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1 The size and materials of the house will also be a factor for the price of lifting the house. 2  On average, the cost of lifting a home can be anywhere between $9,000 and $40,000. 3  The larger the home, the more expensive this process will be.
Now, when you factor in the professional installation costs, the prices can anywhere in the $500 to $1,400 range; again, depending on the factors mentioned earlier. When you factor in the cost of the lift and the professional installation, you should be in the $800 to $3,900 ballpark. According to a few members on F150online.com, one member paid $2,000 for a basic skyjacker lift, while another paid $2,400 for a Fabtech six-inch lift.