Elevate Your Home in Florida
Full-service house elevation in St. Petersburg on an open-book Time & Materials basis, one superintendent from permit to certificate.
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Open-Book Time & Materials
Actual labor, actual materials, weekly budget reports against the running estimate. No inflated fixed bids padded for unknowns; no change-order fights on the back end.
One Superintendent, End to End
A single dedicated superintendent runs the project from pre-construction through the post-construction elevation certificate, one point of accountability across engineer, house-lifting firm, and Building Department.
Pinellas Flood-Zone Native
Shore Acres, Snell Isle, Venetian Isles, Tierra Verde, Coquina Key, Bahama Shores, we build in every SFHA neighborhood in St. Pete. V zones, AE zones, pilings, stem walls. FEMA 50% rule work is our normal.
King House, Old Southeast
Full historic-waterfront restoration where the same engineering-first, single-superintendent approach carried the project through Pinellas coastal-construction requirements. The through-line: structural coordination, permit package, and weekly open-book budget reporting all run by one Revolution team.
See the King House ProjectElevation FAQ
How much does it cost to elevate a house in St. Petersburg?
In Pinellas County, most complete lift-and-renovate projects land between $800,000 and $1,000,000 all-in. The structural lift itself typically runs $150,000-$250,000, and making the house functional again (utilities, HVAC, new foundation) adds another $150,000-$300,000. Actual cost depends on the flood zone, existing foundation, and lift height. Revolution prices on an open-book Time & Materials basis. Call (727) 888-6161 for a site walk.
How long does a home elevation take?
A typical Pinellas home elevation runs several months from permit submittal through post-construction elevation certificate. Site conditions, SFHA zone type, and Building Department review windows drive the biggest variance.
Does the FEMA 50% rule really force me to elevate?
If your renovation or storm-damage repair scope crosses 50% of the structure’s market value inside a 12-month window, Pinellas County requires the entire building to be brought up to current floodplain code, which includes elevation to Base Flood Elevation plus local freeboard. We walk the property and price it before the permit is pulled so you know where you stand against the threshold.
Can Revolution handle the lift itself or do you subcontract it?
The physical house lift is specialized hydraulic work, Revolution partners with a licensed house-lifting firm on that specific trade. Everything else (structural engineering, permit package, new foundation, framing, MEP, and finish) is run by Revolution as general contractor with a single dedicated superintendent from pre-construction through final inspection.
Want the full technical breakdown, FEMA rules, zone types, foundation choices, permit timeline, cost drivers? Read the complete home elevation guide.
Not sure elevation is the right path for your property? Answer five short questions in the Flood-Zone Decision Calculator to see whether elevation, deep remodel under the 50% threshold, tear-down-and-rebuild, or a LOMA challenge fits best.
Get a Free Site Walk
Tell us the property address, the flood zone if you know it, and whether renovation, storm damage, or voluntary risk reduction is driving the project. We'll walk the site and give you a Pinellas-specific range on an open-book Time & Materials basis.
