Covington sits on higher ground than the lakefront towns, but it is far from flood-proof. The Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers can rise quickly during slow-moving storms and heavy rain events, sending water into neighborhoods along the riverbanks and low-lying streets.
River flooding vs. storm surge
River flooding behaves differently from surge. It can rise fast, linger, and recur with every major rain event rather than only during hurricanes. For homes that keep taking water, raising the house above the Base Flood Elevation is the most dependable protection.
Leveling for Covington’s older homes
Many of Covington’s older homes sit on piers that have settled over the decades. If floors slope or doors stick, house leveling can correct it. If the home is also low, it may make sense to raise and level it in one project.
Next steps
Request a free estimate below. If you have had flood claims, also read about FEMA elevation grants available through St. Tammany Parish.
How a Covington raising project comes together
- Elevation certificate to see where your floor sits against the flood elevation. See our elevation certificate guide.
- Engineering for the new foundation height and design.
- Permits through the City of Covington inside city limits, or St. Tammany Parish outside them.
- Lift and set: the home is jacked up on steel beams, new piers are built, and the home is set and reconnected.
Raising a house in a river neighborhood
River-flood neighborhoods often have mature trees, narrow streets and older homes set close together, so equipment access gets planned during the first site visit. Homes that have flooded more than once may qualify for help through FEMA mitigation programs, and flood insurance policies may include Increased Cost of Compliance coverage after a substantial-damage determination.
Services available in Covington
- House Raising in Covington — Lift your home above flood level and set it on a new, higher foundation.
- Slab House Raising in Covington — Raise slab-on-grade homes, with or without the slab, to the height you need.
- Pier and Beam House Raising in Covington — Raise raised or crawlspace homes higher and set them on new piers or pilings.
- House Leveling in Covington — Fix sloping floors, sticking doors and cracked walls by re-leveling the house.
- Foundation Shoring & Repair in Covington — Shoring, pier replacement and foundation repair for raised and settling homes.
Covington questions
Is Covington in a flood zone?
Parts of Covington are, especially areas near the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers and their tributaries. Check the current FEMA flood map for your address or ask for an elevation certificate.
Can I just level my house instead of raising it?
If your home doesn't flood and only has sloping floors, leveling may be all you need. If it floods or sits below the Base Flood Elevation, raising is the lasting fix.
Will raising my Covington home lower my flood insurance?
Usually, if the home ends up above the Base Flood Elevation. Rates depend on your flood zone and policy, so ask your agent to quote the policy using a post-elevation certificate.