If you’re looking for more space or better views, raising your house can be a great way to achieve both, whilst also increasing the value of your home.

Renovating your home and raising it up can be expensive. So, what are the benefits of house raising renovations?

1. Creates more space: Raising your home up a storey creates a whole new level of space, on the same size block. You can turn it into additional rooms, garages or workshop spaces. This is a great way to make the most of a small sized block.

2. Increases flood resistance: Let’s face it, Brisbane is known for its floods. Raising your home, particularly in suburbs close to the Brisbane River, can improve its resistance to floods.

3. Restrengthens foundations: As homes age, they may face issues with the stumps becoming weak and posing a safety risk. Stumps can get termites, start rotting or have water issues. Raising your home allows for restumping to take place, strengthening the foundations and realigning the house. This also means your home is better able to withstand the Queensland climate conditions.

4. Improves the view: Raising your house may get you better views of the cityscape or river in Brisbane’s hilly suburbs. Or, you may be able to find some green space. Plus, once you raise your house, you may be able to watch the sunset.

5. Adds value: Since, raising your home creates more living space and better views, it also adds value to your property. Spacious homes and large yards appeal more strongly to buyers.

Looking to renovate and raise your house? You’ve come to the right place.

JM Homes are the expert luxury home builders Brisbane residents can trust to deliver their dream home. Contact us for your next renovation project today.