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7 Reasons Companies Need Us For Heavy Machinery Moving
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 industrial park, far…
What Causes Crumbling Foundations In Connecticut Decades After It’s Poured?
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 in how well concrete cures: rain…
How Does Bad Concrete Pouring Cause Crumbling Foundations?
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 foundations still a thing? If concrete…
How Much Damage Does A House Suffer During House Lifting?
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 house is on its…
Why Is House Lifting and Building Moving Becoming More Prevalent?
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, complete destruction. So why the increase in structure…
Why Consider House Raising
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 house is right for you….
Helical Piers: Can they Bend or Buckle?
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 slender and drive deep into the…
How to Handle Densely Populated Areas
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 maneuvering. Likewise, nearby businesses tend to grow frustrated…
How to Move With the House You Love
No one enjoys the process of boxing up all of their belongings and finding a new place to settle down. Relocating can be even worse when you love the home you are leaving behind. The good news is that it is possible to pack up your suitcase and include the kitchen sink, while it is…
Choosing the Right Support
The cracks in the basement wall are getting bigger. The back door is getting harder and harder to close. Clearly, it’s time to address your sinking foundation. Before you hire a contractor, know your options so that you can make an informed choice. There are generally two options for leveling a sinking foundation, push piers…
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Steps in Preparing a House for Lifting
Whether you’re having your house lifted in order to move it to another location, the house needs to be raised above a flood zone, if the foundation needs to be repaired, or if you want to expand a basement or crawl space, preparing the house to be lifted is an intricate process. In order to…
Historic Preservation: Why Building Moving Occurs
If you think about it, moving a building is a big deal. After all, you’re moving something that was never supposed to be moved. The structure was put there so that it would withstand storms, earthquakes, and war, and the builders of it never even thought for a moment that it would ever rest anywhere…
6 Advantages of Helical Piling Anchors Over Concrete Caissons
If you’re not familiar with helical pilings, you should be. Helical pilings offer many advantages when you need to create a solid anchor in the ground. We’ve performed helical pile installation for many purposes, including foundation underpinning, slope stabilization, wall anchors, pipeline tie-downs, seawalls, walkways, shoring, and more. These pilings screw into the ground with…
Frustrations You’ll Avoid By Investing In House Lifting In Massachusetts
In our most recent article, we talked about what you save by investing in house lifting in Massachusetts (or anywhere in New England, for that matter). You’ll save everything you own, of course, both the valuable stuff and the invaluable stuff. (You’ll also lose the “worthless stuff,” of course, which turns out to add up…
What You Can Save By Investing In House Lifting In Massachusetts
When it comes to house lifting and house moving, the first “loss” that most people think of regards the house itself. After all, lifting or moving a house is a big deal, so it’s pretty obvious that the house is being moved in order to protect it. It’s all about protecting the house itself, right?…
Do You Need a New and Improved Beach House Foundation?
Many people dream of living on an East Coast beach. While beachfront property might be colder in the areas we serve — Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, NewHampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island — it’s worth it to see the beauty of the ocean and the sunrises over the water. While it’s lovely to live on the beach,…
Surprising Benefits of House Lifting
In a recent blog, we discussed five of the primary reasons that people have house lifting performed. The most obvious is to protect it from floodwater and/or hurricanes swells, to ensure that the main floor never goes underwater. Houses that flood are also more susceptible to black mold in the future, which could make the…
Why Trust Payne Construction With Your House Lifting and Moving?
Is your house important to you? If you are on our site, it’s likely that your house is not only your most expensive possession, but also you’re most treasured. Houses are where we relax after a hard day, raise our kids, and spend special time with friends. In short, it’s where we make memories. So…
Ready For Building Moving Or House Lifting? You Might Not Be
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 the primary concern — the one that will…
5 Most Common Reasons People Have House Lifting Performed
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 original foundation and the…