100K Home Makeover: House Raised For Foundation Repair

A Connecticut Home Gets a \$100,000 Foundation Facelift: A Detailed Look at a Unique Renovation Project. A home built in the 1980s in Darien, Connecticut, recently underwent a significant foundation replacement. The project, estimated to cost over \$100,000, involved a complex process of lifting the house using heavy machinery and then rebuilding the foundation. "I've never seen anything like this before," said Nick Holiday, a commentator on viral videos who documented the project. The process, which took several days, involved the precise and simultaneous lifting of the house using hydraulic presses and jacks. Workers then carefully stacked wood beams to support the house while the foundation was replaced. This method proved to be significantly cheaper than demolishing and rebuilding the house entirely. The homeowner's decision to pursue this costly but ultimately efficient method highlights the importance of proactive home maintenance and the potential savings that can result from choosing the right approach to renovation.