Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Structural Moving & Foundation Repair Services in Alabama
Hollis Kennedy House Movers is a fourth-generation family-owned business established in 1973, specializing in structural relocation, foundation repair, and historical preservation. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team provides residential, commercial, and historical building moving services, utilizing custom-fabricated equipment and industry-leading safety protocols. Owner Keith Kennedy, who has led the company since 2006, brings 30+ years of hands-on expertise, having learned the trade from his father starting at age 12. We maintain memberships in the International Association of Structural Movers and adhere to OSHA guidelines, ensuring employee safety and project excellence.Our services include structural lifting, home elevation, basement additions, and heavy machinery transport, with a focus on client collaboration and transparent communication throughout every project phase. Licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board and accredited by the Better Business Bureau, we serve clients across residential, commercial, and historical sectors. Our mission emphasizes treating every job as unique, delivering dependable results on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and customer respect.
Services
Structural Relocation
Foundation Replacement
Historical Preservation
Home Elevation
Basement Addition
Structural Leveling
Heavy Machinery Moving
Industrial Equipment Transport
Oversized Transportation
Roof Lifts
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Fourth-generation family-owned business with 100+ years of combined structural moving experience
- Owner Keith Kennedy directly oversees every project with 30+ years of hands-on expertise
- Pioneers in moving historical structures with solid brick walls in North Alabama
- Compliant with OSHA procedural guidelines established by the International Association of Structural Movers
- Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board certification
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
Services
Structural Relocation
Specialized relocation of entire structures including residential homes, commercial buildings, and historical landmarks. Our team handles route planning, utility coordination, and safe transportation using custom-engineered equipment. Projects range from small residential moves to complex historical relocations requiring specialized preservation techniques.
Foundation Replacement
Complete foundation replacement and repair services for residential and commercial properties. We address structural settling issues, water damage, and code compliance requirements while maintaining building integrity during the replacement process. Services include new footing installation and basement addition/replacement projects.
Historical Preservation
Expert preservation and relocation of historically significant buildings with specialized techniques for fragile materials like solid brick walls. Our team maintains architectural integrity during transport and reassembly, with experience in 19th-century courthouses, log cabins, and heritage-listed structures across Alabama and Tennessee.
Heavy Machinery Moving
Precision moving of industrial equipment including transformers, generators, and manufacturing machinery. We utilize heavy lifting rigs and specialized transport systems to safely relocate oversized equipment for factories, power plants, and commercial facilities across the southeastern United States.
Home Elevation
Structural elevation services for flood mitigation and foundation upgrades. Our process involves safely lifting entire homes using calibrated jacking systems to install new foundations or create additional living space beneath existing structures while maintaining building integrity.
People
Keith Kennedy
Owner
Third-generation structural mover with 30+ years of experience, leading the company since 2006. Directly involved in every project, Keith has relocated over 100 structures and served on the IASM Board of Directors since 2012.
Nicholas Kennedy
Project Manager
Second-generation team member working alongside his father Keith. Nicholas manages daily operations and project execution, continuing the family tradition of hands-on structural moving expertise.
Lisa Kennedy
Office Manager
Handles administrative operations and client communications with over 15 years of experience supporting structural moving projects. Provides organizational leadership for the company's logistics and scheduling.
Questions
What types of structures can you move?
We relocate residential homes, commercial buildings, historical structures, industrial equipment, and oversized/heavy transportation projects including transformers, railcars, and bridges.
How is pricing determined for structural moves?
Pricing depends on route complexity, distance, structure size, and final location requirements. Contact us for a customized quote based on your specific project needs.
Are you licensed for structural moving in Alabama?
Yes, we're licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board and maintain full insurance coverage for all our structural moving operations.
Do you handle historical preservation projects?
We specialize in historical structure relocation and preservation, with notable projects including the 1868 Scottsboro Courthouse and Burritt on the Mountain log cabins.
What safety protocols do you follow?
We strictly adhere to OSHA procedural guidelines for structural movers established by the International Association of Structural Movers to ensure worker and project safety.
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