Frequently Asked Questions

No! Since the very beginning, over 40 years ago, we can honestly say that we have never dropped or severely damaged a building during its shoring, lifting, or moving. Our team is highly qualified and works with the best tools and equipment on the market. We make every effort to maintain a high level of safety on our job sites. We will never cut corners to rush a job and compromise the safety of the building and our employees.

Yes, our work includes foundation construction. We offer turnkey service to our clients. However, we do not build foundations for new houses.

Our hydraulic systems ensure equal weight transfer, thus allowing zero deformation on the building.

If the crumbling is on the surface only, there is no danger. A good water proofing protection will protect the foundations from further damages. Otherwise, if the crumbling is deep, better call us to diagnose the problem.

Call us! We will assist you all the way from construction permits, subsidises (if available) to coordination with your general contractor (if necessary). All of this, to make it easy for you.

In some cases, electrical, plumbing and architectural costs could apply. Our project managers will include additional costs in the budget.

First, you need to check local by-laws to see if the project meets their conditions. Then you will need to obtain a construction permit for work done on the property. You will need to remove all obstacles and equipment in the basement. Removal of some electrical and plumbing lines, as well as the heating system. Patios, decks and exterior stairs may need to be demolished or removed.

We have the best insurance coverage on the market.

Generally, no. We usually move, lift, and shore up buildings with their masonry facades intact.

Yes! We have specialized equipment that can support your existing foundation walls while we excavate the ground underneath. We then build a new concrete foundation below these existing walls, and add appropriate damp proof membrane and pour a new concrete floor slab.

Yes, we have our own specialized shop.

We are delighted to provide references upon request. Over the past years, we served over 55,000 clients. We take pride in the work we do for our clients, and in turn, they never hesitate to refer us.

• Pile stabilization & straightening
• Pre-construction piles & deep foundations
• Foundation repair & rebuild
• Shoring, raising, transportation of structure and/or building
• Drainage & waterproofing
• Foundation inspection

Yes! We can support and shore temporarily or permanently with our steel pile system.

Certainly! We can support and shore temporarily or permanently we our steel pile system.

Yes! We have specialized equipment that allow us to shore or support a building, in part or whole. This innovative method is used when zero structural movement to the building is required.

Generally, no. We usually move, lift or shore the buildings with their masonry facades intact.

No! Since the very beginning, over 40 years ago, we can honestly say that we have never dropped or severely damaged a building during its shoring, lifting, or moving. Our team is highly qualified and works with the best tools and equipment on the market. We make every effort to maintain a high level of safety on our job sites. We will never cut corners to rush a job and compromise the safety of the building and our employees.

Yes, our work includes foundation construction. We offer turnkey service to our clients. However, we do not build foundations for new houses.

We can lift virtually any building, from a simple bungalow to a commercial building, except for buildings with party walls that can be supported but not lifted.

Certainly, if it can be accessed without difficulty.

Generally, ancillary structures can be lifted and moved at the same time. However, annexes such as patios and terraces are usually removed before work begins.

No! In the majority of cases, chimneys and fireplaces remain in place during the building transport. A mandatory thorough inspection beforehand verifies their structural integrity.

No, any building can be shored, lifted, or moved.

A construction permit is usually required for any type of construction or renovation. Contact your local planning department for more information. The client is responsible for obtaining these permits, and the cost is not included in the contract. However, we are responsible for obtaining a permit from the MTQ for building movement on the road network. In many cases, we provide the client with a set of construction plans detailing the scope of our work. This will facilitate negotiations for obtaining a construction permit.

Electrical work costs and sometimes plumbing and architectural costs. Our project managers will add these costs to the budget.

First, you need to ensure that your project complies with local regulations. You will then need to obtain a construction permit for the work to be done on your property. You will need to remove any obstacles and equipment from the basement. Certain elements of the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems will need to be removed. Patios and exterior steps must be removed.

Our hydraulic systems ensure equal weight transfer, thus allowing zero deformation on the building.

We use the most modern equipment on the market. Over the years, we have developed unique building lifting equipment specifically designed for our work. Our research and development service continuously works to improve the equipment and our methods for a safer work environment that satisfies the needs of our clients.

We do not recommend it, but many of our clients do. The client is responsible for the temporary connection of electricity and sewage and also for the installation of safe access ramps to their exits. Secondary doors will be barricaded to prevent accidents. Remember that the house can be lifted up to 10 feet in the air. Contact your insurance company for more information. We are responsible for protecting the building when it is on our equipment, but we cannot be held responsible for accidents that cause injury to occupants of the house during the work.

In general, you will not be required to remove your furniture from the house. However, we recommend securing tall objects and removing wall decorations. We also advise you to remove expensive or valuable items from your home. You should check with your insurer for appropriate coverage during the work.

