete Company to raise a house
The person who quotes it checks it
I do every estimate visit myself, and I'm on site checking while our crew does the work. You're not explaining your house to one person and hearing a different story from the next.
A quote explained line by line
I sat at kitchen tables explaining concrete quotes for years before I learned the trade on crews, and I started this business in 2023 because a lot of the bad work I saw began with a quote nobody explained. When you know why each step is there, you can hold us to it.
A licensed, insured crew on your job
We're licensed and insured. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors requires residential contractors to be licensed by the board, and Brandon's guide notes that state law calls for a residential builder's or remodeler's license on any remodel job over $10,000.00, so ask anyone you're considering to show theirs.
On a house raise, the planning decides how lift day goes, so that's where we start. Request your estimate or call (601) 591-9020.
Raising a house in Brandon: permits, flood records and nearby work
The City of Brandon requires a permit when someone plans to alter, repair or move a structure, and its list names that work, not foundation raising by name, so whether your raise needs one isn't settled until the city weighs in. The city tells owners who aren't sure to call the Building Department before starting, because skipping that call can delay the job and add cost. We make that question part of the planning, and when your job needs a permit, we handle it as your licensed contractor so it isn't left on you.
Flood records matter on a raise too. If your house is in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area, FEMA says the community's permit file has to hold an official record that new buildings and substantial improvements there are properly elevated, and it encourages its Elevation Certificate for that record, which you can also use to get flood insurance. The state's flood map page still lists the effective date of Rankin County's revised flood study as to be determined, so it's worth confirming where your address stands before deciding how high to go. We work through the same planning on jobs in Pearl and Flowood.
Questions about foundation raising in Brandon
Call (601) 591-9020How much does it cost to raise a house in Brandon, MS?
Raising a house just to elevate it usually costs about $10,000 to $40,000 per job across the US, so treat that as a national range and not our price. Where your house lands depends on the foundation type, how far it goes up and what repairs turn up. My written quote shows you exactly what's in yours.
Does it cost more to lift a house and replace the foundation?
Yes, lifting the house and replacing the foundation costs more than raising it alone, and putting in a basement can cost more still. I'll go over which one your house actually needs at the estimate, before you start comparing numbers.
How long does it take to raise a house, and how far ahead should I book?
Nationally, the whole process takes 4 to 8 weeks on average, and the lift itself takes 2 to 7 days once the prep is done. House lifting companies schedule at least 2 to 6 weeks ahead, and rushing adds real cost in extra labor and materials, so calling early saves you money. Permits, weather and inspections can still move the date.
Who should pull the permit for a foundation raise in Brandon?
In Brandon you can pull the permit yourself, but that makes you the general contractor and personally liable for accidents on the job. Whoever pulls it carries that responsibility, which is why we take it on for you when your job needs one.
Can I stay in my house while it's being lifted?
No, being inside during the lift isn't recommended, so plan somewhere else to stay for the lift days. You don't have to pack up the house, because your furniture and belongings can stay right where they are.
How do I find out what lifting method the crew will use?
Ask at the estimate, because methods differ and some attach bracing through holes in the walls that can be repaired afterward. I'll tell you which way we plan to lift your house and what that means for your walls.
Concrete work that often comes with a house raise
Concrete cutting
If a patio, walk or stoop is tied to your house, a clean saw cut separates it first so the house can rise without pulling the slab along.
Concrete driveway building
A house that sits higher often leaves the driveway meeting the garage or walk at the wrong height, and a new pour can bring them back in line.
Service areas for foundation raising around Brandon
Brandon Concrete Company is based in Brandon, Mississippi, and we work across the cities around it, including Jackson and Madison. The 11 areas below each have their own page, and they aren't the only places we work.
Brandon, MS
Start planning your house raise now
Have your address, your foundation type and the timing you'd like ready when you call (601) 591-9020 or send the form, so the first visit gets straight to your house.