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FAQs Main Raise FAQs Buying a House FAQs Lot Move FAQs Frequently Asked Questions When Moving a House How do you move your house? Your first step would be to contact the Nickel Bros office nearest you to find out if it is a feasible home to move. It is important for Nickel Bros to know where the house will be relocated to so they can establish a route to get it there. Can you only move a certain type of house? Any house can be moved, but not all houses are feasible to move. The height of the building is also an issue, the higher the building the greater the potential for wire expense. Also depending on where the house is located, it may have obstacles that make it impossible. What kind of problems can arise when moving a house? The problem areas when moving a house is width (road) and height (utility wires). We have the most advanced structural moving equipment to minimize these problematic areas to keep customer costs down and our experience enables us to determine in advance whether there will be any issues and how to overcome them. This information will be passed on to the customer long beforehand. Why do the fireplaces/chimneys have to come down? Building codes no longer allow masonry fireplaces/chimneys to be moved with buildings. Is there a maximum distance you can move to? It's not so much the distance as it is the time constraints. By law we are only allowed to move on the roadways between the hours of 2 am – 5 am (12am on the island). At that time we have to be off the road. Sometimes we can travel great distances while other times maneuvering around things takes time and cuts down the overall distance you can move that night. Nickel Bros. does not deliver buildings to the BC Interior. A house can be delivered by barge a longer distance. But the costs can sometimes outweigh the value of the building being delivered. What other costs are involved when moving a house? Wire fees would be the most common of additional costs. Those are costs from Hydro and Tel for preliminary work done prior to the move, or work done during the physical move itself. Sometimes permissions may have to be obtained when crossing a park, loading or unloading a barge, traversing across a neighbor’s property. These are all areas that could carry an expense incurred by the house mover. Who is responsible for getting the permits? Moving permits are the responsibility of the mover. Building permits are the responsibility of the homeowner. Can you move a house anywhere? Not necessarily That is why it is prudent to have a representative from Nickel Bros. check the house and the property where it will be going. That first inspection is critical in determining whether the move can even happen. How do I have someone inspect my property to see if it is possible to move a house to? Simple, pick up the phone and call. One of our estimators would be happy to meet with you. They will let you know what part of the house can be moved. Sometimes, additions, porches can not be moved. If the building height is high, the roof may need to be removed. Does the foundation need to be built prior to the house being delivered? In 90% of the cases the answer would be no. It is easier to simply move the house into the spot you want it to sit, raise it up and build the foundation with the house above you. However, in situations where access to the site is hampered by distance, too many ferries, expense, we will have the owner build the foundation in advance, and then spend one very long day moving the house onto the new construction. This eliminates a second trip 30 days later to lower the building as is the case with most of our clients. Can utility lines be taken down in order to move a house? How much does this cost? Yes but costs can add up quickly. If you are going for a two level house, then you have to be prepared for a wire fee expense. Again that initial site inspection by our rep can answer these questions. Do the houses ever get damaged when moved? If so who is responsible? Sometimes cracking will occur in plaster/drywall. Nickel Bros. will not be held responsible for simple cracking. However, excessive cracking, chunks of wall or plaster on the floor, really should not be there. If you feel that the cracking is excessive, talk to us. We are not here for the short haul. We have been in business since 1956. Mishaps occur sometimes, through no fault of anyone. But should something happen during the physical moving of your structure, either by land or sea, it is OUR responsibility and our insurance will cover it. I have waterfront property, does this mean I can barge the house directly. There are a few variables with barging. Nickel Bros. will need to inspect the shoreline to make sure it is clear for a barge to come in at high tide. We are unable to barge on environmentally sensitive habitat. Do we need special insurance? Nickel Bros. carries the most comprehensive insurance package in the industry. Once a contract is signed with us, our insurance is placed on the building, fully covering the value of the building if any mishap should occur. What is the payment schedule for moving a house The payment schedule is detailed on the contract prior to signing. In most cases 80% is due prior to the building being delivered. The final payment is due when the house is lowered. This date is also booked prior to signing a contract. When do I know when the house will be lowered When filling out the moving contracts, a date for lowering is determined and booked. This is usually 14 days after delivery.