House relocation on same site

[Neil]

Does anyone have any info on moving a house to a different position on the same block?

Have read thread on moving houses to new sites, but that doesn't seem to cover this situation. Reason I'm interested is that there is a potential development site with a renovated 1930s w/b in an inconvenient position. Seems too good to demolish, but relocation would allow two more houses on the site.

What are some of the considerations - council, footings, relocation expenses etc? Any thoughts appreciated.

Regards, Neil

[Jas]

Neil,

My understanding is that you have to go though all the same issues, whether you are moving 2 metres, or 200 kilometres.

A quick call to council will give you local conditions.

Jas

[ruk]

almost the same costs too.

but well worth it.

[Luke]

Hmmm...
Great idea.
Would there be any specific issues though if the current position and the new position overlaped. Would that affect placement of footings?

Intrigued...
Luke

[beech]

hi Ruk it sounds like you might have done one of these relocations,care to share your experience?
Always interested where people have been there done that.


thanx Darren

[ruk]

get a quote from the relocator - lifting and putting down is the major cost and as someone said before, the distance it goes is not going to cost much more or less.

the extra costs i found with the distance was with the electricity board and the power lines.

you relocator will know all this.