Raising your home is not just about adding space — it’s an investment in the future of your property, your family, and your finances. Whether you are looking to expand your living area, protect your home from flooding, or create new opportunities for income, house raising offers a wide range of benefits. Here are just a few reasons why raising your home could be the right choice for you:
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Gain More Space for Your Family
Raising your home can double your living space, providing room for extra bedrooms, a family room, a home office, or an apartment — all without building a new addition. It is a cost-effective way to create more space for growing families, aging parents, or home-based offices.
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Economically Smart Choice
House raising is a more affordable alternative to traditional additions, up to 40-50% less expensive. It saves on labor, materials, and permits, and can increase your property value, offering a strong return on investment.
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Overcome Property Restrictions
If zoning laws limit outward expansion, raising your home on the same footprint provides a way to add space vertically without violating building codes, offering an easy solution to property restrictions.
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Preserve the Character of Your Home
Raising your home allows you to expand and modernize without compromising its original charm. You can preserve the aesthetic, architectural integrity and surroundings while adding space for your family’s needs.
OUR PROCESS
Streamlined Steps to Transform Your Home
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Get personalised quote
Receive a clear and detailed project estimate.
Meet your professional
Our expert will assess and discuss the project.
Enjoy the results
Experience the quality of our completed work.
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Create an Income Property
House raising can create a rentable space, like a basement apartment or office suite. This extra space can generate income, help with mortgage payments, or add value to your home for future resale.
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Grants and Programs
Homeowners can make house raising projects more affordable with programs like the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MHRTC), offering up to $7,500 in tax credits, and the Secondary Suite Loan Program, providing low-interest loans of up to $40,000 for building or renovating secondary units.
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Lifted my home in 2017 - so thankful! Complete success!
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We happy we had our project done by Couper construction. Everything went well and whole crew made sure things are done properly. Highly recommend this company.
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Excellent job and very knowledgeable on what they were doing.
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Why Couper Construction?
Our house raising service is dedicated to ensuring lasting safety and peace of mind. With comprehensive specialized insurance and over five decades of proven expertise, you can trust that your home is in the hands of skilled professionals.