Carolina House Movers

At Carolina House Movers, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients. With over 30 years of experience, we have built a reputation as the premier structural moving company in South Carolina. Our team of professionals has the equipment, expertise, and passion to execute any move with precision and care.

Our focus is on you, our clients. We understand that moving a structure, whether it's a home or a commercial building, can be a daunting task. That's why we take pride in working personally with each client to ensure that every need is met. From planning the travel route to obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and utility services, we manage every detail of your project.

At Carolina House Movers, we believe in sustainability. We understand that relocating structures is not only an environmentally friendly practice but also a cost-effective one. By preserving historic structures, we prevent wasteful demolition, reduce material to landfills, and provide opportunities for affordable housing. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our services, ensuring that every move is done with the environment in mind.

Safety is our top priority. We have a strong track record of safe and successful building moves. Our team is trained to handle every aspect of the move with care and precision, ensuring that your structure is protected throughout the process. We also provide best-in-class insurance that includes general liability, workman's comp, and cargo. A certificate of insurance is available upon request.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services to meet the needs of our clients. Whether you're looking to move a single-story home or a historic mansion, we have the expertise and equipment to handle it. Our services include:

• House Moving: We specialize in moving all types of homes, from single-story homes to mansions, oceanfront houses to cabins. Our team will safely relocate any structure to its new location.

• Historical Moving: We understand the importance of preserving America's architectural history. We have experience moving historic homes, museums, churches, lighthouses, and more.

• Commercial Moving: We can move any commercial structure, including gas stations, restaurants, government structures, school buildings, and churches.

• Structural Raising: Protect your home from flood damage, add headroom to your basement, or improve your view on the property by raising your house. Our team can increase the elevation of your structure while maintaining its integrity.

• Heavy Hauling & Rigging: We provide heavy hauling and rigging services for various industries, including oil and gas, wind energy, railroad, military, mining, marine, manufacturing, and heavy construction.

• Roof Lifting: We can increase the square footage of your structure by raising the roof and expanding your space vertically.

Why Choose Us?

At Carolina House Movers, we have expertly crafted and perfected all of our building moving and lifting processes. We are guided by our commitment to our clients' success and drive to continually leverage the best practices, equipment, and technology available. We provide:

• On-Site Supervision & Project Management
• Current State and Local Licenses and Permits
• Route Planning and Utility Coordination
• Detailed Contracts Outlining Procedures
• Extensive Expertise in House Moves of All Sizes
• State-of-the-Art Engineering Technology & Equipment
• Total Project Execution

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost to move a house?

A: Moving a structure is a complex endeavor and many variables such as the building's size, age, accessibility, location, and route distance affect the cost to move a house. We would be happy to provide you with a quote free of charge.

Q: Will my structure be affected during the move?

A: The structural integrity of your home will not be affected during the moving process. CHM knows how to measure the weight, install the equipment, and safely transport your house from one location to the next.

Q: How long will the project take?

A: Moving a house can take anywhere from hours to days to weeks; the move time depends on the distance of the route, any location restrictions, or structural limitations. Total project time varies, and we recommend you contact us to discuss availability.

Q: Does raising a house in a flood zone help?

A: Definitely. If your home is located in a flood zone, then raising the structure of your house can help. When hurricanes and other natural disasters require homes to be elevated or relocated, Carolina House Movers is the expert team you need.