the basement is the least expensive part of a house. digging is cheap though messy and block is still reasonable. prices may increase if you chose poured walls but time and appearance are advantages. you may consider getting house moving contractors to bid on lifting the house part. they do that for a living and i have found them very reasonable.

Lifting a house and pouring a foundation is a HUGE project. It's not so easy as BoPeep may make it seem. You may have to move the house, not just lift it to pour a foundation and floor.

You should consult with the manufacturer of the house to see what they recommend. It is a very big project and depending on where you live, it may cost you more than it is worth. Your house was engineered to rest in it's current state.

You may also want to look into insurance costs of such a project. Your insurance company may not want to cover such a bold move.

Also, it is very common for stress fractures to appear in the drywall during and after a move when the house setttles again.

Some of the other associated costs include:

* Insurance

* Electrical - Disconnect and Reconnect

* Telephone & Cable - reconnection

* Plumbing - Supply Line and drains

* Alternative Houseing