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Possibly, but I was standing at the eves line (4 mtrs), so I cant see how I could build any higher if the limit is 7?

Bad news, was up on the roof today, could only see a tiny patch of water, not even a glimpse (well maybe by recent market claims). So its a no go ! Never mind.

100k might put it out of our reach, how would we finance this on 50k equity?

thanks Rick, thats where I will head. Who should I consult though to see if the project is worthwhile? Or should I trust my own judgement.

good tips khangu. this thread is turning out to be a wealth of knowledge for raising a house. astroboy, I have seen prices for steel, and its half what you are suggesting. It may not be apples for apples though? I have seen 8 houses in the area just today that are being raised, and...

Yeah that idea is a goody, but its obviouslly only if your renting it out, and I presume thats why glen mentioned the downstairs flat.

I have thought of another obstacle. What if the house is not structurally sound? Who will be able to tell me if my house is ok to be lifted? Builder? Engineer?

Rick thanks so much. 7m under the eaves huh, Im trying to figure out what that means, if the roof peak down to too eaves is around 3 metres high, that means the total is around 10m, so thats an increase right? Do you reckon they will display the changes on their site, I hope so. I...

Im going to check the view this arvo by standing at the height of my gutters. I am thinking the best way to go would be to get it raised, lay a slab and take it from there. Wiring, plumbing, raising and new slab for $20k ? I know a concreter, but no plumbers and sparkies. Does anyone...

This is an excellent thread, I couldnt find this info on the web anywhere, and there are very few raising companies with web sites. khangu that information is fantastic, thank you, 8.5mtr is about 11 ft higher than it is currently, so that is plenty. what would be the likely reasons the...

If the current stumping was slightly imbalanced, then this would become an even more attractive idea (seeing as it may require some restumping). Which Im not sure if it does, but it occasionally gets a door jam. So how much, Im very interested.

I have a property 300mtr from wtr front. If it was riased it would have water views. Is raising a house worth it just to get water views. Its probably worth 210ish now, and houses with bay views built in down stairs are around $380-$400, ones just on poles around $350-$360. So what kinda...