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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…
Ways to Repair Home Foundations
The foundation of your home is critical because it supports every other part of your house. If the foundation isn’t strong and stable, your home will develop problems that can be difficult to remedy and may include the need for extreme measures such as house lifting to get to the problem and correct it. The…
What to Ask Your Contractor About Lifting Your Home
If you live in an area that has recently experienced a good deal of flooding, you might be considering elevating your home to keep it safe from future water damage. Even if you have not experienced water damage before, if your home is in an area designated as a flood plain, new laws may require…
Lifting Your Home Out of Harm’s Way
Every year it seems like there are more reports of areas experiencing major flooding. If you want to protect your house from the damages that flooding can cause, one option might be to elevate or lift your home. Most people have probably seen homes like this near the ocean or a lake, but you do…
Flooding in Northeast
Flooding in the Northeast has increased drastically due to the three recent storms that have affected the area. First was Winter Storm Riley, then Winter Storm Quinn, and ended with Winter Storm Skylar – three powerful storms in 11 days. High winds, heavy rain and snow fall, surging waves, high tide, and even a full…
How Helical Piers Came To Be
When it comes to building a new home or fixing the foundation of an existing home, one option that you may have is to install helical piers to help secure it. They are generally east to install and have a design that works. However, they have gone through a few changes to get to that…
How a Faulty Foundation Can Earn You a Tax Break
Whether due to a faulty installation, out of date technology or simply an aging foundation, sometimes the foundation in your home starts to fall apart. Crumbling foundations can cause a whole host of additional problems in your home, from flooding to damages throughout the rest of your home. This can not only be unhealthy for…
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Four Interesting Facts About Helical Pilings
At Payne Construction Services Inc., we pride ourselves on providing expert knowledge in project construction management, including our specialized service in helical pilings. Here are four fascinating facts about helical pilings that you may not know: Versatile Foundation Solution Helical pilings, also known as screw piles, are incredibly versatile and can be used for various…
Why You Should Always Leave The Heavy Lifting To The Pros
When it comes to project construction management, there’s one piece of advice that stands out: Always leave the heavy lifting to the professionals. At Payne Construction Services Inc., we understand the complexities and risks involved in lifting and moving large structures. Here’s why it’s best to rely on our expertise. Safety First The safety of…
Top 4 Construction Services Payne Construction Services Offers
Payne Construction Services has been helping the residents and business owners of the Northeast with all of their helical piling, walkway, bridge, shoring, and pipeline work since 1974. Our family-owned and operated company takes pride in exceeding expectations and offering you the best services possible. Below, we’ll take a look at the top four construction…
Important Applications Of Rigging Services
Rigging services are the use of heavy machinery in order to move other types of heavy machinery. For instance, if you are relocating an industrial plant or a piece of manufacturing equipment, we can help. Payne Construction Services offers rigging services throughout the Northeast. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the important applications…
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,…