1. Flooring and House Rising to protect your Home
In some areas in the world the concept of raising your house seems a bit foreign but in
Australia, especially with some of the torrential downpours we have, it is a practical
necessity. Raising your home is often an exercise undertaken to protect it from natural
disasters such as flooding.
The concept is not a new one to Queenslanders and raising and restumping Brisbane
has become quite the norm. What needs to be remembered is that this is done to help
shore up the foundations and protect your greatest assets from the vagaries of Mother
Nature. Due to the type of ground many Queenslanders had to build on, a lot of houses are
perched up on stumps. Heavy rains and shifting soil can create a scenario where these
stumps need to be periodically replaced.
This is vital to maintaining the structural integrity of your home or you could, during the
next major flood, find yourself rowing your house to safety. Mobile homes are not
everyone’s cup of tea so make a plan to restump your house as soon as possible when it is
necessary. This is not the area to skimp and save on and is certainly not something that you
should be putting off indefinitely.
House raising Brisbane is a fairly short process, depending on the house itself and takes
about two to four weeks. The downside is that you will not be able to stay in the house
whilst it is being raised but you will be able to leave most of your furniture in place. On the
bright side, moving back in will give you the perfect excuse to throw another house warming
party for yourself, friends and family to celebrate the newfound safety of your home.
Naturally, it is not a cheap process but there are instances where your insurance may cover
it. Also check with your local council and see if there are any government grants available to
help you out. Even if you end up having to foot the bill yourself, you will find that it
increases the value of your house and such houses that have been raised are easier to
resell. Combine this with the knowledge that your house, family and belongings will be safe
during the next flood or earthquake and you will soon see that this is a process which is well
worth the money spent on it. Protecting your assets and family should be high on your own
agenda.
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