House Lifting Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of lifting or raising a house, done to build in underneath, escape flooding, or replace rotten stumps. The house size and what you do once it is up (new foundations, build-in) drive the cost far more than the lift itself.
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Your estimate sits within the typical range.
The lift itself is only the start, raising the house to build in underneath triggers new posts, footings, stairs, services and often a full lower level. That build-in is where most of the money goes.
House lifting always needs engineering and council approval, it is structural work. Budget for the design and permits as a given, not an optional extra.
Lifting a house is specialist work done by house raisers with hydraulic jacks. The lift is a fraction of the total, the real project is what you do with the new space underneath, which can be as much as a renovation.
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💰 Ways to save
- Be clear on the goal, a re-level to replace stumps is a fraction of the cost of a full raise-and-build-in.
- Combine the lift with the build-in in one project to avoid lifting services and crews twice.
- Get the engineering done early, it shapes the whole budget and the council approval.
or from $325/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
Lifting a house in Australia typically costs around $35,000 to $85,000 for the raise and new supports in 2026 depending on size, before you build in or finish the space underneath. A re-level to replace stumps is cheaper, a full raise-and-build-in runs well into six figures.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding house lifting costs in Australia
Lifting a house in Australia typically costs around $35,000 to $85,000 for the raise and new supports in 2026 depending on size, before you build in or finish the space underneath. A re-level to replace stumps is cheaper, a full raise-and-build-in runs well into six figures.
The jacking itself is only part of it. Raising a house needs engineering, council approval, new posts or footings, re-connected services and stairs, and most people then build in the new ground level, which is effectively a second renovation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to lift a house in Australia?
Roughly $35,000 to $85,000 for the raise and new supports in 2026, depending on house size, before finishing the space underneath. A simple re-level is cheaper, a full raise-and-build-in costs far more.
Do I need council approval to raise a house?
Yes. House lifting is structural work that always requires engineering and council approval, so budget for the design and permits as part of the project from the start.
Are you a house raising / restumping contractor?
Everyone on this page is working out what house lifting costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.