Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert House & Building Moving Services in Bellingham, WA
Since 1982, Whatcom House Movers has specialized in relocating and raising residential, commercial, and historical structures across Washington State. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with precise engineering to execute complex projects safely and efficiently. We pride ourselves on maintaining a bonded, insured status and employing skilled professionals dedicated to structural integrity. Our capabilities extend beyond standard moving to include foundation replacement, heavy hauling, and historical preservation work. With a fleet of specialized equipment and a reputation for tackling challenging projects, we serve Bellingham, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties.Our commitment to customer satisfaction is demonstrated through meticulous planning, transparent communication, and successful completion of hundreds of projects ranging from private homes to 270-ton commercial buildings. As a family-owned business since our founding, we maintain the same dedication to craftsmanship that guided our first barn-raising project in 1982. Our expertise in navigating permitting processes and coordinating with utility companies ensures minimal disruption to clients during every phase of relocation or elevation.
Services
House Moving
Building Raising
Foundation Replacement
Historical Structure Moves
Heavy Hauling
Boat Moves
Roof Raising
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of structural moving experience since 1982
- Specialized crew for complex building relocation projects
- Proven expertise with historical structure preservation
- Complete foundation replacement capabilities
- Successfully moved structures weighing up to 270 tons
Services
House Moving
We specialize in relocating residential structures using engineered steel beam systems and hydraulic lifting equipment. Our process ensures structural integrity during transportation to new foundations. Serving homeowners and contractors throughout northwest Washington since 1982.
Building Raising
Our elevation services address foundation settlement issues through precise hydraulic lifting and support beam installation. This technique allows for foundation replacement while maintaining the building's structural integrity, particularly valuable for historical preservation projects.
Foundation Replacement
We provide complete foundation replacement solutions by temporarily supporting structures during old foundation removal and new foundation installation. This critical service extends building lifespans and addresses severe settlement issues in both residential and commercial properties.
Historical Structure Moves
Our team specializes in preserving historical buildings through careful relocation and restoration. Recent projects include the 100-year-old Nielsen Building, where we combined structural moving expertise with historical preservation techniques to maintain architectural integrity.
Heavy Hauling
We transport extremely heavy structures using specialized dollies and prime mover tractors. Our equipment handles loads up to 270 tons, with coordinated logistics planning to ensure safe transportation of oversized objects through urban environments.
People
David Edelstein
Founder
Established Whatcom House Movers in 1982 after founding Greenbriar Construction. With decades of experience in construction and machinery operation, he pioneered the company's structural moving expertise.
Josh Edelstein
Co-Owner
Joined the family business after completing construction engineering studies. Brings modern technical knowledge to complement decades of hands-on experience in structural relocation and raising projects.
Questions
What types of structures can you move?
We relocate residential homes, commercial buildings, historical structures, barns, boats, and oversized objects of all shapes and sizes.
Do you handle foundation replacement projects?
Yes, we specialize in complete foundation replacement as part of our structural moving and raising services.
Are you equipped for historical building preservation?
Our team has extensive experience with historical structures, including the 100-year-old Nielsen Building restoration project.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout northwest Washington including Bellingham, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties.
How does the building moving process work?
Our process includes structural assessment, route planning, permit acquisition, steel beam installation, hydraulic lifting, and safe transportation to the new location.
Can you raise existing buildings?
Yes, we specialize in building elevation projects to address foundation issues or prepare for new construction.