Physically, all buildings or structures can be lifted. However, buildings with party walls generally cannot be lifted if you do not own both attached buildings.

Certainly, if access is not difficult.

This is generally not a problem either. We take care of obtaining the transport permit. However, the MTQ refuses to issue permits if the move is on a major highway or on a route over 50 km. This does not mean that we would not obtain a permit.

Generally, ancillary structures can be lifted and moved at the same time. However, annexes such as patios and terraces are usually removed before work begins.

No. In most cases, chimneys and fireplaces can remain in place during the building's transportation. A thorough inspection is mandatory beforehand to verify the structural integrity of these elements.

Usually, we can do this. In most transports, the building moves from the existing foundation directly onto a new foundation. When the building remains in the same location, we construct the new foundations directly under it.

Any building can be moved. However, not all buildings are suitable for relocation. The height of a building can be problematic because most wires above roads are at a height of 16 feet. Additional costs should be budgeted for transporting tall buildings.

The costs are the expenses of utility companies such as Hydro-Québec and Bell, related to moving wires across public roads during the transportation of a building. The client is responsible for all these costs, which are never included in the contract. It is advisable to contact these companies before considering transportation to obtain an approximate cost. In some cases, the costs of moving wires can be more expensive than transportation itself.

A construction permit is usually required for any type of construction or renovation. Contact your local planning department for more information. However, we are responsible for obtaining a permit from the MTQ for building movement on the road network. In many cases, we provide the client with a set of construction plans detailing the scope of our work. This will facilitate obtaining a construction permit.

Demolition costs, such as the removal of water and sewer lines, electrical work, and dismantling of the heating system, should be considered before moving a building. For road transport, the removal of wires can be very expensive. Contact the utilities for an estimate. Sometimes, obstacles such as lampposts and power poles will need to be removed. Check with the appropriate services before starting work.

First, the client must ensure that the project complies with local regulations. They will then need to obtain a construction permit for the work to be done on their property. The client will need to remove any obstacles and equipment from the basement. Certain elements of the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems will need to be removed. Patios and exterior steps must be removed. A land surveyor will be needed to install the building in compliance with municipal or county regulations if the building is being moved on the same property.

Usually not. But it depends on the condition and structural integrity of the building. Except for some minor cracks in the interior finishes of the building, there should be no damage during transportation. If an incident occurs during the move, we will assume our responsibilities and our insurance will cover the damages. Note that the building may move slightly after the installation of the new foundations. This is perfectly normal, and minor adjustments may be required.

No! Since the very beginning, over 40 years ago, we can honestly say that we have never dropped or severely damaged a building during its shoring, lifting, or moving. Our team is highly qualified and works with the best tools and equipment on the market. We make every effort to maintain a high level of safety on our job sites. We will never cut corners to rush a job and compromise the safety of the building and our employees.

We use the most modern equipment on the market. Over the years, we have developed unique building lifting equipment specifically designed for our work. Our research and development service continuously works to improve the equipment and our methods for a safer work environment that satisfies the needs of our clients.

In general, you will not be required to remove your furniture from the house. However, we recommend securing tall items and removing wall decorations. We also advise you to remove expensive or valuable items from your home. You should check with your insurer for appropriate coverage during the work.

Yes, our work includes foundation construction. We offer turnkey service to our clients. However, we do not build foundations for new houses.

When transporting a building on unpaved land, a compacted gravel bed is required. If a gravel truck can pass over this surface without leaving traces, so can we. Moving a building on soft ground should be avoided as our equipment and the building may sustain damage.

If we did some work on the house we offer a free technical support in order to explain exactly what was performed and why.

Even though you have requested a building inspector, he may not have necessary knowledge and experience in foundations and structural problems. The underpinning field is unique. We offer the service of a specialised technical inspector who will survey the foundations and structure, writing you a report including the scope of work and its budget.

Our technical inspector in foundations and structure can give you a detailed report on the scope of work and its budget. This report will help you understand the type of work that needs to be done and the financial implications.

There are many causes for a damp basement. Top of the list is the perimeter drain tile or lack thereof. Another cause might be insufficient damp proofing on the exterior face of the foundation walls. We can solve this problem by replacing the drain tile and installing a waterproofing membrane on your foundations.

Yes! There are several ways to solve this problem. First thing to do is raise your house above the 100-year flood level. The common method is to build a completely waterproof foundation, using high-tech rubber membranes throughout, thereby creating a dry basement. Another method is to create a backfilled berm using approved granular material and building a concrete knee wall or pad to support the house. We can also raise the entire house along with its concrete foundations above the high watermark and backfill underneath.