House raising in Mandeville, LA

Mandeville’s lakefront is one of the most desirable places to live on the north shore, and one of the most exposed. When a storm pushes water out of the Gulf and into Lake Pontchartrain, the lake can rise over the seawall and into the streets of Old Mandeville. Homes farther from the lake can still take water when heavy rain overwhelms drainage.

Raising historic and older homes

Old Mandeville has many older raised cottages and pier-and-beam homes, which are good candidates for pier and beam house raising. Lifting them higher and setting them on new piers can protect the house while keeping its character. Homes in historic areas may face design review, so ask early about any local requirements for stairs, porches and foundation appearance.

Newer slab homes

Subdivisions built on slabs can be raised too. See slab house raising for how it works and what affects the cost.

Grants and insurance

Mandeville homeowners with prior flood claims may qualify for FEMA mitigation funding. Read our FEMA elevation grants guide and contact the city or parish to ask about open applications.

Services available in Mandeville

• House Raising in Mandeville — Lift your home above flood level and set it on a new, higher foundation.
• Slab House Raising in Mandeville — Raise slab-on-grade homes, with or without the slab, to the height you need.
• Pier and Beam House Raising in Mandeville — Raise raised or crawlspace homes higher and set them on new piers or pilings.
• House Leveling in Mandeville — Fix sloping floors, sticking doors and cracked walls by re-leveling the house.
• Foundation Shoring & Repair in Mandeville — Shoring, pier replacement and foundation repair for raised and settling homes.