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1 The size and materials of the house will also be a factor for the price of lifting the house. 2  On average, the cost of lifting a home can be anywhere between $9,000 and $40,000. 3  The larger the home, the more expensive this process will be.
The cost to level either of these types of houses is usually very reasonable and is done using hydraulic jacks and wooden shims. The jacks lift the beam of the house up evenly and shims are placed to level the house. Cost to do this for a 1000 sqft house would be between $1200 and $3000 depending on your location. It takes about a day and the leveling company never takes responsibility for plumbing/electrical problems after its leveled. 2 - Concrete Slab - This is where concrete is poured in contact with the ground.