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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. |