When most people are having their home moved or lifted, their thoughts are about the home itself. That makes sense, of course, because it’s called “house moving” and “house lifting.” More than anything they’re concerned about the physical structure they live in. But while the house is th…Read More
While house lifting is itself a surprisingly gentle process — a little drywall cracking is usually the extent of the damage — it’s still a big deal. There will be dozens of people working on a house-lifting project over the course of weeks, and it usually involves the destruction of the orig…Read More
While the most high-profile jobs we perform include building lifting and building moving right in the middle of town, there are many other moving projects we engage in that aren’t nearly as noticeable. When we move heavy machinery, we might be way out in the country or in the middle of an industri…Read More
In our most recent blog, we discussed the things that can go wrong with concrete foundations when the concrete is poured. Improper mixing by the concrete contractor is one of the most common reasons for crumbling foundations in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast. Weather also plays a big part …Read More
Concrete is everywhere. In fact, concrete is the most-used building material in the entire world. When you compare the amount of concrete tonnage used to other materials, more concrete is used than wood, plastics, aluminum, and steel combined. So if so much of it is used, why are crumbling foundatio…Read More
At Payne Construction Services, we’re so involved with the process of house lifting that we often forget that people are still worried about how much damage will be done to a house during the house raising process. Is the house’s frame compromised? Does the plaster fall off the walls? Once the h…Read More
Have you noticed more people having their houses lifted? Are you seeing more buildings being moved than in recent years? You’re not imagining things. House lifting and building moving are on the rise, as people and communities realize the importance of prevention instead of repair...or even worse,…Read More
House raising is the process of elevating a home or extending the foundation. To raise a house, contractors separate the building from the foundation and use hydraulic jacks to extend the foundation. Given that it’s such an involved process, you have to be one hundred percent sure that raising a h…Read More
There is no material that can’t bend or buckle under the right pressure. No matter how strong the material, there may always be a rare circumstance that leads to buckling. Every material has its own limitations and it’s important to understand those limitations before a build. Helical piers are …Read More
If you live in a densely developed area, foundation repair can be tricky. Think about the types of inconveniences that large remodels can cause. For instance, traffic disruption and damaged landscapes are only two main concerns. With properties jammed close together, large machinery has a tough time…Read More