Hi! Thanks for taking a look at my post. I have a cottage next to a lake (in NY) and it is from 1920. It is 864 Sq Ft. When I bought it it was on jacks (see images) then I had this contractor say I should put these cement pilons under it, because it is very hard to access behind the cottage due to erosion, (all the other houses on the street were moved back by 1 street back in the 70's except mine) but as you can see there has been shifting. I am trying to find the least costly solution to keep the house upright and I wondered if maybe I were to add a cinder block wall just underneath it? Or just add numerous jacks, might that work?
Just wondered if someone here might have some suggestions. I am handicapped, so unfortunately havent a lot of money which I can throw at it.
Thanks so much!
Just wondered if someone here might have some suggestions. I am handicapped, so unfortunately havent a lot of money which I can throw at it.
Thanks so much!
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