Large historic house being expertly lifted by hydraulic systems

Expert Structural Relocation in Jacksonville, TX

We don't just move houses, we move legacies. Trust the Allen team with your most valuable asset.

Our Meticulous House Moving Process

Phase 1: Assessment & Engineering

Every move begins with rigorous structural analysis and site surveying. We manage all route planning, utility height checks, and municipal permit acquisitions to ensure a legal and safe transit for your structure.

Phase 2: Site Preparation & Lifting

Our specialists prepare the new destination while carefully separating your home from its current foundation. Using state-of-the-art unified hydraulic jacking systems, we lift the structure with millimeter precision to maintain all structural integrity.

Phase 3: Secure Transportation

The structure is transitioned onto specialized heavy-duty dollies and reinforced steel transport beams. A dedicated pilot crew leads the way, navigating the route with constant monitoring and multi-vehicle coordination.

Phase 4: Lowering & Securing

Upon arrival, we precisely position the structure over its new foundation. The building is lowered carefully, secured to the new footings, and prepared for final utility reconnections, completing its journey to a new location.

Transforming Landscapes: Our Past Projects

Before and after of a 1920s historic home preservation move — Historic Home Preservation: Jacksonville, TX

Modern lakeside home being moved inland to prevent erosion damage — Lakeside Relocation: East Texas

Commercial office building repositioned on the same lot — Commercial Building Repositioning

Meet the Structural Moving Specialists

Allen House Moving Company LLC combines over 50 years of specialized experience with licensed engineering to handle high-value structures that general movers can't touch.

FULLY LICENSED & BONDED 50+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Caleb Allen

Lead Structural Engineer

"In house moving, precision is not a goal—it is the requirement. Every millimeter of lift is calculated to protect the architectural integrity of the home."

Mark Sterling

Operations Manager

"Safety and logistics are the backbone of our operations. We coordinate with city officials and utility companies so our clients don't have to."

Your House Moving Questions Answered

Most wood-frame structures can be moved effectively. We conduct a thorough structural assessment to determine feasibility. While brick or block structures present unique challenges, our engineering team can provide specialized solutions for these moves as well.

Costs vary significantly based on house size, weight, moving distance, and the complexity of the route (e.g., utility lines, bridge weights). We provide a detailed, custom assessment for every project to ensure transparent and fixed pricing.

The planning, permitting, and engineering phase can take several weeks to months. However, the physical move of the structure itself is often executed within a single day to minimize disruption and exposure.

Happy family in front of their recently moved historic house in Tyler, TX

"We were able to save our family's historic home thanks to Allen House Moving. Their professionalism was incredible."

The Smith Family, Tyler, TX