Foundation raising in Montebello CA - your house lifted onto new, engineered support
Old foundation giving out or house sitting too low? We build the new concrete underneath so your house rests on fresh support.
What does it take to raise a house onto a new foundation?
Foundation raising in Montebello means separating your house from its foundation, lifting it on hydraulic jacks, holding it on temporary supports and building a new or extended foundation underneath so the house rests on fresh support.
Most calls start with a house that sits lower than the owner wants or an old foundation that's had its day. The price moves mostly with your foundation type, your wall finish and the size of the house. The schedule mostly waits on the engineer's design and the permit. I'll walk you through both for your house when I come out and write up the estimate.
Why homeowners pick us for foundation raising
You get straight answers from the person who'll be on your job, a clear split of who does what, and concrete laid out right before the truck shows up.
I come out myself
I look at every house myself before we quote it, and my crew does the work with me on site.
Running jobs since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after summers on concrete crews, setting forms and watching good finishers.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured for the concrete work we do under and around your house.
You know who lifts, who pours
Before you sign, we tell you who handles the lift and who builds the new concrete underneath.
Engineer's design before we dig
We want the engineer's design in hand before we start, so the new foundation matches what your house needs.
Foundation raising by foundation type
The right approach starts with what your house sits on, because that decides how the crew gets under it and how much digging and engineering the job takes.
Ask about raising your house
Call (213) 491-1072 or use the form to set up an on-site estimate for your foundation and walls.
Why homeowners trust Complete Montebello Concrete Company with foundation raising
It starts at the estimate. I look at the foundation, the walls and the ground around the house, and if your house has stucco or brick, I go over how that changes the job right there. I'd rather give you news you don't want to hear then than surprise you once the house is up on jacks.
The part that matters most is the part nobody sees later. When budgets get tight, people want to trim the digging and the packed base under the new foundation, and I'll push back, because that's what carries your house. We build to the engineer's design and leave the site clean, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions about raising a house
How much does it cost to raise a house in Montebello?
Raising a typical single-family home across the US usually costs about $20,000 to $80,000 per job, and that's a national range, not our price. Where your house lands turns on its foundation, its walls, its size and how much of the work the contract covers, so compare what each quote includes. Your own number comes from the written estimate after I see the house.
How do I know who's licensed to raise a house in California?
California's contractor board has a building moving and demolition license for contractors who raise and lower structures, including their foundations, so that's the license to ask about for the lift. That license doesn't cover alterations or repairs to the parts of the house that stay in place, so ask who's handling those.
How do I raise a house with stucco walls?
Stucco and brick veneer have to be removed or braced so they stay in place during the lift, which adds a step to the job. Ask every crew you talk to how it handles them, because the answer tells you a lot about how they plan.
Do I need an engineer to raise my house in Montebello?
You should plan on one, because guidance on raising houses in earthquake country says a design professional should check that the raised house and its foundation can take the forces expected on them. Montebello's plan review uses a seismic design rating of D and takes soil conditions from a soils report for each site, and the state's liquefaction zones, which cities must use when they issue permits, mark where foundation soils have to be investigated and fixed.
Will I need new front steps after my house is raised?
Usually, yes, because when the doors were at ground level, raising the house means building new access such as stairs, a ramp or an elevator. We build concrete steps, and if the driveway has to meet the house at a new height, we can plan a new concrete driveway with the rest of the job.
What are helical piles used for in foundation work?
Helical piles are steel shafts screwed into the ground to carry weight, and one maker's manual says they suit repair work near existing foundations because portable equipment can put them in tight indoor spaces without vibration. Whether they belong under your house is a call for the engineer's design.
What happens when you call about raising your house?
We plan each raising job around your house, your walls and the engineer's design, so you know who's doing what before anything moves.
Call or send a message
Call (213) 491-1072 or send the form, and we get back to you to set up a visit at your house.
I see the house
I come out myself, look at the foundation, the walls and the yard, and ask how you use the house.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate laying out what the job includes, so you can hold it up against any other quote.
Prep, pour and cleanup
Once you say go, we plan the prep and pour, keep to the city's weekday and weekend work hours, and I stay until it's cleaned up.
Foundation raising in Montebello and nearby cities
We're based in Montebello and raise houses across the cities around it, like Monterey Park and Whittier. Here, the city's Building and Safety Division asks you to check with it before any project, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the application and inspections.
Ask Complete Montebello Concrete Company for an estimate
If you already have engineer's drawings or a soils report, mention it when you call (213) 491-1072, so we can look it over at the visit.