If your Florida home sits in a flood zone, you already know the risk — and you’ve probably watched your flood insurance bills climb every year. Raising your home above the Base Flood Elevation is one of the smartest long-term investments a coastal homeowner can make. It protects the home you love, it can cut your flood insurance premiums dramatically, and in many cases FEMA grant programs cover a large share of the cost.
Premier Homes of Florida is a licensed, veteran-owned general contractor serving Hernando, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties. We handle home elevation projects from the first inspection to the final finish — with the same clear communication and no-surprise-bills approach we bring to every custom home we build.
Why homeowners elevate their homes
- Lower flood insurance. Elevating above the Base Flood Elevation can significantly reduce annual NFIP flood insurance premiums — often enough to offset the project over time.
- Protection from the next storm. A raised home keeps rising water below your living space, protecting your family, your belongings, and your peace of mind.
- FEMA grant assistance. Programs like Flood Mitigation Assistance can reimburse a substantial portion of elevation costs. We help you navigate the county paperwork.
- Higher home value. A properly elevated, flood-resilient home is more valuable and far easier to sell in Florida’s coastal market.
Our home elevation process
- Inspection & assessment. We evaluate your foundation, elevation requirements, and the best lifting method for your home (piers, pilings, or columns).
- Permits & FEMA paperwork. We handle the permitting and help you apply for available grant funding through your county.
- The lift. Working with certified structural movers, your home is carefully raised to the required elevation — often in just a few days once prep is complete.
- New foundation & finish. We build the new elevated foundation, restore utilities, and finish stairs, landings, and access so your home is safe, code-compliant, and looks great.
Why Premier Homes of Florida
We’re a veteran-owned builder that brings military discipline to every project: we show up, we communicate, and we finish what we start. You get a detailed estimate before work begins, one point of contact throughout, and a crew that treats your home like our own.
Thinking about raising your home? Call us at (813) 303-1212 or request a free, no-obligation elevation assessment. We’ll tell you honestly what your home needs, what it will cost, and what grant funding you may qualify for.