Flood elevation of homes

Raise your home above the next flood

Elevation protects the house and can reduce flood insurance. Describe your home in 2 minutes and licensed local contractors and engineers get back to you.

  • Free, no obligation: you decide whether to follow up.
  • No more than 3 professional(s), matched to the service and your area: no mass solicitation.
  • Your contact details are shared only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Describe your project

About 2 minutes Free No obligation

Step 1 of 4 What do you need?
Step 2 of 4 Tell us about your project
Project type
Current foundation
You are
FEMA flood zone (optional)
Step 3 of 4 Where and when?
When would you like to start?
Add details (optional)

Do not enter your contact details here: they are requested in the next step.

Step 4 of 4 How can professionals reach you?

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How it works

  1. You describe your project

    Service, location, timeline and a few details. The request is free for you.

  2. We review the request

    An incomplete or inconsistent request may need more details or may not be shared.

  3. No more than 3 professional(s)

    With your consent, the request is offered to verified professionals serving your area. They pay to access it.

  4. You choose freely

    Professionals contact you directly. You are under no obligation to accept any quote.

Full transparency

This service is free for the person making the request. It is paid for by professionals: they pay to access requests that match their skills and service area. A request is shared with no more than 3 professional(s), and only if you agreed. We do not perform the services shown ourselves and do not recommend one professional over another.

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Why use our service

One request, professionals from your area

  • Save time

    Instead of searching for and calling several companies, you describe your project once.

  • Professionals near you

    Your request is only offered to professionals who serve your area and offer this service.

  • You stay in control

    No more than 3 professional(s), no obligation to accept a quote, and your data can be deleted at any time.

Regulations

Good to know before you ask

Elevating a house in a flood zone requires plans sealed by a licensed engineer and a permit from the community, which sets the required height. FEMA mitigation grants, administered by the states and communities, can fund part of the work for eligible owners.

An Elevation Certificate before and after the work documents the result for flood insurance. We do not perform the work ourselves and do not show prices.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How high must the house be raised?

At least to the height set by your community's floodplain rules, usually the base flood elevation plus a safety margin (freeboard).

Can FEMA help pay for elevation?

FEMA mitigation grants, applied for through your state and community, can fund elevation for eligible properties. Contact your floodplain manager.

Can I live in the house during the work?

Usually not: utilities are disconnected while the house is lifted and the new foundation is built.

All frequently asked questions

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