Whatcom House Movers



 
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.


 
 
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