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The Process of Moving
/ Raising a Structure
Process
of determining the moving / raising of a structure:
qWhatcom
House Movers determines if the building/structure
can be raised/moved
qAn
acceptable route for transporting the structure is
determined by Mover
qA
Housemoving Contract is signed by customer and a deposit
is given to the Mover
qMoving
permits are arranged by Mover
qMover
correlates the route with the utility companies,
police and fire departments, and public works
Process
followed when loading a building/structure:
qHoles
are made in the foundation of the structure
qSteel
beams are inserted into the holes
qThe
steel beams are leveled and shored
qWhen
it is supported entirely on steel beams, the building is
raised hydraulically
qWheeled
dollies are installed to transport the structure
qA
prime mover tractor is attached via a hydraulically
controlled bolster beam mounted on the fifth wheel link
of the tractor
Process
of transporting a building/structure:
qA
day and time to move structure is determined by Movers
to be one that minimizes business disruption
qWhatcom
House Movers' Crew are on site ready to relocate
structure to new site
qUtility
crews are on site to assist with removing and replacing
of power lines
qPolice
and certified flaggers are on site to assist in the
relocation of structure
qActual
move/raise of structure is relocated to new site
Process
of lowering a building/structure:
qBuilding/structure
is place on a specific site previously
determined by customer
qBuilding/structure
is leveled and shored
qNew
foundation is installed by Mover or customer
qWhen
the customer is ready, the Mover will lower
building/structure onto new foundation
The
process of moving/raising a structure/building
requires the careful planning and the coordination
of many specialized workers. Whatcom House Movers
recognizes the importance of this process and the
importance of a satisfied customer. A satisfied
customer is one of our foremost goals. A list of
customers is available upon request to any potential
customer. Do not hesitate to contact our office
either via email/fax/telephone. |