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Why do I need to lift my home?

Why do I need to lift my home? ONE word - INSURANCE! If you own a Jersey Shore home in a flood zone, there are many reasons why you need to lift your house, but the most important is insurance. Here’s why:

1. Without lifting your house to the proper elevation your annual insurance payment could cost you tens of thousands of dollars. A client recently received a $31,000 premium notice on a house that was assessed for $95,000. The insurance company also told him if the house was elevated to 12ft, the premium would be $2,950.

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