Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Structural Moving & Building Relocation Services
Founded in 1975, Marcus Building Movers has established itself as a leader in structural moving and foundation services. Our third-generation family-owned business specializes in relocating residential, commercial, historical, and agricultural structures with precision and care. With over 45 years of experience, we utilize advanced hydraulic systems and custom-fabricated equipment to handle projects of all complexities. Our team of skilled professionals prioritizes preserving architectural integrity while ensuring minimal structural damage during relocation. We provide comprehensive services including permit acquisition, utility coordination, and structural straightening to meet client needs.Operating year-round in Minnesota, we maintain proper licensing, insurance, and safety protocols to guarantee reliable service. Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate response for emergency projects. Recognized for award-winning work on historic buildings like the 1891 Farmhouse and Marble Lutheran Church, we combine innovation with decades of hands-on expertise. Our commitment to quality has earned trust from clients nationwide, handling everything from small sheds to 180-ton commercial structures. Every project benefits from our problem-solving heritage and dedication to exceeding expectations through personalized service.
Services
Residential Moving
Structural Straightening
Heavy Equipment Moving
Historical Structures
Commercial Structures
Foundation Leveling
Agricultural Structures
Building Relocation
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of structural moving experience
- Third-generation family-owned operations
- 24/7 emergency service availability
- Custom-fabricated moving equipment
- Specialized in historic structure preservation
What people say
Dependable structural moving company
Exceeded expectations
24/7 service availability
Successfully tackled every job
Preserved architectural integrity
Services
Residential Moving
Specialized relocation of single-family homes and multi-unit residential structures. Our hydraulic systems ensure minimal disruption to architectural integrity during transport. We handle permit coordination and utility disconnection for seamless transitions to new foundations.
Historical Structures
Careful relocation of historic buildings maintaining original architectural features. Our team successfully moved 1891 Farmhouse and Marble Lutheran Church using precision techniques to preserve historical value while meeting modern safety standards.
Heavy Equipment Moving
Transportation of oversized machinery including grain bins, transformers, and steel presses. Custom-fabricated equipment enables safe movement of loads up to 180 tons while maintaining structural integrity during commercial facility upgrades.
Structural Straightening
Professional correction of foundation settlement issues using hydraulic jacking systems. We restore structural integrity for aging buildings while creating functional basement spaces through controlled lifting and foundation replacement processes.
Commercial Structures
Comprehensive moving solutions for office buildings, motels, and industrial facilities. Our 45+ years of experience handling 135' long commercial structures includes coordinated permit acquisition and utility management for minimal business disruption.
Questions
What types of structures can you move?
We move residential homes, commercial buildings, historical structures, agricultural facilities, and heavy equipment including grain bins, transformers, and industrial machinery.
Do you handle historic building relocations?
Yes, we specialize in preserving architectural integrity during historic moves. Our award-winning work includes 1891 Farmhouse and Marble Lutheran Church relocations using specialized preservation techniques.
Are you available for emergency projects?
We provide 24/7 emergency response for urgent structural moving needs with immediate team mobilization capabilities.
How do you handle large commercial projects?
We manage all aspects including permit acquisition, utility coordination, and specialized equipment deployment for commercial relocations up to 180 tons.
What foundation services do you offer?
We provide structural straightening, foundation leveling, and basement expansion through controlled hydraulic lifting systems and complete foundation replacement services.
