Process for Moving or Lifting a Structure

• Whatcom House Movers determines if the building/structure can be raised / moved.
• An acceptable route for transporting the structure is determined by Mover.
  
• A Housemoving Contract is signed by customer and a deposit is given to the Mover.
  
• Moving permits are arranged by Mover.
  
• Mover correlates the route with the utility companies, police and fire departments, and public works.
  

Process of Loading a Building or Structure

• Holes are made in the foundation of the structure.
• Steel beams are inserted into the holes.
  
• The steel beams are leveled and shored.
  
• When it is supported entirely on steel beams, the building is raised hydraulically.
  
• Wheeled dollies are installed to transport the structure.
  
• A prime mover tractor is attached via a hydraulically controlled bolster beam mounte on the fifth wheel link of the tractor.
  

Process of Transporting a Building or Structure

• A day and time to move structure is determined by Movers to be one that minimize business disruption.
  
• Whatcom Housemovers' Crew are on site ready to relocate structure to new site.
  
• Utility crews are on site to assist with removing and replacing of power lines.
  
• Police and certified flaggers are on site to assist in the relocation of structure.
  
• Actual move/raise of structure is relocated to new site.
  

Process of Lowering a Building or Structure

• Building/structure is place on a specific site previously determined by customer.
• Building/structure is leveled and shored.
  
• New foundation is installed by Mover or customer.
  
• When the customer is ready, the Mover will lower building/structure onto new foundation.
  

The process of moving, lifting of a structure or 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. We are here to serve our customers.

A satisfied customer is one of our foremost goals. A list of customers is available upon request to any potential customer.