Atlas Shoring & Home Elevation Services
What We Do
Home Elevation
Foundation Repair
Shoring and Leveling
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Home Lifting and Elevation
Home Lifting is a process that can be used to reduce the risk of flooding by raising an existing home or building above the base flood elevation. Having lifted many houses and buildings, the team at Atlas Shoring & Home Elevation is experienced in lifting all foundation types and layouts. Upon completion of an elevation project, the home is secured and stabilized upon its newly constructed foundation system designed by structural engineers. Homes and buildings which are elevated above the government-mandated height requirement for flood hazard typically qualify for a reduced annual flood insurance rate.
Have you experienced any damage to your home in the last year or so, whether it be water damage or structural damage? Have you ever considered home elevation? Home elevation is when your house is raised from its foundation and placed upon a more elevated structure such as a heightened slab or upright pylons. Home elevation is a complex process, but the final outcome is always worth it.
There are a few reasons homeowners choose to elevate, or raise, their homes. The number one reason being to avoid the risk of flooding, especially here in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas are extremely susceptible to flooding, so having your home raised helps reduce the chances of flooding significantly. Other reasons people want their homes elevated include giving their home a better support structure, adding a more striking visual attractiveness, and of course, safety precautions.
Elevating your home can be quite rewarding for you and your family. It gives your home a whole new aesthetic appeal that can’t be quite replicated with a new paint job or the like. Whether you would like to raise your home just a few inches, a foot, or a whole story, we will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you are receiving the elevated home of your dreams. If you have experienced the plethora of hurricanes and spells of flooding that have plagued Southeastern Louisiana over the past few decades then you are aware of the many benefits that come along with having your home elevated. It has been proven to save you and your loved ones’ time, money, and heartache.
We pride ourselves on our level of craftsmanship and professionalism. Let us be the ones to assist you in elevating your home.
Foundation Repair
A strong foundation is paramount to the stability of your home. Its purpose is to transfer the load of your house to the soil beneath it in order to prevent settlement. That means when shifting soils and water problems cause your foundation to fail, you know repairs need to be made. When it comes to restoring foundation support to your home, only Atlas Shoring & Home Elevation has the experience and solutions you need.
In order to provide optimal solutions to our customers, Atlas Shoring & Home Elevation offers numerous foundation repair services. These methods are engineered and tested to ensure they provide the highest quality solutions to homeowners. The wide range of applications of our steel pile systems allows us to take on virtually any foundation repair project.
These services include:
- Interior Floor Repair
- Leaning Chimney Repair
- Concrete Slab Repair
- Retaining Wall & Seawall Repair
- Multi-Family Residences
Shoring and Leveling
House leveling is a common home construction process that has become a popular practice for house shoring in Louisiana. It is the process of raising a house from its foundation and placing it on a heightened structure, often metal beams or pylons, in order to distribute the house’s weight equally and provide a more secure base for it. A house’s foundation is critical for ensuring its durability and longevity. Without a strong foundation, your home is susceptible to structural damage such as potential collapsing or cave-ins.
House leveling can be a homeowner’s saving grace. Not only does it save you from having to search the housing market for a new home, but it can also add to the value of your home when you do decide to finally sell it. It also helps protect your home from flood damage since it no longer sits directly on the ground.
How do you know if your home is in need of house leveling? Well first, an inspection of your home’s foundation is done to help identify whether the structural problem lies within the interior or exterior.
Most interior problems include:
• cracks in the walls
• windows that stick
• doors sticking or dragging when being closed
• floors that are cracked or unleveled
• gaps between ceiling and wall
• gaps between wall and floor
Most exterior problems include:
• sagging or unleveled roofline
• bricks leaning away from garage opening
• cracks that lie in the brickwork
• fireplace begins to lean away from your house
• exterior trim separating from respective corners
Once the source of the foundation issue has been pinpointed and properly fixed, the house leveling process can begin. Houses can be raised from mere inches off the ground to more than ten feet from the ground level. It’s entirely up to the homeowner how high they wish to raise their home though. The price range for house leveling varies depending on how high you wish to raise your house, the materials used, and the labor. The house shoring method has been found to be more favorable amongst both home elevation companies and Louisiana homeowners.
Atlas Shoring & Home Elevation is a team for Louisiana approved contractors who specialize in house shoring in Baton Rouge. They are dedicated professionals who take the time to make sure each house shoring project is handled responsibly and efficiently. We are Louisiana natives and homeowners ourselves, so we know the amount of stress and anxiety that comes along with home renovations. We’re here to save you from the headaches and make the construction process quick and easy so that you can finally enjoy the house of your dreams.
