Thinking about lifting or relocating your home? It might sound overwhelming, but at Nickel Bros, we’ve perfected the process over decades. Here’s a clear look at what happens, how long it takes, and what you’ll need to do to prepare. Step 1: Separation from the Foundation We start by carefully detaching the structure from its […]

Prospective homebuyers in British Columbia and Washington are discovering an unconventional path to home ownership: buying a recycled home. Instead of building new or purchasing an existing house on-site, this approach involves relocating a pre-loved house to a new location. Companies like Nickel Bros – specialists in structural relocation – make it possible to literally […]

Nickel Bros is a prominent industrial moving and heavy lifting company operating in British Columbia and Washington State. As a nimble, independent firm with local roots, Nickel Bros delivers structural relocation and oversized transport solutions that rival those of much larger global players. The company combines deep regional expertise with a fleet of owned heavy-haul […]

April 2025 In a significant move addressing affordable housing and sustainable construction, the National Research Council (NRC) and the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) have announced the formation of a dedicated Task Group on Relocated Homes. This initiative underscores the federal commitment to integrating low-carbon practices and acknowledges the voices of advocates championing […]

Pioneering Sustainable Housing For nearly seven decades, Nickel Bros has been pioneering sustainable housing practices in the Pacific Northwest, offering innovative solutions to reduce waste and preserve architectural heritage. This family-owned business, founded in 1956, has grown to become the region’s most trusted house moving company, operating throughout British Columbia and Washington State. The Environmental […]