"Todd Fatheree" wrote in message
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We are attempting to embark on a home addition. Based on the layout of
our
property and the architecture of the current house, we have no choice but
to
go straight back. The problem is that the garage/shop is in the way.
Local
building codes dictate that there must be 10 feet minimum of clearance
between structures. If we leave it where it is, we will have to a) cut
back
on the expansion plan somewhat and b) remove a 4 foot overhang on the
front
of the garage. Even then, it will be very difficult to access with a car
(not that ours go in there anyway). One of the builders we spoke to
talked
about moving the existing garage. He gave us the name of a company that
deals with this sort of thing, but they must not need the work too badly
because it's been three days with no response.
So, I'm curious exactly how one would go about moving a garage? The
existing structure is 24 feet square. I'd like to move it straight back
about 12 feet. Obviously, a new section of concrete would have to be
poured
and tied into the existing slab. I'm more curious how one does the
physical
moving. I've Googled for it and can't locate anything except garage sales
and moving sales when I look for "garage moving". Any ideas?

todd



Jack it up - gently, a little bit at a time as you go around the garage and
block it up, then jack a little more, and keep going around until you get it
as high as you need. If you can get 4 jacks going at once, it's better.
You can keep the building pretty much level as it goes up. Brace the
corners and brace the overhead door openings. Put rollers under the side
walls (trees will work if you've got access to some pretty nice small trees
without a lot of limbs, and pull it straight back onto the new area. Lower
it in reverse order. Not a bad undertaking all in all. Easily done on a
Saturday.

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-Mike-