About Florida House Lifting

Built by Builders. Driven by Florida.

Founded in 2025 by Randy Olsen and Jay Burnside to fill a critical gap in Florida’s flood-mitigation market — helping homeowners below the Base Flood Elevation lift, protect, and preserve their homes.

Founded 2025
Florida Statewide
Engineered Elevation

Why FHL Exists

A practical answer to the flood-mitigation challenges facing too many Florida homeowners

Florida House Lifting crew on site

The Problem

If your home is below the Base Flood Elevation, every storm brings uncertainty. Rising insurance premiums, repeated flooding, and mortgage restrictions on resale have made home elevation a necessity, not a luxury. Too many Florida homeowners are stuck in a repair-and-claim cycle with no clear way out.

Our Mission

Florida House Lifting was created to give Florida homeowners a clear path out of the flood-risk cycle. Our mission is simple: deliver durable, engineered, and affordable elevation solutions that protect Florida homes for generations — engineered to Florida Building Code and flood-zone standards.

Florida House Lifting project on site
Elevating Florida homes, one site at a time

Meet the Founders

Two builders combining elite planning, technical expertise, and hands-on lifting experience

Randy Olsen

Co-Founder · Field Operations Director

Randy brings decades of hands-on experience in residential construction and structural lifting. Known for his steady leadership and problem-solving approach on every project.

Specialties

  • Field operations
  • Lift system setup & execution
  • Site safety & compliance
  • Home elevation

Jay Burnside

Co-Founder · Project & Planning Director

Jay brings 35+ years of experience in construction, structural support, and heavy equipment operations — coordinating projects from initial scope to final restoration.

Specialties

  • Field operations
  • Lift planning & engineering integration
  • Project management & logistics
  • Home elevation

What We Deliver

Every Florida House Lifting project is built on these four foundations

Engineered Elevation

From the first site visit to the final restoration, every project is engineered to Florida Building Code and flood-zone standards. We work alongside Florida-licensed engineers and your General Contractor to keep the project on plan, on permit, and on schedule.

  • Structural expertise
  • Professional project management
  • Modern, engineered lifting methods
  • Long-term results that protect your home for generations
On-site home elevation work

Serving Florida

Florida House Lifting works throughout Florida — from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic, urban and rural. Wherever your property sits and whatever the reason for the lift, we’ll meet you on site.

Service Area

Florida — Statewide

Let’s Discuss Your Project

Ready to elevate your home? Get in touch for a free site assessment and quote — we’ll walk you through the process and what to expect.

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