Here are steps to follow if you want to move/lift your building:

• *Check with your local municipal building inspection department:
  • Let the building inspector know you are looking into moving a building. Sometimes they can give you good advice, and sometimes they aren’t sure how to proceed.
  • Get the locality's written policy for the moving of buildings. Make sure you can move the house to if your lot is in a subdivision.
  • Some may require special permits, bonds, or that you request the move at a public meeting, etc.
  • Make sure you give any information from the municipality to Badger Contracting Inc. Certain municipal requirements may affect the estimate you receive. For example, some may require high amount bonds or excessive insurance requirements that some movers may not be able to obtain. 

• Secure a general contractor or determine if you are doing this yourself. Often, people use general contractors to help them coordinate the project and ensure its completion because such projects are complex and involve many subcontractors (excavators, carpenters, electricians, landscapers, etc. to name a few.) Unless specified, movers will only be able to ensure the movement of the building. If you decide to go with one or do this yourself, be sure to let Badger Contracting Inc know.
• Once you’ve learned about what is needed from the municipality and you’re ready to proceed, contact Badger Contracting Inc – via email. (If you have questions, feel free to call, submit a message on the Contact page, or send a Facebook message):
  • Reach out and provide all information necessary* to obtain a preliminary estimate**:
    • Detailed description of what you’d like done with timeline, addresses, etc. at a minimum;
    • Sketch of current building and foundation with dimensions;
    • If new foundation, sketch of it with dimensions;
    • Photos of outside of the house on all four sides and foundation on the inside, if possible;
    • Information learned from the municipality (above); and
    • Contact information for general contractor (optional).
• Research your mover.  Take the time to look at the mover’s past projects and talk to past customers.  Ask the mover for references, especially from other businesses.  Importantly, always be sure any building mover has liability and Workman's Compensation insurance - some may not!  Feel free to call the mover’s insurance company to verify this information.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Badger Contracting Inc can provide references upon request and has liability and auto insurance in amounts that exceed the state requirements, as well as Workman's Compensation.  *In addition, Badger Contracting Inc provides additional insurance coverage to protect the building that covers far beyond what general liability or riggers insurance covers.  This unique policy is designed specifically for building moving, lifting, and shoring and is labeled "cargo insurance." ​

Pictured on this page:
​Above: Historic house move, 2017 
Left: "Raising customers to new heights", house lift in Lannon, WI 
Below: "Adventure is out there!", quote from the cartoon "Up".  A customer whose house was lifted sent Badger Contracting this fun picture.

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*The more specific the information you provide, the more accurate and timely a preliminary estimate can be provided.
**A preliminary estimate is similar to a "concept quote". It is based on the initial information that you provide to Badger Contracting Inc and is subject to change as we learn more about your project. All projects have unique requirements that Badger Contracting Inc factors into the final cost of your project.