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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.
Some companies, but not many, offer hourly or half-day rates. Generally, boom lift rentals run $250-$400 per day, or $1,000 to $1,500 per week. However, the largest models - those that extend 100 feet or more in the air - will cost significantly more. A 30-foot articulating electric boom lift rents for about $250 per day, $1,000 per week and more than $2,000 for four weeks.