If you are one of the many Louisiana homeowners considering a home elevation to protect your home against future flood damage, you are probably concerned about the cost.  A home elevation is a big, complex job.  To do it properly without causing unnecessary damage, you will need to hire an experienced home elevation contractor with state of the art equipment. There is no question that a well-executed home elevation by an experienced professional home elevation contractor requires a significant investment.

Among the costs involved are architectural costs to design the new foundation and other improvements.  A structural engineer will be needed to sign off on the elevation plan.  Permits must be obtained from the local authorities.  There will be contractor’s fee for the work, the cost of materials to build the foundation, and excavation and demolition of the existing foundation.  There may also be costs incurred for disconnection and reconnecting to the utilities including gas, electric, water, cable, and telephone.

The good news is that many Louisiana homeowners may qualify for house raising financing through one or more of the federal and state flood damage mitigation programs such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Severe Repetitive Loss Program, Increased Cost of Compliance, Louisiana Road Home Program and others.

Many qualified homeowners have had the entire cost of their home elevation paid through taking advantage of these funding options.  That’s right – in many cases, the entire cost of a professional home elevation by an experienced home elevation contractor is covered by grants received through one or more of these programs.

To find out more about these programs and whether you qualify, contact a reputable home elevation contractor who provides assistance with grant applications.